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Author's Purpose
Historical Context
Vocabulary
Grammar
100
The author of our story (spelling counts)
Julia Alvarez
100
The three main types of author's purpose
To inform, to entertain, to create a mood
100
The Dominican Republic was under a dictatorship during what part of Alvarez's life?
Her childhood
100
The word "excusing" means almost the same as...
Extenuating
100
The definition of a possessive pronoun
A pronoun that shows possession or ownership
200
Where was Alvarez when she realized how serious the situation was?
At the airport
200
Why does the author have to attend summer school?
She has not learned her schoolwork well enough during the school year.
200
What would have happened if the immigration officials didn't accept the family's papers?
They would have had to stay in the Dominican Republic
200
A synonym for "repressive"
Strict
200
Three examples of possessive pronouns
Mine, his, ours (examples)
300
Based on the title, what is Alvarez free of?
The dictator
300
When Alvarez describes her classroom and the man with the "silly wig," what is her purpose?
To entertain
300
Why does Alvarez wish to be thrown out of the American school?
She dislikes English and not having off as many days as her friends.
300
A promise
Vow
300
How many possessive pronouns are in this sentence? I went to her house after school, but I made sure to lock up my bike outside their house.
3
400
When Alvarez’s mother tells her and her sister that they are leaving for the United States, their “mouths dropped.” What does she mean?
They are shocked
400
What is the author's purpose? "For thirty years, the Dominican Republic had endured a bloody and repressive dictatorship."
To create a mood
400
What does Alvarez mean describing English as “that impossibly difficult, rocks-in-your-mouth language”?
It is hard to learn and hard to pronounce
400
If your teacher summons you, what are they doing?
Called for you
400
How many possessive pronouns are in this sentence? These nurses do not approve of our conversation.
1
500
Why is the narrator’s family in danger in the Dominican Republic?
Their father is in an underground plot to overthrow the dictator.
500
What is the author's purpose? "Family members were leaving for the United States, using whatever connections they could drum up."
To inform
500
Give an example from the story that demonstrates the dictator's power reflected in the schools
Days off for his birthday, days in office, etc.
500
The definition of a diplomat
government employee who works with other nations
500
How many possessive pronouns are in this sentence? We went to Jacob's house after school and took the train to get there faster.
ZERO