Homesick

Why doesn't Jean's father give money to beggars?

• He is poor himself

• He fears he might catch a disease

• If he gave to one, then all the beggars would follow him.

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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

After the Indian policeman inquires about her, Jean imagines going back to the Bund with a Great Dane. What can you infer from this wish?

• Jean would like a dog to make her feel more powerful.

• She is afraid of crime in the area.

• She wants to use the dog to make friends with the little Chinese boy.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

The little Chinese boy has a charm around his neck, a pigtail on top of his head, and no pants. Why do you think the author includes the description of the Chinese boy?

• The author is making fun of the little boy.

• The description emphasizes the differences between the cultures.

• Jean is upset by the boy's physical appearance.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How is Jean's conflict resolved at the end of the story?

• She is suspended from school.

• Her father goes to the school to demand that Jean be excused from singing.

• She sings "My Country 'Tis of Thee" to the tune of the British anthem.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes the mood of the narrator at the end of the story?

• victorios

• angry

• giggly

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4