"American History" by Judith Ortiz Cofer Review

The only thing I ________ for the new semester was seeing Eugene at school.

• restrained

• anticipated

• conducted

• emerged

I read a story about a beautiful girl and her _______parents.

• coordinated

• restrained

• emerged

• devoted

Why is Elena so interested in the little house on her street?

• She thinks it's cute

• She hopes to be part of the life that's unfolding there

• She is just a curious kid

• She does not have interest in the home

On the day President Kennedy died, why is Elena so happy?

• She didn't like him as president

• She got an A on a test

• She planned to study with Eugene

• Her mother gave her a gift

Which of the following best describes how Eugene's mother greeted Elena?

• Welcoming

• Dismissive

• Kind

• Confused

Why do Eugene and Elena's mothers not want them to have a relationship?

• They think they are too young to date

• Eugene is a bad kid and would cause trouble for Elena

• Elena is too smart for Eugene

• They do not want them to date people outside of their ethnic group

There was only one source of beauty and light for me that school year. The only thing I had "anticipated" at start of the semester...seeing Eugene.

From the context, what does the word "anticipated" mean?

• eagerly expected

• briefly but intensely in love

Enamorada (enamored, lovesick) was wht she relly said, that is--like a girl stupidly "infatuated."

From the context, what does the word "infatuated" mean?

• loving, loyal, and concerned with another's well-being

• briefly but intensely in love

I had started reading Gone with the Wind. I was "enthralled" by it, with the daring and the passion of the beautiful girl living in a mansion...

From the context, what does the word "enthralled" mean?

• happiness and excitement

• captivated; totally captured the attention of

...and with her "devoted" parents and the slaves who did everything for them.

From the context, what does the word "devoted" mean?

• eagerly expected

• loving, loyal, and concerned with another's well-being