War Orphan

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how did Mabinty become number 27?

• The name Mabinty means "last."

• She was the last child to arrive at the orphanage.

• She was the least favorite child at the orphanage.

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," why did the Aunties dislike DePrince?

• She was sickly.

• She misbehaved.

• She had a skin condition.

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," what does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?

• the influence of her adoptive mother

• a picture in a discarded magazine

• the civil war in Sierra Leone

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how did DePrince feel at first when she learns of her mat-mate's planned adoption?

• happy for her friend's good fortune

• upset by thoughts of being left behind

• jealous that her friend would live in America

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," how has DePrince realized her dream? Choose two options.

• with the help of her adoptive mother

• with the support of the Aunties

• through hard work and practice

In "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," what did the magazine photograph of the ballerina represent to DePrince?

• friendship, kindness, and hard work

• riches, fame, and glamour

• beauty, love, and hope

What do details in "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina" indicate is the best word to describe Elaine DePrince, Michaela DePrince's adoptive mother?

• mean

• kind

• disappointing

According to "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina," which of the following events most helped DePrince's self-confidence?

• making friends with Mia, her mat-mate

• being adopted with Mia by Elaine DePrince

• completing a tour with the Dance Theatre of Harlem

• learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition