English Summer Bridge 2023

1. What is the main theme of the story “Hair Love”?

• Friendship

• Family

• Love and Acceptance

• Advemture

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2. Who is the protagonist (main character) of the story?

• Zuri

• Dad

• Mom

• Grandma

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What is the central conflict in “Hair Love”?

• Zuri’s struggle to do her own hair

• Dad’s fear of heights

• Mom’s busy work schedule

• Grandma’s forgetfulness

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4. How does Zuri feel about her hair in the beginning?

• Proud and confident

• Anxious and scared

• Indifferent and bored

• Frustrated and confused

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5. What helps Zuri overcome her hair struggles?

• Watching tutorial videos online

• Asking her friends for help

• Getting a new hairbrush

• Support and encouragement from her dad

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6. How does the story “Hair Love” end?

• Zuri wins a hair competition

• Zuri’s dad learns to do her hair perfectly

• Zuri and her family share a happy moment

• Zuri cuts her hair short

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