Flashcardizz Practice for "My Favorite Chaperone"

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What is a possible theme in 'My Favorite Chaperone'?

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Family is very important.

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What incident sparked Maya's family getting into America?

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Her aunt putting her photo in a dating magazine.

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What is the inciting incident in 'My Favorite Chaperone'?

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Maya is fearful that Papa will not sign the permission form for the school dance.

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Which of the following is NOT an inference about Maya's character?

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Maya seems a bit more shy and uncomfortable around boys than most middle school girls.

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What motivates Maya to misinterpret Nurzhan's principal's words?

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She is afraid of what her father will do to her brother.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What does 'inciting incident' mean?

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The event that sets the main conflict of the story into motion.

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Explain the significance of family in 'My Favorite Chaperone'.

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Family is portrayed as a source of support and conflict, highlighting its importance in the characters' lives.

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What role does Maya's gymnastics play in the story?

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It serves as a symbol of her aspirations and the cultural differences she navigates.

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How does Maya's character develop throughout the story?

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Maya grows from being fearful and uncertain to becoming more assertive and understanding of her identity.