From Ireland to New York City

In what year does the story take place?

• 1858

• 1950

• 1900

• 1800

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the name of Uncle Brendan's restaurant?

• Murphy's

• Irish Delight

• The Irish Pub

• Brendan's Place

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What traditional Irish dish does Sean mention?

• Fish and chips

• Onion soup

• Bacon joint and potatoes

• Lamb stew

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What disease affected potato crops in Ireland?

• Rust

• Mold

• Blight

• Late blight

Why does Sean and Fiona's father work far from home?

• He is a farmer

• He is a sailor

• He is building railways

• He is a merchant

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does 'emigrate' mean according to the text?

• Travel for vacation

• Move to another country

• Study abroad

• Visit relatives

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What job does Brendan offer to Michael Connolly?

• Farmer

• Waiter

• Cook

• Cart driver

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why might Sean and Fiona's mother improve?

• Because they will move to a warmer house

• Because their father will be nearby

• Because she will receive medical treatment

• Because the weather will improve

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What skill helped Sean's father to get a better job?

• Having cooking experience

• Speaking several languages

• Being able to read and write

• Being a good driver

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What does 'land of opportunities' mean according to the text?

• A country where hard work is rewarded

• A place with good weather

• A country with many holidays

• A place with many tourist attractions

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4