Unusual Normality Assessment

What motivated the author to come to the United States?

• To escape a war-torn country

• To pursue higher education

• To reunite with family

• To seek employment opportunities

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

How did the author feel when their luggage didn't arrive in New York?

• Angry

• Sad

• Indifferent

• Amused

What kind of visa did the author have upon arriving in the United States?

• Tourist visa

• Work visa

• Prospective-student visa

• Permanent resident visa

Why was the author denied entry into some schools during the interview process?

• Lack of academic qualifications

• Inability to pay school fees

• Missing report card due to war circumstances

• Language barrier

How did the author manage to get accepted into the United Nations International School?

• By passing entrance exams

• Through a recommendation letter

• By submitting an entrance essay

• By demonstrating financial need

Why did the author struggle to fit in with their teenage peers in New York?

• Due to language barriers

• Because of their unusual background

• Lack of interest in school activities

• Inability to adapt to American culture

How did the author's friends in New York perceive violence?

• They glorified it based on real-life experiences

• They avoided it due to personal trauma

• They were indifferent to it

• They glorified it despite lacking real-life experiences

What did the author observe about their friends' attitudes towards violence?

• They were cautious and avoided conflict

• They romanticized violence without understanding its reality

• They were indifferent to violence

• They actively sought ways to prevent violence

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did the author decide to keep their background a secret from their peers?

• They were ashamed of their past experiences

• They feared rejection and ostracization

• They wanted to maintain a sense of mystery

• They were instructed by their adoptive mother to do so

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the author miss about their childhood experiences?

• The opportunity to play sports

• The innocence of not experiencing violence

• Having access to modern amenities

• The support of a loving family