Introducing the context of 'Coming To England' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the following keywords with their definitions.

• British Empire

• the political association of 56 member states

• memoir

• a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge

• Commonwealth

• the name of colonies, dominions and other territories ruled by Britain

Answer explanation

'Coming to England' is an autobiographical memoir, written by Floella Benjamin.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is a suitable definition of the word impression?

• something that sounds similar to how someone speaks

• initial feelings about a person, place or thing

• the technique of creating images with bold brushstrokes

Answer explanation

Impressions are unique to each reader. They can be based on the text or from prior knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is the flag of Trinidad?

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Answer explanation

Floella Benjamin lived in Trinidad until the age of ten.

Which of the following are Floella's sisters?

• Marmie

• Cynthia

• Mrs. Jackson

• Sandra

Answer explanation

Floella had 5 siblings: Sandra, Lester, Ellington, Roy and Cynthia.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

True or False? In Chapter 1, Floella describes her upbringing as challenging and negative.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Floella's writing tells the reader that there were lots of things she enjoys from her early childhood, including food, her home and family life.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Place the following events from Chapter 1 into chronological order.

• Floella sits with her father on the gallery and listens to stories.

• Floella describes going to the local market with her mother.

• Floella's brother Ellington is born.

Answer explanation

Floellla has close relationships with both parents. They both care deeply for her and her siblings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3