The Castle on Hester Street (Comprehension)

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What is the Castle on Hester Street?

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A castle that Julie's grandfather made up.

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What is the genre of 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

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Historical Fiction.

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Why did Julie's grandparents leave their native country?

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They were treated poorly because they were Jewish.

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What did Julie's grandmother do for a living?

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She sewed for royalty.

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What did Julie's grandfather do for a living?

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He sold buttons.

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How did Julie's grandparents immigrate to America?

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On a crowded boat.

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What does 'immigrate' mean?

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To come to live permanently in a foreign country.

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What is a 'grandfather'?

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The father of one's parent.

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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 'historical fiction'?

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A genre of literature that takes place in the past and includes real historical events.