Little Things Are Big

Where did Jesús Colón migrate from to New York City?

• The Dominican Republic

• Cuba

• Cayey, Puerto Rico

• Mexico

Answer explanation

Jesús Colón migrated to New York City from Cayey, Puerto Rico.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Jesús Colón wrote over 400 pieces in his lifetime.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Jesús Colón published over 400 pieces in his lifetime.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What difficulties did the Puerto Ricans in this selection face?

Answer explanation

The selection highlights some of the difficulties faced by Puerto Ricans in mainland United States society, including prejudice and discrimination.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What characteristic is mentioned as typical of Puerto Ricans in the text?

Answer explanation

Courtesy is a characteristic of the Puerto Rican.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What did Jesús Colón decide to do if faced with a similar situation in the future?

Answer explanation

The author states that he would offer his help, regardless of how his offer is received if faced with that situation again.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In the essay 'Little Things Are Big', what was the author's internal struggle when the white lady needed help at the subway station?

• Whether to ignore the situation

• Whether to leave the subway station

• Whether to offer his help or not

• Whether to ask someone else for help

Answer explanation

The author faced a moral dilemma regarding offering his help to the lady with two children and a baby on her arm in the subway station.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author eventually decided to offer his help in the subway station.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Even though the author considers helping, he ultimately decides against it and passes by without offering assistance.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the main theme discussed in the essay 'Little Things Are Big'?

Answer explanation

The central theme of the essay revolves around issues of racism, prejudice, and societal divisions.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9