Some Places More Than Others Ch.7-12

Which words help you visualize what's happening during this part of the story? "She's sitting at the table, raking through her scrambled eggs like they're a pile of heavy rocks." (p.50)

• through, like

• eggs, they're

• raking, heavy

• she, her

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following best describes how Amara feels in Chapter 8 about her trip to New York?

• Amara is disappointed that her birthday party in Beaverton had to be cancelled.

• Amara is excited to see all of the things on her list, but anxious about helping Dad and Grandpa Ea

• Amara is fearful of taking such a long flight and not being able to sleep on the plane.

• Amara is sad because she has to leave her best friend at home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The author most likely chose to compare Grandpa Earl's face to the sun in the following line in order to show the reader...

"Grandpa's face is the bright sun." (p. 74)

• that Amara and Grandpa Earl are getting along well.

• that the sun is in Grandpa Earl's eyes as he is trying to talk to Amara.

• that Grandpa Earl is disappointed that Amara asked about Grandma Grace.

• that Grandpa Earl is overjoyed to be talking about his Grace.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which definition of the word fare is used in the following line from the novel?

"Two kids go under the turnstile, not paying their fare." (p.105)A. (v) to do something neither especially well or especially badly

• (v) to do something neither especially well or especially badly

• (v) to travel

• (n) a specific kind of food

• (n) the money a person pays to travel on a public transportation

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which is the best character trait that describes Amara?

• wise

• thoughtful

• determined

• lazy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which character trait best describeswis Amara and Grandma Grace

• wise

• determined

• thoughtful

• lazy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which character trait best decribes Grandma Grace

• wise

• thoughtful

• determined

• lazy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Based on the following line from the novel, which of the following is the best definition for the word mecca.

"Would her house be the mecca for family gatherings, where all the cousins and aunts and uncles would come together to have summer cookouts and Thanksgiving feasts?" (p.69)

• a small place to gather

• a place that attracts many visitors

• a family celebration or ceremony

• a serious thought or decision.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following lines from Some Places More Than Others has the most descriptive word choice?

• "There's a crowd of people crossing the street going both directions and cars forging their way through and whizzing by." (Pg. 95)

• "I stop and pull out my phone so I can take a picture." (Pg. 96)

• "Ava walks back and joins us in front of the statue." (Pg. 97)

• "We head back to 125th Street toward the store." (Pg. 103)

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which event causes Amara to think " I guess maybe we all want to be connected to our roots." (pg.114)?When she gets "lost" on the subway.

• When she gets "lost" on the subway.

• When she sees the Apollo Theater and other parts of Harlem

• When her cousins share stories about their father.

• When she goes shopping at H&M with her cousins.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6