Michaela DePrince Quiz Review

In "Michaela DePrince", why was Mabinty (Michaela) called number 27?

• Mabinty means she has to be last

• She was the last child to go to the orphanage

• She was hated by the Aunties

• Children were randomly assigned a number from 1-27

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In "Michaela DePrince", why did the Aunties show so much antagonism or hatred towards Michaela?

• She was ill

• She had bad behavior

• She was left-handed

• She had vitiligo, a skin condition where pigmentation of the skin is lost

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In "Michaela DePrince", what does Michaela say inspired her to become a professional ballerina?

• encouragement from her adoptive mother

• a picture of a ballerina found in a magazine

• losing her parents at a young age

• the war-torn environment of Sierra Leone during her childhood

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How did Michaela DePrince feel when she first learns that her mat-mate (child number 26) is going to be adopted?

• happy for her friend's good luck

• saddened by thoughts of being left behind

• envious of her friend getting to live in America

• worried that her friend's parents would mistreat her

What is the meaning of antagonism in the following sentence?

The teacher shows antagonism towards students who are disrespectful to him.

• makes silly joked with them

• shows immense dislike/hositility towards them for being disrespectful

• has a friendly argument with them

• behaves unusually towards them

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What is the meaning of refugee in the following sentence?

The refugee gathered his family and fled home to safety.

• The person lost their family

• The person wants to live somewhere new

• The person is going to go to a new school

• The person is leaving unsafe living conditions due to war

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What is most likely going to make Miss Faberbock feel distraught?

• having students follow all her directions

• having students study for a test and ace it

• having students talk over her 24/7

• having students showcase good behavior in the hallway

Why would the author want to begin the story AND end the story sharing DePrince's success?

• to put emphasis on her success despite having an extremely hard childhood

• to showcase DePrince's ballet skills

• to suggest that DePrince will continue to struggle throughout her life

• to show DePrince as a successful dancer and survivor

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What does the magazine photograph DePrince finds symbolize/represent to her?

• friends, compassion, determination

• discipline, being athletic, getting stronger

• lots of money, popularity, glamour

• beauty, love, and hope

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What word best describes Elaine DePrince, Michaela's adoptive mother?

• gorgeous

• considerate

• whimsical

• disappointing

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