Comprehension & Vocabulary: '90 Miles to Havana'

How does Julian's father feel about him?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Julian feel about his father?

• He wants a chance to prove himself

• He is afraid he is a disappointment

• He is intimidated by him

• He is afraid of him

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which technique is used to describe Julian's mother?

• metaphor

• comparison

• Simile

• personification

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which statements describe the relationship Julian has with his brothers?

• His brothers are bossy

• His brothers are protective

• They believe Julian is naive

• Julian is an annoyance to them

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why has Julian left home?

• His brothers made him

• They are escaping a dictatorship

• His parents are criminals

• His home has been taken away

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is a dictator?

• A person who rules through fear

• An absolute ruler

• A person who restricts the freedom of others

• An appointed ruler

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which country is Julian leaving and where is he going?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How do the passengers feel about arriving in America?

• anxious

• relieved

• apprehensive

• joyous

• fearful

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is Julian's first impression of America and Americans?

• They are thief's

• They are materialistic

• He needs to protect his own property

• They are entrepreneurs

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of life will Julian have in America?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1