Susan's Journey Quiz

What can you infer about Susan's personality from the way she handles the walk to the bus stop?

• She complains often and gives up easily.

• She has a creative and resilient spirit, using her imagination to face challenges.

• She does not like being outdoors.

• She is used to cold weather and is not bothered by it.

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Why does thinking about her ancestors help Susan face the wind?

• She is trying to remember facts for a history test.

• Her father told her to think about them whenever she is cold.

• It makes her own struggle seem small in comparison and inspires her to be strong like them.

• She believes her ancestors have magical powers that can protect her.

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What does the phrase 'The victory might be insignificant' suggest about Susan's perspective?

• She believes her accomplishment was pointless.

• She recognizes that her personal struggle isn't a world-changing event, but it's still meaningful to her.

• She is disappointed that no one was there to see her fight the wind.

• She thinks that winning battles is not important.

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How does Susan's perception of the wind change during her walk?

• It goes from being just a cold nuisance to an exciting opponent in a battle.

• It goes from being slightly breezy to dangerously strong.

• It goes from being an exciting challenge to a painful annoyance.

• Her perception of the wind does not change at all.

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What can you infer about Susan's relationship with her father?

• They do not talk to each other very often.

• He puts a lot of pressure on her to be strong.

• He shares family history with her in a way that inspires and influences her.

• He is not aware of how difficult her walk to the bus stop is.

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The detail that Susan was 'exhausted but grinning widely' implies that she felt what?

• Relief that the difficult walk was finally over.

• Annoyance that she had to work so hard just to get to the bus stop.

• A sense of pride and accomplishment from overcoming a challenge.

• Cold and miserable.

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What does Susan's reaction to the wind reveal about her attitude toward challenges?

• She faces challenges with determination and even finds them enjoyable.

• She becomes discouraged and gives up easily.

• She ignores challenges and pretends they don't exist.

• She avoids any situation that seems difficult.

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How does Susan use her imagination during her walk to the bus stop?

• She pretends she is walking on a sunny beach.

• She imagines the wind as a rival she must defeat.

• She imagines she is flying above the city.

• She thinks about her favorite television show.

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What effect does recalling her ancestors have on Susan's experience?

• It makes her feel more isolated and alone.

• It distracts her from the difficulty of the walk.

• It causes her to walk more slowly.

• It gives her strength and motivation to keep going.

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What role does Susan's family history play in her journey to the bus stop?

• It provides her with encouragement and a sense of connection to her roots.

• It distracts her from the task at hand.

• It makes her feel burdened by expectations.

• It causes her to wish she lived somewhere else.

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