Brown Girl Dreaming Part 3 Quizizz

In the poem, "New York City," how does Jacqueline feel when she arrives in New York City?

• Excited

• Disappointed

• Angry

• Hungry

In the poem, "Brooklyn, New York," why does Mama move the kids out of the apartment?

• It is too old and falling apart.

• The rent is too much money.

• The apartment was flooded.

• It was too cold to live in.

In the poem, "Herzl Street," what does Jacqueline notice about all of the people who have gathered in Aunt Kay's apartment for dinner?

• They have all gathered to march.

• None of them have brought any food.

• They are originally from New York.

• She notices pieces of Greenville in them.

In the poem, "Composition Notebook," Jacqueline says, "And even though she's smarter than anything, this is something my sister can't even begin to understand." What do these lines mean to you?

• Never judge a book by its cover.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• Being smart doesn't mean you understand everything, such as how you feel.

• Help those who can't help themselves.

In the poem, "The Johnny Pump," what is a Johnny Pump?

• A fire extinguisher.

• A fire blanket.

• A fire hydrant.

• A well.

In the poem, "The Johnny Pump," what does Jacqueline miss about South Carolina?

• The red dirt of Greenville and walking barefoot.

• Grandpa and Grandma

• The Candy Lady and singing with Gunnar.

• The boy with the hole in his heart and Cora and her sisters.

In the poem, "Genetics," what does Jacqueline notice about her family and Roman?

• They all have the same eyes.

• Hope looks exactly like Roman.

• Odella and Roman have the same nose.

• The family looks different from Roman.

In the poem, "But We Called Her Aunt Kay, Some Memories," what has happened to Aunt Kay?

• She moved away.

• She died.

• She got married.

• She had a baby.

In the poem, "Moving Again," why is Jacqueline and her family moving again?

• They can't afford the rent.

• It is too painful to live where Aunt Kay died.

• Their neighbors are too noisy.

• They found another apartment for less money.

What is the main idea of the poem, "On Paper?"

• Jacqueline loves to write.

• Jacqueline hates to write.

• Jacqueline doesn't want to live in New York City.

• Jacqueline can't wait to start her first day of school.