Mother and Daughter

PART A: How does the plot develop the theme of the story?

• Yollie's embarrassment at the dance makes her believe that money can provide happiness.

• Despite the unfortunate events at the dance, Yollie realizes that her mother does her best to make her happy.

• When Yollie is unable to buy the things she wants, she understands the importance of finding a good job.

• After Yollie dances with Ernie, she realizes that he doesn't care how expensive her clothes are.

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "But there was nothing funny about Yollie needing a new outfit for the eighth-grade fall dance. They couldn't afford one." (Paragraph 15)

• "Yollie could tell that he was in love, and with her, of course. The dance continued successfully, romantically, until it began to pour." (Paragraph 26)

• "Yollie tossed her Seventeen on her bed. She was embarrassed at last night's tirade. It wasn't her mother's fault that they were poor." (Paragraph 39)

• "'Let's forget it. It's better to get an education. If you get a good job and have spare time then maybe you can invent something.'" (Paragraph 43)

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How does Mrs. Moreno's view of money change by the end of the story?

• She is willing to spend money as long as it makes Yollie happy.

• She plans to save her money better in the future.

• She wants Yollie to work for her money.

• She thinks her money should be used for Yollie's future.

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "her mother, genuinely sad because they couldn't buy the outfit, even though there was a little money stashed away for college." (Paragraph 16)

• "'Water is all you need. My daughter needs clothes, but I don't have no money.'" (Paragraph 38)

• "'The county fair hires people. We can get a job there. It will be here next week.'" (Paragraph 43)

• "'I've been saving a little money every month,' said Mrs. Moreno. 'For you, m'ija.'" (Paragraph 48)

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What are some ways and author may characterize a character?

• Directly

• Indirectly

• Explicitly

• Implicitly

• All of the above

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