Bintou's Braids Quiz

Which of the following best explains why Bintou wanted braids?

• She wanted her grandmother to be proud of her.

• She didn't think she looked pretty with her tuffs.

• She wanted to make her friends jealous.

• She wanted to act like she was sixteen.

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Read the following:

"When I wake up, I look into the mirror. But I am still Bintou, with four little tufts on my head."

These sentences help the reader know that Bintou-

• Feels excited from her dream.

• Feels upset that she isn't a princess.

• Feels disappointed that her hair is still the same and not like it was in her dream.

• Feels angry that her grandmother told her to wait until she's older.

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Which of the following BEST describes Bintou's relationship with her Grandmother?

• Bintou's Grandmother is caring and wise towards Bintou.

• Bintou doesn't like to listen to her Grandmother.

• Bintou's Grandmother is nicer to her sister.

• "Bintou's Grandmother prefers to be left alone.

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A: "I think she is doing cornrows. I feel tears in my eyes."

Bintou has tears in her eyes because-

• She is happy she is finally getting braids

• Grandmother is going to grant her a wish

• She remembered her dream.

• She thinks she's still going to look ugly.

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Part B: Which word best describes Bintou's feelings in Part A?

• jubilant

• perplexed

• disappointed

• famished

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Part A: What is the genre of this text?

• Drama

• Realistic Fiction

• Poetry

• Informational

Part B: Which answer supports your answer to Part A?

• It gives facts and information about African culture

• It rhymes and keeps us entertained

• It's trying to persuade the reader to get braids

• It's a made up story that can still happen in real life.

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Even though Bintou saved the boys, why did she still not get braids in the end?

• Because she was too young for braids.

• Because her grandmother didn't like her.

• Because she wasn't nice to the boys.

• Because her mom didn't agree to braids.

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Read the following:

"I am the girl with birds in her hair. The sun follows me and I'm happy"

These sentences help the reader know that Bintou feels-

• Jealous of girls with braids.

• Proud of her unique look.

• Disappointed she didn't get braids.

• Confused by the birds.

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"My hair is plain and silly"

What is the antonym to the word plain as it's used here?

• Gorgeous

• Disgusting

• Simple

• Automobile

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