Passage to America

Front

What does the term 'unfriendly' suggest about the narrator's perception of the clerk?

Back

The narrator thinks that the clerk doesn't want her to buy the curry powder.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the narrator use 'fluorescent ceiling bulbs' in her description of the supermarket?

Back

To explain how her perception of the store's offerings had changed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What implication does the location of the produce section have for the narrator?

Back

She is surprised that the produce section is not centrally located.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What distinguishes the narrator's cooking habits from those of her grandmother and mother?

Back

The narrator doesn't always spend all day preparing the evening meal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What quality does the narrator believe is shared by the old woman at the specialty market and her grandmother?

Back

Sociability.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Define 'cultural adaptation' in the context of immigration.

Back

The process of adjusting to a new culture while retaining aspects of one's original culture.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of 'fluorescent lighting' in the supermarket setting?

Back

It creates a stark contrast to the natural lighting of outdoor markets, affecting the narrator's perception.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Explain the concept of 'nostalgia' as it relates to the narrator's experiences.

Back

A sentimental longing for the past, particularly for the outdoor markets of India.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does 'identity' play in the narrator's experience in America?

Back

It reflects her struggle to balance her Indian heritage with her new American environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the narrator's view of food change throughout her experience?

Back

She learns to appreciate the differences in food culture between India and America.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3