Michaela DePrince and Sierra Leone Quiz

What significant event did Michaela DePrince recently complete?

• A professional stage debut in South Africa

• A world tour as a singer

• A marathon in New York

• A cooking competition in France

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What was the situation in Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002?

• A peaceful economic boom

• A violent civil war

• A technological revolution

• A cultural renaissance

What did Michaela DePrince become after being sent to an orphanage?

• A famous singer

• A number

• A teacher

• A chef

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What condition did DePrince suffer from that caused patches of skin to lose pigmentation?

• Albinism

• Vitiligo

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

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What was the significance of the number 27 in the orphanage?

• It was the number of children in the orphanage.

• It was the favorite number of the caretakers.

• It was the least favorite child in the orphanage.

• It was the number of rooms in the orphanage.

Why was Michaela DePrince distraught at the refugee camp?

• She lost her favorite toy.

• She was afraid of the dark.

• She believed all the other children would be adopted and she would be left behind.

• She was not allowed to play with other children.

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What was Michaela self-conscious about?

• Her height

• Her weight

• Her vitiligo

• Her hair

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What did Michaela's ballet teacher not notice about her?

• Her dance steps

• Her skin patches

• Her hair color

• Her height

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Part A: Which word would best replace 'antagonism' in paragraph 5 without changing its meaning?

• Hostility

• Friendship

• Confusion

• Disagreement

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Part A: Which word would best replace 'antagonism' in paragraph 5 without changing its meaning?

• Hostility

• Friendship

• Confusion

• Disagreement

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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