U6L16 Summative

Part 1 How does Esperanza’s view about staying at school for lunch differ from her siblings?

• All of the children hate the Canteen.

• Nenny wants to stay at school for lunch just like Esperanze, but her brothers are busy.

• They all wish they could stay at the Canteen but their mother refuses to make them lunches.

• Nenny likes to go to her friend’s house and her brothers have responsibilities during the lunch time but Esperanza really wants to stay and eat at school.

Answer explanation

Esperanza wants to stay at school for lunch, while Nenny prefers going to a friend's house and her brothers have other responsibilities. This highlights Esperanza's unique desire compared to her siblings.

Part 2 What pieces of text evidence support your answer to Part 1? Select all that apply.

• Nenny says she doesn’t ever want to eat at school…

• You don’t live far she says, you live across the boulevard.

• They don’t want to eat at school either. They like to stand out in the cold.

• The Canteen! Even the name sounds important!

• You kids just like to invent more work for me.

Answer explanation

Nenny's desire to avoid eating at school highlights her feelings about the environment. The importance of 'The Canteen' suggests a significant social aspect, while the comment about inventing work indicates frustration with students' choices.

How does Esperanza feel during her time in the canteen?

Write at least ONE complete sentence.

Answer explanation

Esperanza feels isolated and uncomfortable in the canteen, as she struggles with her identity and the social dynamics around her, highlighting her sense of alienation from her peers.

What piece of "text evidence" (paragraph number) helped you create your last response about her feelings?

For full credit, the text should be copied exactly and include quotation marks followed by the paragraph number.

Answer explanation

The text evidence from paragraph 3 highlighted the main conflict, which was crucial in understanding the plot's development and resolution, thus supporting my response.

What does the phrase "the bread already greasy and the rice cold" suggest about the narrator's lunch?

• It is fresh and tasty.

• It was prepared with care.

• It is unappealing and neglected.

• It is a favorite meal.

Answer explanation

The phrase "the bread already greasy and the rice cold" indicates that the food is not fresh and has been left unattended, suggesting it is unappealing and neglected.

What does the narrator mean by saying she "can’t even blow up a balloon without getting dizzy"?

• She is very weak.

• She doesn’t like balloons.

• She is afraid of balloons.

• She is very skilled at blowing up balloons.

Answer explanation

The narrator's statement about getting dizzy from blowing up a balloon suggests a lack of physical strength or stamina. This implies she is very weak, as even a simple task like this overwhelms her.

How does the word "anemic" impact the reader's understanding of the narrator's physical state?

• It implies strength.

• It suggests weakness.

• It indicates happiness.

• It shows confidence.

Answer explanation

The word 'anemic' suggests weakness, as it is commonly associated with a lack of vitality or energy. This choice indicates that the narrator's physical state is frail or unhealthy, enhancing the reader's understanding of their condition.

When the Sister Superior says, "You live across the boulevard," how does this choice of words affect the narrator's feelings?

• It makes her feel embarrassed.

• It makes her feel proud.

• It makes her feel angry.

• It makes her feel happy.

Answer explanation

The phrase "You live across the boulevard" highlights a social divide, making the narrator feel embarrassed about her living situation, as it emphasizes her perceived lower status compared to others.

Part 1 What is the connotation of the phrase "the ones even the raggedy men are ashamed to go into" as used in the passage?

• It implies that the houses are well-maintained and attractive.

• It suggests that the houses are in such poor condition that even those who are often overlooked feel embarrassed by them.

• It indicates that the houses are a source of pride for the community.

• It means that the houses are new and luxurious.

Answer explanation

The phrase indicates that the houses are in such poor condition that even the raggedy men, who are typically marginalized, feel embarrassed to enter them, highlighting the severity of their dilapidation.

Part 2 Which detail from the passage best supports the connotation of the houses being in poor condition?

• And then she made me stand up on a box of books and point.

• "That one?” she said pointing to a row of ugly 3-flats...

• I always cry when nuns yell at me, even if they’re not yelling.

• Yes, I nodded even though I knew that wasn’t my house and started to cry.

Answer explanation

The detail "a row of ugly 3-flats" directly conveys the poor condition of the houses, using the word "ugly" to suggest neglect or disrepair, which supports the connotation of the houses being in poor condition.