"The Teacher Who Saved My Life" Comprehension Questions

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Where does the author meet his mentor, Miss Hurd?

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newspaper club

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Miss Hurd's character trait revealed by Nicholas Gage's description of her as the one who "nearly dragged" him onto his life path?

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persistence

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Details like "gray March day," "undersized 9 year old," and "grim-faced principal" serve to depict Gage's ______.

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difficult childhood

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Author's purpose for including Miss Hurd's quote: "If you don't like work, go to the Glee Club!"

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It uses her own words to show how demanding she is.

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Gage's father bought a new suit after seeing his son's photo with President Kennedy because...

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He wanted to be properly dressed for the community's congratulations.

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Miss Hurd's love for Gage is best characterized by:

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She asks him to deliver her eulogy.

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Miss Hurd asked the author to write an essay about his _____

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family's experience in Greece

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The author reveals Miss Hurd's character by ____.

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recalling her actions

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The author's mother didn't immigrate with him because she...

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was executed after arranging for her children to escape.

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Author's main purpose for writing this essay?

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to honor Miss Hurd