Wonders: The Castle on Hester Street by Linda Heller

Why do people immigrate to new places?

• to buy a new car

• to make a new friend

• to find better work/jobs and freedom

• to swim across the ocean

Where does the story take place?

• New York

• Russia

• an island

• on a ship

Why did Julie's grandparents leave Russia?

• They were treated poorly because they were Jews.

• They wanted to make a lot of money.

• They wanted to visit their family.

• They were trying to get away from the war.

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How are Julie’s grandparents DIFFERENT from one another?

• Her grandfather was born in Russia and her grandmother was born in America.

• Her grandfather tells the truth, but her grandmother adds untrue details.

• Her grandmother was born in Russia and her grandfather was born in America.

• Her grandmother tells the truth, but her grandfather adds untrue details.

"Buttons as big as saucers" is an example of what figurative language?

• metaphor

• simile

• historical fiction

• prediction

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What lesson do you learn from the story?

• Hard work is worth it.

• Early bird catches the worm.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Good things come in small packages.

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How did Julie's grandparents really come to America?

• on a crowded boat

• on a golden wagon

• on an small airplane

• on a fast train

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What does Julie's grandfather like to do?

• He likes to work all day.

• He likes to play soccer.

• He likes to listen to music.

• He likes to tell stories.

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Who tells the truth in the story?

• grandmother

• grandfather

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If grandmother heard what grandfather said at the end of the story, how would she feel?

• unhappy

• happy

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