Ma Voiture A Moi Chapter 9

Why does Ben consider the Florian family rich in comparison to the other Haitian people? Check all that apply.

• The Florian family still has their house.

• The Florian family has a huge swimming pool.

• The Florian family owns a car.

• The Florian family has running water.

Check the three things that are cultivated in Haiti.

• bananas

• potatoes

• sugar cane

• beans

Why is Ben having trouble understanding how Melissa and the people of Haiti could be happy? check all that apply.

• Their swimming pools are not big enough.

• They have to grow most of their own food.

• They don't have a lot of "stuff" like many Americans do.

• They live in tiny homes.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) A beautiful life according to Ben

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(b) A beautiful life according to Melissa

• Having a shopping mall close by

• Owning a TV and a computer

• Having access to education and knowledge.

• Being surrounded by family and friends.

• Owning a nice car

• Having a successful career

• The joy in helping others.

• Living in a large nice house.

• Having food to eat and water to drink.

• Experiencing love and companionship.

• Enjoying fine dining experiences

Who has not written Ben the entire summer?

• Madame Sullivan

• Monsieur Sullivan

• Melissa

• Mindy

What adjective does Ben use to describe his world in California as opposed to Melissa's world in Haiti?

• boring

• simple

• civilised

• savage

Who said it? Drag the quote under the name of the person who said it.

Groups:

(a) Ben

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(b) Melissa

• Nous sommes bien plus civilisé que tu ne le penses!

• Nous avons beaucoup de chance parce que nous avons tout.

• Nous n'avons pas besoin de ton aide.

• Toi, mon pauvre garçon. Mon pauvre Américain.

• Nous n'avons besoin ni d'ordinateur ni de télévision.

• Je ne comprends pas la vie ici.

• Je vais retourner dans le monde civilisé.

• Comment pouvez-vous vivre sans centre commercial, sans ordinateur, sans télévision?

Where does Ben go right after his argument with Melissa?

• He leaves the house and goes to Pizza Hut to calm down.

• He leaves the house and goes to the lake to do a bit of fishing.

• He leaves the house and goes to bed.

• He leaves the house and goes to the river.

How did Melissa react when Ben told her he was going back to California, the civilized world?

• She laughed and thought it was funny.

• She was worried that she had upset Ben.

• She was angry and started yelling at him.

• She didn't react at all because she didn't hear him.

Which statement best describes the end of chapter 9?

• When Ben gets back to the house, Melissa apologizes to him.

• Ben stays out all night and doesn't come back until morning.

• When Ben gets back to the house, he immediately apologizes to Melissa because he knows he messed up.

• Ben gets back to the house, and he and Melissa don't speak to each other because they are both angry. Ben goes to bed.