The Castle on Hester Street

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What does the word 'valuable' mean?

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worth lots of money

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Where does the beginning of the story take place?

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Russia

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Why did Julie’s grandparents leave their native country?

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They were treated poorly because they were Jews.

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What does the word 'moment' mean?

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a short period of time

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What does the word 'inspected' mean?

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looked at closely

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What is a 'grandparent'?

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The parent of your mother or father.

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What does 'native country' mean?

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The country where a person was born.

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What is the meaning of 'family'?

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A group of people related by blood or marriage.

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What does 'fortune' mean?

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A large amount of money or wealth.

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What does 'treated poorly' mean?

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Being treated in a bad or unfair way.