Ashes of Roses

Front

Who is Rose's stubborn sister?

Back

Maureen

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What condition does baby Joseph have that requires him to go back to Ireland?

Back

Trachoma

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

From which city in Ireland is Rose?

Back

Limerick, Ireland

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Who says, 'Well, don’t be standin’ in the hall. We were right in the middle of dinner. Come set down yer things and join us.'?

Back

Uncle Patrick

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does Maureen feel about coming to America?

Back

Doubtful

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the relationship between Rose and Maureen?

Back

Sisters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of Limerick in the story?

Back

It is Rose's hometown.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the character Maureen represent in the story?

Back

Stubbornness and doubt about new experiences.

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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 main theme of 'Ashes of Roses'?

Back

The immigrant experience and family dynamics.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does the character Uncle Patrick symbolize?

Back

Family support and tradition.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2