Names/Nombres
Who is the main character and what does she have a problem with?
Her name is Julia Alvarez and she is annoyed that her name is mispronounced all the time.
Before Queen Elizabeth's rule, in what state was the country in? How did it change by the end of her time?
Beginning: Problems
- religious conflicts
- huge debts
- losses in war with France
End: Renaissance
- the rise of England
Mandela states that every man has twin obligations. What is he talking about?
He is talking about obligations to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children; and an obligation to his people, his community and his country.
Although Mr. Eric did not want to work, his obligations as the director forced him to come in.
What does obligation mean?
a. not given a choice
b. duty or commitment
c. blasphemy
d. spur of the moment
B
Some ________ fruit around the world are pineapples, guava, and passion fruit.
What is the appropriate word?
exotic
Christopher -> Chris
Daniel -> Dan, Danny
As a young child, what did Elizabeth have to learn?
She learned history, geography, mathematics, and the elements of astronomy and architecture. She also mastered four modern languages.
What happened to Mandela and why?
He was imprisoned for joining the African National Congress.
Although both Julia and Ken got into a fight, the only one who suffered from oppression was Julia because the teacher did not like her.
What does oppression mean?
a. disrespect
b. a strong feeling for dislike
c. tormented for entertainment purposes
d. cruel, unjust treatment
D
As Sir Alfie G. entered the ball, he was ________ to the grand stage to break dance for everyone present.
a. pushed to another place
b. forced to go somewhere
c. helped to get from one place to another
d. dragged reluctantly
C
What kind of writing is this passage?
It is an essay written subjectively by Julia Alvares.
Tell me the family line in the story.
Answers may vary
What is the apartheid and what purpose did it serve?
It is a legal system of racial segregation.
The treachery committed by Kyle was so ___________
that he was beheaded.
a. intolerable
b. absurd
c. ludicrous
d. laughable
A
I started to ignore Julia because she was telling such a convoluted story.
What does convoluted mean?
a. complex
b. annoying
c. ignorant
d. incomprehensible
A
Explain how Julia changes in the story.
In the beginning, she view herself more as a Dominican Republic person but later becomes Americanized. In the end, she is accepting of both cultures.
Even at the age of 63, what could Elizabeth I do?
She had brilliant and charming conversations backed up by her beautiful figure.
What is the difference between an objective and subjective writing? Also, what is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?
E Z
Alfie was so ________ to think that he would be able to win in a fight against anyone, only to be knocked out by a 6th grader.
a. weak
b. injustice
c. arrogant
d. conniving
C
The government passed laws to break up monopolies.
What does monopolies mean?
exclusive ownership over markets
What is the theme of this passage?
When did Queen Elizabeth I pass away?
Has Mandela achieved his dreams? Answer in detail.
Answer may vary.
Ken's ethnicity is not American because being American is a nationality.
What does ethnicity mean?
the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition
King Ken III was the greatest monarch who conquered over a hundred dynasties, including the MPOLY dynasty.
What does monarch mean?
a person who reigns over a kingdom or empire