Exploring the Themes of Amazing Grace

What types of characters does Grace enjoy playing?

• Animals and inanimate objects

• Only real historical figures

• Only fairy tale characters

• Warriors and royalty

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Why did Grace's classmates think she couldn't play Peter Pan?

• Because she didn't know the lines

• Because of her gender and race

• Because she was too tall

• Because she was too shy

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What was Grace's reaction to her classmates' doubts about her playing Peter Pan?

• She asked the teacher to cancel the play

• She decided to play a different role

• She was motivated to prove them wrong

• She gave up immediately

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How did Grace's family react to her concerns about playing Peter Pan?

• They were indifferent

• They encouraged her to give up

• They supported and motivated her

• They suggested she play another role

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What did Nana do to show Grace she could be anything she wanted?

• Showed her a movie about Peter Pan

• Took her to a library

• Took her to a ballet featuring a successful ballerina from Trinidad

• Gave her a book about famous actresses

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What did Grace use to travel into town with Nana?

• Walking

• A bicycle

• A bus and a train

• A car and a boat

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What did Grace imagine herself doing after seeing the ballet?

• Giving up on acting

• Writing her own play

• Playing Juliet in her room

• Becoming a professional dancer

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What role did Grace ultimately play in the school's production of Peter Pan?

• Wendy

• Tinker Bell

• Captain Hook

• Peter Pan

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Who did the class vote to play Captain Hook in Peter Pan?

• The teacher

• Grace

• Raj

• Natalie

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What did Grace prove by being chosen as Peter Pan?

• That she was the most popular student

• That anyone can achieve their dreams with determination

• That she could memorize lines quickly

• That she was the best singer

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