Islandborn Story Comprehension Quiz

In the story *Islandborn*, what does Lola ask her classmates to do for their school assignment?

• Draw a picture of their favorite animal

• Write a poem about their family

• Draw a picture of the place where they or their family came from

• Make a map of their neighborhood

In *Islandborn*, Lola left the Island when she was very young. How does she find out about the Island?

• She reads books about it in the library

• She asks the people in her community who remember the Island

• She watches videos about it on television

• She looks at old photographs her parents kept

Which word best describes Lola's personality throughout the story?

• Shy and unwilling to talk to others

• Curious and determined to learn about her roots

• Angry and frustrated with her assignment

• Bored and uninterested in her heritage

In *Islandborn*, where does most of the story take place?

• On a tropical island surrounded by the ocean

• In a small rural town in the countryside

• In a city neighborhood where many immigrants live

• In a school located in the middle of a forest

What is the main problem Lola faces at the beginning of *Islandborn*?

• She does not have any art supplies to complete her drawing

• She cannot remember the Island because she left when she was a baby

• She does not want to share her drawing with the class

• She is new to the school and does not know anyone

In the story, what does the Monster represent that the people of the Island had to face?

• A dangerous storm that destroyed the Island

• A difficult and frightening force, like a dictatorship, that caused fear and suffering

• A large sea creature that lived near the Island's shore

• A mean neighbor who lived on the Island

How does Lola solve the problem of not remembering the Island?

• She gives up and draws a picture of her apartment instead

• She travels back to the Island to see it for herself

• She collects memories and descriptions from the people in her community

• She asks her teacher to give her a different assignment

In *Islandborn*, the neighbors and community members each share a different memory of the Island. What does this show about how people remember a place?

• People always remember the same things about a place

• Different people hold different pieces of a place in their hearts, and together those pieces form a whole picture

• Only older people can remember important details about a place

• Memories of a place are always sad and painful

Think about the theme of identity in *Islandborn*. How does completing her drawing help Lola understand who she is?

• It helps her realize she is a talented artist

• It helps her feel connected to her cultural roots and understand where she comes from

• It helps her win a prize at school

• It helps her make new friends in her classroom

In *Islandborn*, the Island is described as having bright colors, beautiful birds, and delicious food. What does this vivid description of the setting tell the reader about how the community feels about the Island?

• The community finds the Island boring and plain

• The community feels the Island is a dangerous place they are glad to have left

• The community holds the Island in their hearts with love, pride, and joy

• The community has completely forgotten what the Island looks like