My Mother
Pieced Quilts
Pieced Quilts
In what way were the quilts weapons?
They were weapons against the cold to keep the family warm.
What does the word integrate mean?
The act of bringing people together
In the poem 'Oranges' by Gary Soto, what does the boy buy for the girl when they stop at the drugstore?
A chocolate bar
How does Roger wind up on the ground at the beginning of the story?
Luella's purse strap breaks as he pulls on it.
In "Seventh Grade," how does Victor try to impress Teresa on the first day of French class?
He pretends he speaks French
What kinds of materials went into the quilts?
The families clothing and curtains.
How does the presence of the African-American students affect the White crowd in front of the school?
Many raise their fist and shout ugly words
Why does the boy put an oranges on the counter of the drugstore?
He didn't have enough money to pay for the candy.
By the end of the story, how does Roger feel about Luella.
He wants her to trust him
In "Seventh Grade," why does Victor want to take French as his elective?
He might travel to France one day, and a girl he likes is in his class.
What is the meaning of the phrase "their cloth faces"
She is referring to the quilts; their family members and their memories
What does the word eerie mean?
Strange in a frightening mysterious way
What does the woman behind the counter understand?
That the boy doesn't have enough money to pay for the candy.
What is Roger able to say before Luella shuts the door?
"Thank you"
In "Seventh Grade," Victor and Michael talk about "picking grapes in order to buy their fall clothes." What does that conversation reveal about their characters?
They are hardworking and responsible.
Is this phrase "their cloth faces" literal or figurative language
Figurative language
Who did the Governor of Arkansas send to keep the Little Rock Nine from entering Central HS?
Arkansas National Guard
What is the boy character motivation in 'Oranges?'
In the poem, Oranges, the boy's motivation is young love.
What surprising suggestion does Luella make to have solved Roger's need/want for money?
She suggests he could have aske
What does the following passage from "Seventh Grade" reveal about Victor's character?
Victor lingered, keeping his head down and staring at his desk. He wanted to leave when she did so he could bump into her and say something clever.
He is embarrassed by his feelings.
What does the phrase "your threaded needle artillery" suggest
Weapons she used to keep the family together
Which of the following historical events had the most impact on the Little Rock Nine?
Decision of Brown v. Board of Education
What is the theme in the story, 'Oranges?'
Young love
How does Roger wind up on the ground at the beginning of the story?
Luella's purse strap breaks as he pulls on it.
The phrase "pleaded with his eyes" is used in this selection to mean Victor
He was begging for mercy