Panama Pre-Reading Quiz

Which of the following best explains the importance of the Panama Canal?

• It serves as a tourist attraction.

• It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, reducing shipping times.

• It provides drinking water to Central America.

• It was built for military training purposes.

Who controlled the Panama Canal until 1999, and why was that significant?

• The United States; it marked the end of U.S. control and Panama's full independence.

• France; it marked the beginning of French influence in Central America.

• Colombia; it marked the start of Colombian independence.

• Britain; it marked the end of British colonial rule.

Who was Manuel Noriega?

• An immigrant

• United States politician

• Military dictator of Panama, known for corruption and drug trafficking

• The main character in our story

True or False: Manuel Noriega was captured and stood trial after the U.S. invasion.

• True

• False

What happened as a result of the U.S. invasion of Panama?

• Thousands of people were killed

• Nothing, it was mostly a peaceful invasion

• Thousands of people were displaced (without homes)

• The Panama Canal was destroyed

What does pop culture show us about the immigrant experience?

• Struggles with identity

• Language barriers

• Exaggerated stereotypes

• all of the above

What does ravaged most likely mean in the sentence: "After the storm, the coastline was ravaged, with homes destroyed and trees uprooted"?

• Protected carefully

• Caused severe destruction

• Decorated beautifully

• Washed away gently

The word "reminisce" is a __________ (noun, verb, adjective, or adverb). Which part of speech is it?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

The word "assure" can mean “to comfort someone” or “to promise something confidently.” Which meaning fits best in this sentence: "The coach tried to assure the players that they had prepared enough for the championship game."

• To comfort someone

• To damage something

• To exaggerate emotions

• To bring together

If you didn't know the meaning of the word "convene," what is one reference strategy you could use to clarify its meaning and pronunciation?

• Look it up in a dictionary

• Guess based on context

• Ignore the word

• Ask a friend for the answer