Compare these excerpts from the beginning and end of "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina." A professional stage debut is a huge event in the life of any ballerina, but Michaela DePrince's recent tour of South Africa also marked the end of an extraordinary journey from her childhood as a war orphan in Sierra Leone. "Now I've grown up and I'm so happy with the way things are turning out." Why does the author most likely begin and end by describing DePrince's success and her feelings of satisfaction?

to emphasize DePrince's triumph despite surviving horrors

to introduce DePrince as an important talent in American ballet

to organize the article in the time sequence of DePrince's real life

to suggest that DePrince has more struggles ahead of her in life

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," what did the magazine photograph of the ballerina represent to DePrince?

discipline, athleticism, and strength

friendship, kindness, and hard work

Why did the ideals represented by the magazine photograph in the last question most likely have such a strong impact on DePrince?

They were lacking in DePrince's childhood.

They were ideals that reminded her of her Aunties.

They were ideals that others encouraged DePrince to have.

They were taught repeatedly in the orphanage.

Which quotation from the article best supports that Michaela DePrince's adoptive mother was generous?

When the Aunties told Elaine DePrince that Michaela was unlikely to find another home, she decided to adopt both girls.

Her new mother quickly noticed Michaela's obsession with ballet.

When they finally went to see a stage performance, she was able to point out to her mother the places where dancers had missed their steps.

Not only was Elaine not wearing any pointe shoes, but...she had non in her luggage either.

According to "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," which of the following events most helped DePrince's self-confidence?

learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition

making friends with Mia, her mat-mate

being adopted with Mia by Elaine DePrince

completing a tour with the Dance Theater of Harlem

Which feature of "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina" DOES NOT indicate that it is biographical writing?

DePrince's story takes place in more than one country.

The author includes DePrince's thoughts and exact words.

The author includes facts about how DePrince was adopted.

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," the author includes DePrince's thoughts so that the reader can understand her better. According to DePrince, what makes being a black ballet dancer hard?

expectation for ballerinas in the corps de ballet to appear the same

rejection of dancers that have vitiligo, DePrince's skin condition

overseas travel in order to have a chance at success

few groups want to feature African American dancers

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how does the Aunties' view of Michaela help the reader to better understand her?

The Aunties are superstitious about Michaela, so the reader understands why Michaela feels unloved.

The Aunties don't like Michaela, so the reader understands why Michaela never gets adopted.

The Aunties believe Michaela is talented, so the reader understands why Michaela becomes a dancer.

The Aunties believe Michaela is special, so the reader understands why Michaela receives more attention than the other children.

Which quotation from DePrince in the article best supports that the Aunties are superstitious, so the reader understands why Michaela feels unloved?

"They told me every day how I wasn't going to get adopted, because nobody would want a devil's child..."

"One was the favorite child of the orphanage and 27 was the least favorite."

"I could just see the beauty in (the ballerina) and the hope and the love and just everything that I didn't have."

"That was all I would think about when I was on stage. I had trouble looking at myself in the mirror,"...

Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina

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45 sec • 1 pt

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how did Mabinty become number 27?

The name Mabinty means "last."

She was the last child to arrive at the orphanage.

She was the least favorite child at the orphanage.

The Aunties numbered the children as they arrived.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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45 sec • 1 pt

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," why did the Aunties dislike DePrince?

She had a skin condition.

She was sickly.

She was left-handed.

She misbehaved.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," what does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?

being orphaned at a young age.

the civil war in Sierra Leone

a picture in a discarded magazine.

the influence of her adopted mother.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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45 sec • 1 pt

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how did DePrince feel at first when she learns of her mat-mate's planned adoption?

scared that her friend's adoptive parents would be mean.

jealous that her friend would live in America.

happy for her friend's good fortune.

upset by thoughts of being left behind.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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30 sec • 1 pt

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how has DePrince realized her dream?

by remaining shy and self-conscious

with the support of the Aunties

through hard work and practice

as a result of luck and good timing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of antagonism in the following sentence?
Jared dealt with the bully's antagonism by ignoring her.

hostile opposition

foolish jokes

unexplained behavior

friendly disagreement

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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45 sec • 1 pt

If a person can correctly be called a refugee, which of the following must be true?

The person has enrolled in a new school.

The person has applied for citizenship.

The person has no close family.

The person has fled from an unsafe country.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how did Mabinty become number 27?

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," why did the Aunties dislike DePrince?

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," what does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how did DePrince feel at first when she learns of her mat-mate's planned adoption?

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how has DePrince realized her dream?

What is the meaning of antagonism in the following sentence?Jared dealt with the bully's antagonism by ignoring her.

If a person can correctly be called a refugee, which of the following must be true?

Which of the following would be most likely to make a person feel distraught?

In "Michaela DePrince" The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," what did the magazine photograph of the ballerina represent to DePrince?

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What is the meaning of antagonism in the following sentence?
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