Words on Fire Ch 1-2

What does the name "Audra" mean in Lithuanian?

• Rain

• Storm

• Wind

• Sun

Why was Audra's language considered illegal?

• It was a secret code

• It was forbidden by the Russian occupiers

• It was too difficult to understand

• It was not written down

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What could happen if soldiers heard Audra speaking her language?

• She could be given a reward

• She could be ignored

• She could be whipped or arrested

• She could be asked to teach it

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What did Audra do to avoid trouble with her name?

• She changed her name

• She avoided saying her name in public

• She wrote her name in a different language

• She used a nickname

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What advice did Mama give about being like Papa?

• Travel like him

• Be happy and smart like him

• Perform tricks like him

• Sing like him

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why did the narrator's parents keep them on the farm?

• To learn farming

• Lithuania was a dangerous place

• To avoid school

• To help with chores

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What did Mama whisper to Papa about his work?

• Is this work too easy?

• Have we risked too much?

• Are you happy with your job?

• Do you need a vacation?

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What language must be spoken at home according to Papa?

• English

• French

• Lithuanian

• German

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What language must be spoken outside according to Papa?

• English

• Russian

• Spanish

• Italian

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What did the narrator sometimes do after finishing chores?

• Visit the village.

• Explore the forest behind their home.

• Go to the market.

• Play with friends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3