Michaela DePrince Quiz

What problems does Michaela have?

• She was disliked in the orphanage, because she had vitiligo

• She experienced many traumatic moments in her life

• It is hard to be an African- American soloist

• All of the above

Where is Michaela DePrince from?

• New York City, New York

• Paris, France

• Sierra Leone, Africa

• Madrid, Spain

What was the name of number 26?

• Josie

• Mabinty

• Alexandra

• Camilla

What skin disease does Michaela have?

• Acne

• Athlete’s foot

• Vitiligo

• Xeroderma

Why did Michaela expect Elaine to have ballet shoes?

• She looked like a ballerina

• She was from America

• She had blonde hair

• She looked nice

Why was is hard for Michaela to become a ballerina?

• She had vitiligo

• She was African-American

• She was rude

• She didn’t have ballet shoes

Where do you think Michaela lives now? (Look back at the text and see what organization she is dancing for)

• Boston

• Columbus

• Sierra Leone

• Asbury Park

What inspired Michaela to become a ballerina?

• An article

• The newspaper

• A magazine

• A book

How do you think this quiz was?

• Hard

• So-so

• Easy

• Very easy

What is Michaela doing now?

• Being a couch potato

• Dancing as a Boston soloist

• Acting on a tv show

• Being a singer