The first essay assigned in Deja's fifth grade class is about ...

anything the student wants to write about

What adult responsibility does Deja have?

caring for her brother and sister

What did Deja think about history?

It didn't have anything to do with her.

She couldn't remember the dates when anything happened in history.

Mrs. Garcia asked the students to compare two things. What were they?

the view outside their classroom window

a poster of the New York skyline

When the class first talked about the missing buildings, ...

Deja didn't know what they were talking about.

Some kids were quiet and said nobody ever talks about it.

Some kids started crying and had to go home.

Some kids were angry and started yelling.

What must Deja and her classmates each write about and also draw a picture of or build using stick or clay?

his/her favorite place on Earth

where you come from & who you are.

the place you lived when you were born.

Which of the following did NOT happen after Deja got the "home" assignment?

Mom brought home fried chicken.

Ray and Leda helped her with her project.

Pop was in a good mood & called her the smartest in the class.

Pop exploded and said she shouldn't be learning about that stuff.

When Deja topples over her chair and states how she hates the school she attends, what happens next?

she is told to go to the principal's office

she cries and screams about life being unfair

the teacher tells her to stop the nonsense and get back to work

After being sent to the principal's office, Deja realized...

Sabeen didn't want to be her friend anymore.

She really wasn't sorry for the things she said.

What were two things Miss Garcia told Deja after she wrote her first essay?

Write concisely - clearly, not using extra words.

Write with confidence - asserting things you believe are true.

Write neater - it's hard to read what you wrote.

At our school we always write in cursive.

They drew circles on the board for...

social units - groups they belong to.

Which of the following did NOT happen when Deja returned from Ben's house?

Deja started crying and begged Pop to talk to her about 911.

Deja didn't know what to do with the information she just saw.

Pop said he was taking her out of that school.

Pop got really upset that she was learning about 911.

Towers Falling Chapters 1-13 Quiz

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History

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RI.2.1

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is the author of Towers Falling?

Deja Barnes

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Rena Falala

Sarah Weeks

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is the setting of this book?

Brooklyn, New York

Manhattan, New York

Chicago, Illinois

Boston, Massachusetts

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In the book, how many years has it been since September 11, 2001?

1

5

10

15

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Deja lived at...

Sam's shelter.

Richardson Ranch.

Worthington Family Warehouse.

Avalon Family Residence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What grade was Deja in?

3rd grade

4th grade

5th grade

6th grade

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Deja's teacher was

Mr. Beam.

Miss Garcia.

Mrs. Gutierrez.

Miss Barnes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

On the first day of school, Deja couldn't believe Ben was wearing...

cowboy boots.

a vest with fringe.

shorts, long socks, & sandals.

a cowboy hat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Towers Falling Chapters 1-13 Quiz

30 questions

Who is the author of Towers Falling?

What is the setting of this book?

In the book, how many years has it been since September 11, 2001?

Deja lived at...

What grade was Deja in?

Deja's teacher was

On the first day of school, Deja couldn't believe Ben was wearing...

Who switched seats on the first day of school?

The first essay assigned in Deja's fifth grade class is about ...

Deja's mom was from what country?

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