Cora Unashamed Setting Quiz

Based on details from the text, how can the setting in Cora Unashamed be physically described?

• random houses and buildings

• In the middle of nowhere

• Sad and Abandoned

• Up and coming

• Barely a small town

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How could you describe the time period?

• Mid-1930s

• Modern day

• During the time of segregation

• Time of booming economics

• Time of horse and buggy, no cars

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would you describe the cultural values of the time?

• racial inequalities

• women didn't have the same rights

• it was highly frowned upon to have a baby before marriage

• people kept disgraceful things secret

• Having a good name and good reputation was important

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How has the setting shaped Cora's character?

• It made her a better person

• It left her with very few reasons to live

• It's left her with no potential to marry

• It made it impossible to escape to a better place

• It caused her to lose hope and curse God

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What seems to be the underlying themes, wisdom, or advice this story is trying to emphasize?

• When people don't have opportunities, they lose hope

• When people are oppressed for so long, they eventually lash out

• People can thrive if they have at least one person to love and support

• Strict adherence to social norms can be harmful

• People shouldn't value their reputation and social status more than their family.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2