Exploring Freedom in Brown Girl Dreaming

What was one of the reasons the narrator's family did not stay in their first apartment in Brooklyn?

• They didn't like the neighborhood.

• The bathroom ceiling fell into the bathtub.

• The apartment was too small.

• The rent was too high.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What did the narrator's mother do when the bathroom ceiling fell into the bathtub?

• She fixed it herself.

• She ignored it.

• She called the landlord.

• She called Aunt Kay and Bernie for help.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the narrator find joy in, even before they could write?

• Reading books.

• Holding a composition notebook.

• Playing with toys.

• Drawing pictures.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Why did the narrator and their siblings have to leave the classroom during the pledge of allegiance?

• They were being punished.

• They didn't know the words.

• It was against their religion.

• They were late to class.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did the narrator's uncle Robert bring as a gift for their sister?

• A dress.

• A toy.

• A pair of silver earrings.

• A book.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the narrator's mother say about lying?

• It is a sign of intelligence.

• It is a form of creativity.

• It leads to stealing.

• It is harmless.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What health issue did the narrator's brother Roman face?

• Diabetes.

• Lead poisoning.

• Allergies.

• Asthma.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Where did the narrator and their siblings spend their summer days in South Carolina?

• At the beach.

• At their grandparents' house.

• At Mrs. Hughes's nursery.

• At a summer camp.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What did the narrator do during field service as a Jehovah's Witness?

• Went to school.

• Read books.

• Played games.

• Knocked on strangers' doors.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did the narrator's grandfather do in his garden?

• Grew vegetables.

• Planted flowers.

• Built a shed.

• Painted fences.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3