The Castle on Hester Street Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'castle' as used in 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• A large building typically of the medieval period

• A small house

• A type of food

• A piece of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes the setting of 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• Urban

• Rural

• Suburban

• Deserted

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

In the context of 'The Castle on Hester Street', what does 'Hester Street' refer to?

• A fictional place

• A real street in New York City

• A character in the story

• A type of building

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What part of speech is the word 'castle' in the title 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'castle'?

• Fortress

• Cottage

• Apartment

• Tent

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the primary theme of 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• Immigration

• War

• Romance

• Technology

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which literary device is most prominent in 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main conflict in 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• Cultural adjustment

• Financial struggle

• Romantic rivalry

• Political intrigue

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Who is the protagonist in 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• A young immigrant

• A wealthy businessman

• A local politician

• A famous artist

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the tone of 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• Hopeful

• Despairing

• Humorous

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B