Vocabulary
What part of speech is "precious"?
Adjective
How many syllables does this word have "boost"?
one syllable
How many husbands did Maria have?
two.
How did Maria improve her life?
She learns how to read.
Did she have a stable school life?
No, she didn't, she went to many schools.
What is the meaning of "optimizing"?
Improve, Maximize and Refine.
How many syllables does this word have "optimizing"?
4 syllables
Why was Maria forced to marry her first husband?
Because he had raped her, and she was pregnant.
Why did her family come to the U.S.A.?
They came to work.
When Maria should have been in school, what was she doing?
She was working in the fields.
What is the meaning of "Tenderly"?
Gently, Softly, Lovingly, kindly
How many syllables does this word have "engage"?
2 syllables.
Who is Mrs. Mercer?
She was Maria teacher and helped to get a job.
Why was Maria's father a bully?
Because he was a drunk.
How did she teach herself to read?
what does it mean "overwhelming"?
Very strong, forceful, huge
How many syllables does this word have "Ferocious"?
3 syllables
How did she break the cycle of sexual and physical abuse?
Maria said, " I don't want this anymore" and she started her independent life.
What exam did Maria take to go to school?
She earned the GED.
What happened when Maria called the police?
The police arrested her father and put him in jail.
What is the meaning of "Boost"?
Raise, Elevate, Advance
How many syllables does this word have "overwhelming"?
four syllables
What didn't Maria want to get to know Alfonso?
She was afraid because of her experience with her father and ex-husband.
Who was her inspiration to learn to read?
Her daughter.
What gave Maria a wonderful life?
Learning to read.