American History- Judith Ortiz Cofer

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Why is Elena so interested in the little house on her street?

Back

She hopes to be part of the life that's unfolding there

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Why is Elena so happy on the day President Kennedy died?

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She planned to study with Eugene

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How did Eugene's mother greet Elena?

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Dismissive

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Why do Eugene and Elena's mothers not want them to have a relationship?

Back

They do not want them to date people outside of their ethnic group

Front

The story is set in the 1960's. Which of the following is true?

Back

The story shows the strong division between ethnic groups at the time.

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What is true about Elena at school?

Back

She is an outsider

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What can readers infer about Elena and her family?

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They work hard to have a better life

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How is Eugene different than Elena expected?

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He is not stuck up

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Why can't Eugene study with Elena?

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She doesn't want Eugene hanging out with people like Elena

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What is an internal conflict?

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When a character is struggling with something inside themselves