Gate A4

The poet uses __________ person point of view in this poem.

Stanzas 1 - 2 of the poem reveals what about the speaker?

• They suggest that the speaker thinks that speaking Arabic means that others might fear them.

• They prove that the speaker cares more for others than their own well-being.

• They reveal that the speaker is initially unwilling to help a stranger in need.

• They show that the speaker has a tendency to be suspicious of others.

Which line from the story best describes the author's overall feelings about kindness?

• "Well –one pauses these days. Gate 4-A was my own gate. I went there."

• "And I noticed my new best friend – by now we were holding hands..."

• 
  "This can still happen anywhere. Not everything is lost."

• "And I looked around that gate of late and weary ones and thought, this is the world I want to live in."

It was like a sacrament.

The simile helps the reader understand that the mamool cookies -

• were viewed as something sacred and important, so every one accepted it

• are little powdered sugar crumbly mounds stuffed with dates and nuts

• covered everyone in powdered sugar

• were used religious ceremonies

What is the best summary of this poem?

• 
  The old lady wanted to go home, but she was lost. So the speaker helped her find her way home. Then, the old lady thanked her with homemade cookies.

• 
  The speaker wanted to help the old lady, but first she had to calm her down. So, they discussed things they had in common. Once calmed, everyone around Gate A-4 got to know each other and got along.

• The speaker wanted to go home to El Paso, but had to calm down an old lady first. So, they sat around eating cookies. Then, they all got on the plane safely.

• 
  The old lady wanted to get on the plane, but she did not understand what anyone was saying. So, the flight attendant called for help. Then, the old lady calmed down.

Which statement expresses the theme of the poem?

• People are often afraid of people they can’t find something in common with.

• Sharing a frightening experience has the ability to bring people together.

• 
  It’s important to treat every person as a friend, even if they have treated you poorly.

• 
  Shared experiences can help people see beyond their differences and come together.

Which TWO details from the poem best supports the idea that shared experiences can help people see beyond their differences and come together?

• "'If anyone in the vicinity of Gate A-4 understands any Arabic, please / come to the gate

  immediately.'" (Lines 3-4)

• "'Talk to her. What is her problem? We / told her the flight was going to be late and she

  did this.'" (Lines 8-9)

• "She was laughing a lot by then. Telling of her life, patting my knee, / answering

  questions." (Lines 24-25)

• "To my amazement, not a single woman declined one. It was like a / sacrament." (Lines

  28-29)

• "Not a single person in that / gate — once the crying of confusion stopped — seemed

  apprehensive about / any other person." (Lines 39-41)