American Street: Chapters 1-3

What is the main topic of the book 'American Street'?

• A historical account of American wars

• Cooking recipes from American cuisine

• A guide to American tourist attractions

• Immigration and cultural assimilation

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What is the term for people who leave their home country to live permanently in another country?

• immigrants

• emigrants

• migrants

• expatriates

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What challenges do immigrants often face when trying to assimilate into a new culture?

• Language barriers, cultural differences, discrimination, and difficulties in finding employment or housing.

• Lack of social skills, lack of support from the community, lack of transportation

• Lack of motivation, lack of education, lack of financial resources

• Lack of awareness of local customs, lack of access to healthcare, lack of legal documentation

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What happened to Manman at the JFK Airport?

• She got lost

• Fabiola left her luggage on the plane

• Manman was detained and was not permitted to enter the United States

• cultural preservation

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What is the main character's name in 'American Street'?

• The main character's name in 'American Street' is Jessica Davis.

• The main character's name in 'American Street' is Sarah Johnson.

• The main character's name in 'American Street' is Emily Thompson.

• The main character's name in 'American Street' is Fabiola Toussaint.

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Where does the main character, Fabiola Toussaint, immigrate from?

• Haiti

• Jamaica

• Mexico

• Dominican Republic

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What is the name of the street where Fabiola's aunt lives?

• Main Street

• Maple Street

• Oak Street

• American Street

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What is the name of Fabiola's cousin who picks her up from the airport?

• Chantal

• Pedro

• Maria

• Carlos

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Where is Fabiola's mother being detained?

• New Jersey Detention Center

• A cop's car

• Detroit Airport

• Unknown

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What is the name of the religion that Fabiola's aunt practices?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Haitian Voodoo

• Buddhism

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