Sailing to America

Which of the following best describes the author's MAIN message about Nora and her family?

• The importance of staying in one's homeland

• The pursuit of a better life and dreams

• The joy of traveling

• The fear of the unknown

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What was Nora's MAIN problem in

this passage?

• She was afraid to leave Ireland

• She missed her dad

• She didn't have any food to eat.

• She missed her mother.

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How does Nora feel about moving to America, based on the text?

• Excited and eager

• Sad but understanding

• Angry and rebellious

• Indifferent

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What evidence from the text shows that Da is optimistic about the future in America?

• He is sad about leaving Ireland

• He tells the children they will join him soon and have a better life

• He is worried about finding work

• He doesn't want to leave Ireland

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What does Danny's reaction to moving to America tell us about his character?

• He is adventurous and excited

• He is fearful and resistant to change

• He is indifferent and unemotional

• He is eager to leave Ireland

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What moral can be drawn from the family's decision to move to America?

• Change is always easy

• Pursuing dreams requires sacrifice and courage

• It's better to stay in familiar surroundings

• Family is less important than friends

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