Serafina's Promise

What themes are explored in Serafina's Promise?

• Romance and adventure

• Comedy and drama

• Resilience, determination, and education

• Science fiction and fantasy

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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 does the novel Serafina's Promise teach readers about resilience?

• Resilience is unnecessary

• Resilience is a sign of weakness

• Resilience is essential in overcoming adversity

• Resilience is harmful

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Where is the setting of Serafina's Promise?

• Italy

• Haiti

• France

• Mexico

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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 does Serafina's Promise emphasize about education?

• It is irrelevant

• It is a hindrance

• It is only for the wealthy

• It is essential in breaking the cycle of poverty

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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 did Annemarie promise to do with Ellen's necklace?

• Wear it yourself.

• Hide it in a safe place.

• Throw it away.

• Give it back to Ellen's parents.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Where did Pa tell Serafina she was born?

• in the forest

• in a tree

• at Biltmore

• in a hospital

What is the ultimate goal of Serafina in the novel?

• To become a famous singer

• To travel the world

• To fulfill her promise to become a doctor by pursuing education

• To become a professional athlete

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the significance of Serafina's determination in the story?

• It makes her give up

• It inspires others

• It has no impact

• It leads to failure

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Serafina's determination impact her community?

• It inspires others to pursue education

• It makes her community dislike her

• It has no effect on her community

• It leads to conflict in the community

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does Serafina's story demonstrate the power of determination?

• Determination is harmful

• Determination inspires success

• Determination is irrelevant

• Determination leads to failure

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9