Piecing Me Together - Ch. 1-38 Review

What is one attribute (quality) that Jade needs to develop at the beginning of the novel?

• To make new friends at St. Francis.

• To be more unashamed of who she is and where she comes from

• To express herself openly and freely

What makes Jade an outsider at St. Francis?

• She is the only black girl there.

• She is black, low-income, and doesn't fit in with other students.

• She is poor and doesn't fit in with other students.

Which character is the following quote attributed to: "I am learning to speak. To give myself a way out. A way in?"

• Kennedy

• Lee Lee

• Same

• Jade

Why is Jade so eager to meet with Mrs. Parker?

• She wants to know if she was accepted to the Woman to Woman program.

• She wants to know if she was accepted to the Study Abroad program.

• She wants to apply for the Peer Mentorship program.

• She wants to apply for the Academic Scholarship Program.

In what way are Jade and Glamor Girl different?

• Glamor Girl is wealthier and more into her appearance than Jade.

• There is no different between the two.

• Glamor Girl is poorer than Jade.

• Glamor Girl is more mature than Jade.

Who is Jade referencing with the following line, “because their mothers are the kind of people who hire housekeepers, and my mother is the kind of person who works as one.”?

• Lee Lee

• Jade

• Sam

• Kennedy

Which character is the following quote attributed to: “We want to be as proactive as possible, and you know, well, statistics tell us that young people with your set of circumstances are, well, at risk for certain things and we’d like to help you navigate through those circumstances”?

• Jade's mom

• Maxine

• Mrs. Parker

How does Jade feel when she recognizes her shared identity with Sam and how does this recognition affect their relationship?

• Jade sees that they are not similar in terms of the color of their skin, but still relate to one another because they are both low-income.

• Jade recognizes Sam is not at all like her in terms of their shared interests, but still decides to spend time with her as there is no one else as poor as them at school.

• Jade sees that they are alike because of the color of their skin and class similarities.

• Jade recognizes that they are outsiders because of class differences, so it connects them and makes them feel at ease with each other.

How are York and Sacagawea recognized in terms of their contributions to American history and why?

• They did not contribute as much as Lewis and Clark to the expedition, so they were ignored.

• They were just laborers for Lewis and Clark, thus did not earn any recognition.

• Since they were so instrumental in the Lewis and Clark expedition, they share credit with Lewis and Clark.

• They lacked any power because of their skin color, thus are often not recognized for their efforts.

What is one habit that Jade learned from her mom and what does it reveal about her?

• Jade slips food into her bag when an occasion comes up because she likes to gorge herself on food.

• Jade withholds speaks her mind just like her mother, which shows her strength.

• Jade avoids confrontations at all costs as her mother does the same to avoid drawing attention.

• Jade slips food into her bag when an opportunity presents itself because they are food insecure.