Family Dynamics During Air Travel

Miss McClure reads the first chapter of 'One Crazy Summer' by Rita Williams-Garcia. The story follows three sisters on a turbulent flight to Oakland to visit their estranged mother, Cecile. The narrative explores family dynamics, the sisters' expectations of California, and their experiences at the airport. The text also delves into the metaphorical comparison between Cassius Clay and Muhammad Ali, reflecting on strength and resilience.

What is the main reason the narrator and her sisters are on a plane?

• To attend a family reunion

• To move to a new city

• To go on a vacation to Disneyland

• To visit their mother in Oakland

How does the narrator try to comfort her sisters during the flight?

• By singing a song

• By explaining the turbulence

• By giving them toys

• By telling them stories

What role does the narrator see herself playing for her sisters?

• The protector

• The entertainer

• The disciplinarian

• The teacher

Why did the narrator's father decide it was time for them to visit their mother?

• He wanted them to experience flying

• He wanted them to see California

• He thought it was time for them to see her

• He needed a break from parenting

What are the narrator and her sisters dreaming about regarding California?

• Visiting family

• Surfing and picking fruit

• Meeting their mother

• Going to school

What is Big Ma's opinion on the airport's name change?

• She embraces the change

• She is indifferent

• She refuses to acknowledge it

• She is excited about it

How does the narrator feel about her mother, Cecile?

• She is indifferent

• She is excited to see her

• She is forgiving

• She holds resentment

What does Big Ma do at the airport to ensure the girls are looked after?

• She gives them a phone number

• She asks a fellow passenger to watch them

• She talks to the airline staff

• She accompanies them on the flight