Characters and Setting in The Night Diary

Who is the main character in "The Night Diary"?

• Nisha

• Amil

• Kazi

• Papa

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the name of Nisha's brother?

• Kazi

• Amil

• Papa

• Rashid Uncle

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

Where does Nisha's family live at the beginning of the story?

• Delhi

• Bombay

• Mirpur Khas

• Karachi

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the profession of Nisha's father?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Farmer

• Shopkeeper

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Who helps Nisha with her chores at home?

• Amil

• Papa

• Kazi

• Rashid Uncle

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

What is the time period in which "The Night Diary" is set?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What major historical event is taking place during the story?

• World War I

• Partition of India

• Independence of America

• French Revolution

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the name of Nisha's family's cook?

• Rashid Uncle

• Kazi

• Amil

• Papa

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

What type of climate does Nisha's hometown have?

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and dry

• Mild and rainy

• Tropical and humid

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the main mode of transportation for Nisha's family when they leave their home?

• Car

• Train

• Bicycle

• Airplane

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3