Towers Falling Ch 1-5

What is the main character's (Dèja's) living situation at the beginning of the novel?

• Living in a house with her family

• Living in a homeless shelter

• Living with her grandparents

• Living in a nice apartment building

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which school does Dèja attend?

• Brooklyn Middle School

• Manhattan Academy

• Brooklyn Collective Elementary

• Queens Public School

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who becomes Dèja's first friend at her new school?

• Miss Garcia

• Ben

• Elizabeth

• Jonathan

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What health condition affects Dèja's father?

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Depression and breathing problems

• Cancer

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What subject does Miss Garcia teach the class about that makes Dèja uncomfortable?

• Mathematics

• World History

• September 11th

• Civil Rights Movement

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Dèja initially react to the September 11th curriculum?

• With enthusiasm and interest

• With anger and resistance

• With complete indifference

• With immediate understanding

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Ben share with Dèja about his family background?

• His family immigrated from Turkey

• His grandparents survived the Holocaust

• His parents are divorced

• His family owns a local business

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What activity does Miss Garcia assign to help students learn about their community?

• Writing a research paper

• A project about where they live

• Building a building model

• Making community connections web

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Dèja feel different from her classmates?

• She's new to the school

• She lives in a homeless shelter

• She speaks a different language

• She's younger than everyone else

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Sabeen wear that makes her stand out from other students?

• Bright colored clothing

• A hijab (head scarf)

• Designer clothes

• Sports uniforms

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3