A Paradise Called Texas Chapter 1

What is the setting in chapter 1?

• America, May 1845
• France, May 1845
• Germany, May 1845
• Fort Worth, TX January 2024

What exciting news did Mina have for her family?

• She found a new friend who was visiting from Texas.
• Her brother just won an award.
• She made lunch for her family for the first time.
• There was a stranger in town to talk about moving to Texas.

Who convinced Mina’s dad to go listen to the man from Texas?

• Mina's grandpa
• Mina
• Mina's mom
• The stranger

How did they know that Texas land would belong to them and not Texas?

• German noblemen had purchased the land to sell to German settlers.
• The indians told them so.
• They weren't worried about it at all and told the stranger her was silly.

What did the man promise to those who would move to Texas?

• Their very own Indian tribe that would make them feel welcome and safe.
• He promised that each family would receive 320 acres, transportation, wagons to take you to the new colony, food and supplies until the first harvest.
• He promised that it would be easy.

How much would going to Texas cost the family?

• It would cost 600 dollars.
• It was free
• It would cost 600 gulden.

How did Mina’s mother feel about leaving Germany?

• She was glad to get out of town.
• She was looking forward to the adventure.
• She didn't care.
• She did not want to leave.

What reasons do Mina’s mother give for not wanting to move?

• She said that her family was here and that Germany as the Fatherland.
• She said that she was just kidding that she was happy to leave and never liked Germany anyway.

True or False: Nina's father said he wanted to go to Texas because they would never have their own home for farm in Germany and his time as a weaver had ended.

• True
• False

If they moved, how long would they have to prepare?

• They would leave in two years.
• The had to leave the next day.
• They had the rest of the summer.
• Just kidding, they're not leaving.