"The Paper Menagerie" Period 2

"The Paper Menagerie" is set in

• China

• New York

• Hong Kong

• Connecticut

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the "paper menagerie" refer to in the story?

• Jack's stuffed animals

• Origami animals

• Jack's collection of stamps

• Dad's paper cars

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Which word BEST describes the neighbors' attitudes when they visit Jack's home?

• Accepting/Kind

• Demeaning/Belittling

• Mysterious

• Talkative/Friendly

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who are the characters in the story?

• Jessica, Mom, Dad, Mark

• Mom, Dad, Jack, John

• Jack, Mom, Mark, Dad

• Ken Liu, Mark, Jack, Mom

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

According to the Chinese calendar, Jack was born in the year of _____.

• the tiger

• the rat

• the snake

• the goat

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

How did Jack's dad meet his mom?

• Internet dating

• On a business trip in Beijing

• In high school

• Through a catalogue/mail order bride

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What special skill does Jack's mother possess?

• Cooking delicious Chinese and American food

• Breathing life into the origami animals

• Being able to communicate with the dead

• Sewing clothes

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Laohu was made from _____.

• aluminum foil

• origami paper

• construction paper

• Christmas wrapping paper

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Jack comments, "Contempt felt good, like wine." What does this show about his feelings towards his mother?

• He loved her.

• He had negative/ill feelings towards her

• He respected her.

• He felt good around her.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who translates the mom's letter to Jack?

• A stranger

• His girlfriend, Susan

• Jack is able to read it himself.

• His dad

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1