Ada's Struggles and Emotions

The transcript narrates Ada's life, her struggles with her mother, and her determination to overcome her physical limitations. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Ada's story unfolds as she learns to walk and seeks freedom from her oppressive environment. Her relationship with her brother Jamie is central to her journey, highlighting themes of resilience and hope.

What does Ada's mother threaten to do if Ada talks to anyone?

• Lock her in the room

• Take away her food

• Board over the window

• Send her to school

What year does Ada's story begin?

• 1920

• 1950

• 1945

• 1939

What does Ada's mother do when she sees Ada looking out the window?

• Ignores her

• Smacks her

• Praises her

• Takes her outside

What does Ada's mother do when she sees Ada looking out the window?

• Ignores her

• Smacks her

• Praises her

• Takes her outside

What does Ada's mother do when she sees Ada looking out the window?

• Ignores her

• Smacks her

• Praises her

• Takes her outside

What does Ada's mother do when she sees Ada looking out the window?

• Ignores her

• Smacks her

• Praises her

• Takes her outside

How does Ada feel after being smacked by her mother?

• Relieved

• Angry

• Happy

• Dizzy and seeing stars

What does Ada use to cover the bloodstain on the floor?

• A rug

• A towel

• Her dress

• Her bottom

What does Ada do when she sees the smear of blood on the floor?

• Cleans it up

• Covers it with her bottom

• Ignores it

• Shows it to her mother

What does Ada's mother say about Ada's future?

• It will be bright

• It will be difficult

• It will be easy

• It will be adventurous