Vocabulary
What is a dloki bhani?
A clothing/dress/robe from her culture
Why is the wind in paragraph 1 important to our understanding of the whole story?
In this part the Harmattan Wind is important because it is the reason that the cloth catches Sali's attention and why she follows it which inspires her to want the cloth for herself- without the wind she wouldn't have set out on the journey to work for it
Which sentence from the text would be most important in supporting the summary of the story?
A. “That is very special and expensive cloth, little one,” the shopkeeper told her."
B. "She turned it this way and that in the sun and imagined herself in a flowing dlokibani made of such cloth."
C. "Could I work for you to pay for sewing it into a robe for me?”
D. "Sali did not know how to sew. "
The answer is C
What is the meaning of the word 'bolt' in paragraph 4?
Bolt means a roll of the cloth
Why are paragraphs 4-5 significant to the character's motivation?
These paragraphs show how Sali gets the idea to work for the cloth because in these parts the wind leads her to where the cloth is being sold.
Which detail would best support the theme of the text?
A. "The West African Harmattan whipped up a billow of dust. "
B.“You’ve worked well for this cloth, Sali,” he said. “I thank you.”
C. "Just then, Sali walked in, proudly wearing a beautiful orange dloki with a matching headdress."
D.“I have some beautiful cloth,” she said, “and I want it sewn into a dlokibani."
The answer is B
What is the meaning of the word 'swatch' in paragraph 19
A. A bright color
B. A small piece of cloth
C. A hat
D. A small doll
B. A small piece of cloth
How would you describe Sali based on paragraphs 7-17?
Sali is determined/tenacious/hardworking
Which statement best represents Sali's point of view of the cloth?
A. "Sali picked up the cloth and gazed at it with admiring eyes. "
B. "It would surely make a lovely headpiece for that lucky one."
C. "It was a fabric shop! There on the high counter was an entire bolt of the same wondrous cloth she held in her hand!"
D. "Sali took a deep breath and said, “I would like to help you in the store till I could earn enough of that orange cloth to make a dlokibani for myself.”
The answer is A
What is the meaning of the word 'lustrous' in paragraph 11?
lustrous means fancy or beautiful
How do paragraphs 19-21 contribute an important idea to the beginning of the text?
These last paragraphs explain WHY Sali wants the cloth and why it catches her eye, she wanted the cloth for a cultural festival that is very important to her where she will be in front of her family.
What does the author really mean when it says, " It would surely make a lovely headpiece for that lucky one." in paragraph 3?
A. That she loves playing with her doll
B. She loves dressing up her doll
C. Her doll always brings her good luck
D. That Sali wishes she were her doll so she could wear something so beautiful
The answer is D