Narrator's Life and Experiences

The video tells the story of a great-grandfather who uses matchboxes to document his life journey. Starting in Italy, he faces hardships and eventually migrates to America. The narrative covers his family's struggles, adaptation, and the importance of education. Through his matchbox diary, he preserves memories and shares them with his great-granddaughter, emphasizing the value of storytelling and heritage.

What is the main purpose of the matchbox diary?

• To store valuable items

• To keep track of time

• To remember stories and events

• To collect matchboxes

Why did the narrator's family have no floor in their house?

• They preferred dirt floors

• It was a tradition in their village

• They were waiting to build a new house

• They couldn't afford a proper floor

What did the narrator's father do in America?

• He worked in a factory

• He was a teacher

• He was a sailor

• He was a farmer

How did the narrator's family communicate with their father in America?

• Through phone calls

• By sending letters

• Through telegrams

• By visiting him

What was the narrator's reaction to seeing a car for the first time?

• He was scared

• He was indifferent

• He was amazed

• He was disappointed

What did the narrator use to start his diary?

• A journal

• A notebook

• A matchbox

• A piece of paper

What was the narrator's biggest fear during the journey to America?

• Getting lost

• The ship sinking

• The buttonhook men

• Running out of food

How did the narrator's family react to the Statue of Liberty?

• They ignored it

• They were confused

• They were excited

• They were scared

What was the narrator's first impression of bananas?

• He thought they were too sweet

• He found them strange

• He didn't know how to eat them

• He loved them

Why did the narrator's family move frequently in America?

• They were visiting relatives

• They were following work opportunities

• They were avoiding taxes

• They were looking for better weather