The Quiet Dignity: Comprehension

Why did the author refuse to allow her son to play with the coin?

What was the author's occupation?

The author first thought Burkina Faso was a great place.

Which sentence in paragraph 6 shows the change in attitude of the author towards the locals?

Why was the author shocked that the old woman gave her the coin?

Reorder the below events.

• The author changed her mindset about the locals.

• The author's belongings were stolen.

• The author regarded the locals with suspicion.

The author was able to adapt to her life in Niger very easily.

• True

• False

The author believed that all the locals did not have good characters after the theft of her possessions.

• True

• False

The author had a change of preconceived beliefs after her interaction with the old woman.

• True

• False

What do you learn from the story?