American History by Judith Ortiz Cofer- Comprehension Quiz
Authored by Shalest Karlicek
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of anticipate?
Briefly and intensely in love
eagerly expecting
to be capitivated
great happiness and excitement
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Elena happy on the day of President Kennedy's death?
She talks to Eugene for the first time and he is friendly.
Mr. DePalma lets the kids out of school early.
She is going to study at Eugene's house.
The residents of El Building do not play loud music on that day.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason that Eugene's mother rejects Elena?
Eugene's family is moving soon, so they don't need to study.
She doesn't want Eugene to socialize with someone of Elena's background.
She doesn't want Eugene exposed to the bad influences in El Building.
She thinks that Eugene would feel hurt if it turns out that Elena is smarter than Eugene.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an internal conflict?
When Elena's mom tells her that she needs to stay away from Eugene because she will feel humiliated later.
When Mr. DePalma yells at the kids for not understanding the severity of the President's death.
When Eugene's mom tells her that she cannot study with Eugene because he is a smart boy and doesn't need help.
When Elena is crying about what happened at Eugene's house when she knows she should feel sorry for the President.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Elena stare at the little house and the Jewish couple?
She is curious and wants to know all of the people on her block.
She believes that one day her family will move into that house.
She worries about the elderly couple and wants to help them.
She feels like she has become part of the life she witnesses unfolding in the house.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the best description of Elena's social status at school?
She gets all A's in her classes.
She is an outsider.
She is the teacher's pet.
She is one of the most popular girls.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Elena first talks to Eugene, how is he different from what she expected?
She expects him to reject her, but he welcomes her because she's popular.
She expects him to be shy, but he ends up being talkative and outgoing.
She expects him to be friendly, but he is needy and clingy.
She expects him to be a snob, but he is shy and open to being friends.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
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