Rickshaw Girl

Name the traits that describe Naima. Pick more than one if you need.

• smart

• hardworking

• selfish

• creative

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CCSS.RL.3.3

On International Mother Language Day, Bangladesh celebrates by..

• lighting fireworks in the sky throughout the night

• painting alpanas, in which a prize is given to winner

• making a large dinner feast and celebrating what we are thankful for

• dressing up and dancing throughout the streets with music

What are alpanas?

• a type of sweet food

• a type of paintbrush

• a type of clothing people wear

• a type of painted patterns

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

Mother said to father, “if only one of our girls had been a boy.” What did she mean by this?

• She always wanted a boy more than anything

• She is tired of cooking and cleaning, and wishes she had a boy.

• She wished she had a son that could work and help make money.

• She is tired of her daughters getting into trouble.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Saleem drove by again, this time with no passengers behind him. He quickly glanced around. Nobody was in sight… What does glanced mean?

• to look around you in a fast way

• to drive your car quickly

• to walk in a fast way

• to close your eyes quickly

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Why did Naima want to disguise herself as a boy in the story? Choose more than one answer if you need.

• Naima wanted to walk to the nearby rickshaw shop to find work.

• She wanted to meet Saleem using their signals so they could play together.

• She wanted to drive the rickshaw to make money for her family and give her father a chance to rest.

• Naima wanted to play dress up with Rashida to make her father laugh.

Why didn’t Saleem think it would be a good idea for Naima to disguise herself as a boy?

• Naima does not have any boy clothes and doesn't have money to buy some.

• If people would find out, they would gossip about Naima's family.

• Naima looks too much like a girl and would get caught.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

How did Naima’s parents react when they saw the damaged rickshaw?

• Mother didn't say anything, but Father screamed and was upset.

• Naima was grounded and not allowed to leave the house for a few weeks.

• Mother was upset and screamed at Naima. Father didn’t say anything, but had a serious look on his face.

• Mother and father both felt bad for Naima and tried to make her feel better.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Why is it important that the rickshaw gets repaired quickly?

• Because the the owner will be mad at Naima's father.

• It’s an embarrassment to the family to drive a ruined rickshaw.

• The family will not be able to complete their errands

• Father won’t be able to get any customers with a scratched up rickshaw.

How did Naima feel when she overheard her mother telling father to sell her bangle to pay for the repairs?

• heartbroken

• sad

• jealous

• shocked

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3