A Matter of Prejudice

Which of the following quotations best illustrates Madame Carambeau’s change of heart as described in Part A?

• “Her arms and her lap were at once adjusted so as to become the most comfortable of resting places.” (Paragraph 14)

• “The child was perfectly content to lie still and prattle a little in that language which madame thought hideous.” (Paragraph 15

• “When the little girl slept Madame Carambeau arose, and treading carefully and deliberately, entered her room” (Paragraph 16)

• “Madame, in all her varied experience with the sick, had never before nursed so objectionable a character as an American child.” (Paragraph 30)

Which ideas from the story best present the contrasting point of view of Madame Carambeau and her daughter?

• Madame Carambeau accepts all people, while her daughter is insistent on associating with people of her own social class.

• Madame Carambeau loves children of all backgrounds, while her daughter embraces children of French descent only.

• Madame Carambeau thinks less of people who are not like her, while her daughter does not consider differences when deciding with whom she will interact.

• Madame Carambeau will only help children of wealthy families like her own, while her daughter seeks to help the poor.

How is Madame Carambeau most affected by the absence of the little girl?

• She feels like she doesn’t have anyone to make her feel normal.

• She feels alone and misses the girl, but this absence makes her begin to reflect on her prejudices.

• She feels more fearful about the fact that the girl’s parents are unfit to take care of her.

• She feels anger about the fact that she no longer has anyone to nurse back to health.

What is the theme of the passage?

• Often, prejudiced people don’t realize they are prejudiced.

• Prejudice is often based in misunderstanding and stubbornness.

• Children are the best common ground for people with differences

• Family bonds are stronger than disagreements over culture.

bias

• an account of someone's life that is written by another person

• prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared to another, usually in a way considered unfair

• visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

• the attribution of human characteristics to something nonhuman

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

• Inference

• Central Idea

• Logos

• Bias

Dislike of certain people based on race, gender, or other characteristics.

• racism

• prejudice

• discrimination

• civil disobedience

a prejudice view (either for or against); a preference

• tone

• bias

• allusion

• mood

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'A Matter of Prejudice'?

• A) The importance of family ties.

• B) The impact of cultural differences.

• C) The journey from prejudice to understanding.

• D) The role of education in overcoming bias.

In 'A Matter of Prejudice', how does Madame Carambeau's attitude towards the American child change?

• A) She becomes more accepting and caring.

• B) She remains indifferent throughout.

• C) She becomes more hostile and prejudiced.

• D) She ignores the child completely.