"Home" Hena Kahn

When Aleena arrives in Morocco, how does she feel about adopting Hakeem?

• A. exhausted and annoyed

• B. anxious and excited

• C. edgy and fearful

• D. angry and upset

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Which lines BEST supports the idea that Aleena is anxious and excited? Choose TWO answers.

• A. “Sweat is dripping down the back of my neck.”

• B. “I’ve been writing words and phrases like ‘kan bgreek,’ which means ‘I love you,’ in a notebook, since Hakeem doesn’t speak English and we don’t speak Arabic.”

• C. “I’m carrying the raccoon backpack I brought for Hakeem and wearing my matching penguin one.”

• D. “We arrive at the square gray building and there’s no elevator.”

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CCSS.W.6.9A

Aleena says, “I stand on the sideline, feeling invisible. After a couple of minutes, I walk back to the car.” What do these lines reveal about Aleena?

• A. how eager she is to get home

• B. how close she is with Bilal’s friends

• C. how uninterested she is in soccer

• D. how left out she feels now that Hakeem is the youngest sibling

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Aleena says, “Everyone’s looks great, but Keisha is so meticulous with the funnel that her finished bottle looks professional.” Based on context clues, which is the best definition of "meticulous"?

• A. showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

• B. not interested or concerned about something

• C. taking care of only your own needs and feelings without thought for others

• D. not careful or neat; showing a lack of care, attention, or effort

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

• A. Morocco has a hot climate.

• B. Bilal is a sophomore in high school.

• C. The Siddiquis can’t take Hakeem home until they get his passport.

• D. Aleena’s family adopts a 3-year-old boy.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which is a theme (lesson/message) of the story?

• A. To find true happiness, stay true to yourself.

• B. Hope can help people get through dark times.

• C. It takes courage to tell the truth.

• D. Home is more than just a building where you live.

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