Barbed Wire Baseball Comprehension

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What can you infer about Zeni's character based on what you have read?

Back

He is determined and never gives up on his dreams when confronted with a problem.

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What did Zeni do to solve the dust problem on the baseball field?

Back

He flooded the field with water, allowing it to turn into clay.

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In the beginning of the story, why did everyone think that Zeni could not play baseball?

Back

He was too small.

Front

Why is 'Barbed Wire Baseball' considered a biography?

Back

It is a nonfiction narrative that tells a person's life or part of it.

Front

What did Zeni's parents want him to study and be when he grew up?

Back

A doctor or lawyer.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Barbed Wire Baseball'?

Back

The struggle and determination of Japanese Americans during internment.

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What does it mean to be determined?

Back

To have a strong will to achieve something despite difficulties.

Front

What is a biography?

Back

A nonfiction narrative that tells a person's life or part of it.

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What challenges did Zeni face while playing baseball?

Back

He faced prejudice and physical limitations.

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How did Zeni's environment affect his baseball experience?

Back

The internment camp conditions made it difficult to play.