Flashcard on Growing Up on Alcatraz

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What does the author's detailed description of the landscape suggest about their perspective?

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The author has a deep appreciation for the beauty of the landscape.

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What does the phrase 'traded stories of their encounters like valuable baseball cards' imply about talking with prisoners?

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Talking with prisoners was rare and exciting.

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Which line indicates that Jolene Babyak’s childhood was unusual?

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Heart thumping in her chest, she peeked under her bed and opened up closets to make sure no inmates were hiding there.

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What does the sidebar 'Life on Alcatraz' reveal about public interest?

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The public was fascinated by stories of life on Alcatraz.

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What can be inferred about the speaker's perspective on nature from the poem?

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Nature is a companion and source of inspiration.

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What is the significance of the landscape in 'Growing Up on Alcatraz'?

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The landscape reflects the author's emotional connection and appreciation.

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How does the author convey the uniqueness of life on Alcatraz?

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Through personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions.

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What role do interactions with inmates play in the children's lives on Alcatraz?

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They provide excitement and a sense of adventure.

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How does the author illustrate the concept of childhood on Alcatraz?

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By contrasting normal childhood experiences with the unique environment of a prison island.

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What does the phrase 'the playground was like the village square' suggest?

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It indicates a sense of community among the children.