The Bridge Home Chapters 1-21

In the beginning of the novel, why does Celina Auntie want Viji to write to Rukku?

• Because Viji is full of feelings she won't share, and Aunty thinks it will help her to write them down.

• It has been so long since the girls have spoken, they want to check on Rukku.

• Celina Auntie knows that Rukku wants to hear from Viji.

• The sisters need to make up after a fight.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are the effects of Appa's actions in this part of the novel (mark all that apply)

• The family could not finish eating Viji's birthday dinner.

• Amma's arm was broken.

• The girls received presents they had wanted.

• Viji decided to run away with Rukku.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

True or False: Rukku protests when Viji said they were leaving home.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

The conductor gives Rukku _________. This could lead you to infer that he was a ____________ individual.

• slap, cruel

• sweet, caring

• ball, fun

• scolding, angry

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

While waiting for a break in the traffic, what comes and helps Viji and Rukku to cross the street?

• old woman

• cow

• horse

• dog

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

True or False: The tea shop owner orders the children to pick up the broken glass and be on their way.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

In chapter 7, Rukku loses her _____________, but finds a __________ named Kutti to replace it.

• doll, dog

• ball, cat

• rain coat, friend

• necklace, cow

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

True or False: Viji is able to help Rukku calm down by telling her stories whispered beneath the stars.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Muthu is able to help ease the tense situation by turning the "no, no, no" into a __________.

• game

• poem

• song

• riddle

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

A street girl (beggar) takes Viji's __________, and runs away.

• dog

• money pouch

• bananas

• beads

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10