Unit 2 - Week 2 - The Castle on Hester Street

Front

What kind of tests did Julie's grandmother have to pass?

Back

Tests by a doctor, to see if they were healthy or not.

Front

Why did Julie's grandparents leave their native country?

Back

They were treated poorly because they were Jews.

Front

Where do Julie's grandparents immigrate from?

Back

Russia.

Front

How would Julie's grandmother feel if she heard what Julie's grandfather said at the end of the story?

Back

Upset.

Front

How are Julie's grandparents different from one another?

Back

Her grandmother tells the truth, but her grandfather adds untrue details.

Front

What does it mean to immigrate?

Back

To move to a new country to live there.

Front

What is a native country?

Back

The country where a person was born.

Front

What does it mean to be treated poorly?

Back

To be treated in a bad or unfair way.

Front

What is a doctor?

Back

A person who helps sick people get better.

Front

What is the significance of family in immigration stories?

Back

Family often influences the decision to immigrate for support and connection.