The Evolution of Calpernia Tate Ch. 1 - 8

Why was the Texas heat worse for the women than for the men?

• The women had to work in the hot sun in the garden.

• The women had to wear corsets and petticoats under their long dresses.

• The women were more delicate than the men.

• The men were used to the heat.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Before Calpernia asked her grandfather about the grasshoppers, how would you describe their relationship?

• They were very close. Calpernia loved her grandfather more than anyone in the world.

• It was a friendly relationship, because they were always teasing each other and joking around.

• They were not close. Calpernia had barely spoken to her grandfather.

• It was a long-distance relationship, because her grandfather lived far away.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Calpernia's favorite brother Harry give her?

• a red notebook to write down her observations

• a golden pen for taking scientific notes

• a beautiful embroidered handkerchief

• a wind machine

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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CCSS.RI.1.1

What did Calpernia think was the worst part of the piano recital?

• She forgot how to play her piece.

• The pages of her sheet music got out of order, so she played the music incorrectly.

• She hated having her hair done and thought is looked appalling.

• She was the only person in her family who had to participate.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does Calpernia examine with her grandfather's microscope?

• a drop of lake water

• a drop of blood

• a tiny grasshopper

• a strand of hair

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why does Calpurnia hate Minerva Goodacre?

• Calpurnia is worried she will take Harry away from her.

• Calpurnia does not approve of her religion.

• Minerva insulted Calpurnia about her piano playing.

• Minerva was a better naturalist than Calpernia, so she was jealous.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What happens at the end of the Tates' dinner party?

• The Goodacres leave early and Miss Goodacre does not speak to them again.

• Calpernia drops the dessert tray, so her mother scolds her in front of everyone.

• Miss Brown begs Calpurnia to start taking piano lessons again.

• Calpernia's mother gets a headache and takes a double-dose of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for Women.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Why does Harry get angry with Calpurnia?

• Calpurnia borrowed his book without permission.

• Calpurnia told their parents about his girlfriend.

• Calpurnia spilled juice all over his best shirt.

• Calpurnia embarrassed him in front of his friends.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Calpurnia get her own room when her siblings have to share?

• She is the only girl in the family.

• She is the oldest and therefore gets more privileges.

• She needs space for her science equipment.

• Her siblings can't stand her snoring.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why doesn't Calpurnia's mother enjoy having grandgather at their dinner parties?

• She is embarrassed by the shabby way he dresses.

• He slurps his food and has very bad table manners.

• He often talks about things that are not suitable for polite company.

• Food gets stuck in his long white beard, and it's disgusting.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1