Copper Sun Parts 3-6 Comprehension Check

What does Teenie always keep with her to keep the memories of her mother and Africa alive?

• a ginger root

• a tiny pebble

• a small piece of cloth

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What question does Clay ask Amari?

• If she is getting along with Polly

• If she is adjusting to plantation life

• If she likes him

• If she will marry him

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened to Mr. Derby's first wife?

• She divorced him

• She died in childbirth

• Mr. Derby sent her away

• She died of malaria

Which statement is correct?

• Teenie and her mom were born in Africa

• Teenie's mom was born in Africa, and Teenie was born in America

• Teenie and her mom were born in America

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the first Mrs. Derby differ from Isabelle Derby?

• The first Mrs. Derby despised children; Isabelle wants a big family

• The first Mrs. Derby neglected Clay; Isabelle has a good relationship with him

• The first Mrs. Derby was cruel to the slaves; Isabelle is kind and gentle

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the slave that Isabelle brought with her to Derbyshire farms?

• Teenie

• Tidbit

• Lena

• Noah

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is Cato?

• Oldest slave on the plantation

• A brother of Mr. Derby

• The head slave enforcer

• A slave who has a crush on Amari

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why was working the rice fields dangerous?

• Copperheads

• Malaria

• The heat

• all of these

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Mrs. Derby could be characterized as

• impatient, self-centered, and moody

• devoted to Mr. Derby and in love with him

• compassionate, patient, and entrapped

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did Mr. Derby call Amari to serve dinner at the big house?

• to replace a slave whose mom was bit by a snake

• to give her training in manners

• to spend more time with Clay

• to give her a chance to earn a lead spot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9