Understanding the Journey in 'Junkman's Daughter'

What did the family expect to find in America?

• Many relatives

• Lots of schools needing teachers

• Streets paved with gold

• Famous landmarks

Why did the family struggle when they first arrived in America?

• They couldn't speak the language

• There was no gold in the streets

• They lost their luggage

• It was too cold

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What did the father do for work in America initially?

• He collected junk

• He was a teacher

• He was a lawyer

• He did not work

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What sparked the idea to start collecting junk?

• A shiny object in the snow

• A suggestion from a friend

• An advertisement

• A school project

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What did the family do with the items they collected?

• They donated them

• They recycled them for money

• They used them to decorate their home

• They gave them to friends

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How did the family's business affect their daily life?

• They traveled a lot

• They became very wealthy

• They had less time at home

• They moved to a bigger house

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What was the reaction of the schoolmates when they saw Hanna working?

• They were supportive

• They helped her

• They were indifferent

• They teased her

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What significant purchase did the father make for the business?

• A storefront

• A truck

• A new house

• A large factory

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How did the family feel about their new life by the end of the story?

• Confused and lost

• Happy and successful

• Angry and frustrated

• Disappointed and homesick

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What lesson can be learned from the family's experience?

• Always travel with family

• It's important to keep promises

• Hard work pays off

• Learning a new language is essential

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