Worksheets"A New Language" Unit 1 Semester Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the effect of the point of view on your understanding of the story?
(Adriana and Christian Ramirez)
(Adriana and Christian Ramirez)
a)
because is in 3rd person limited you can understand Mohamed's thoughts.
b)
because is in 2nd person P.O.V you can see Mohamed's feelings.
c)
because its in 3rd person point of view you can understand Luisa's thoughts
d)
because its in 1st person P.O.V you can see the speakers thoughts and feelings about another person in the story.
2.
How does the conflict affect Mohamed's traits in the story?
(Freddy and Harmony)
(Freddy and Harmony)
a)
Because Mohamed can speak great English, he was confident in America
b)
Because Mohamed can't speak good English, it caused him to be confident to speak
c)
Because of Mohamed's lack of his English skill, it caused him to get nervous and embarrassed
d)
Because Mohamed's lack of English, his sister was embarrassed
3.
How does his immigration to America affect Mohamed?
(Nicholas and Eduardo M.)
(Nicholas and Eduardo M.)
a)
Mohamed has a deep hatred of America
b)
Mohamed felt nervous but he's excited when he get his correct order
c)
Mohamed felt frustrated with the good service he got
d)
Mohamed felt sheepish and misplaced
4.
How does Luisa's character reveal a theme in the excerpt?
a)
Her suspicious nature shows that you cannot trust people you don't know
b)
Her kind nature shows that you should always have hope
c)
Her nosy nature shows that you should mind your own business and not bother others
d)
Her caring nature shows that a kind word can make someone feel welcome.
5.
What is the meaning of the word 'delicatessen' in paragraph 1?
(Paris, Andre, Charly, Dominyck)
(Paris, Andre, Charly, Dominyck)
a)
Restaurant
b)
Hotel
c)
Gas Station
d)
Grocery Store
6.
Why does Mohamed feel really insecure about himself?
(Evan and Angel Cavazos)
(Evan and Angel Cavazos)
a)
Because he does not want people to laugh at him
b)
Because he does not know anything about the English language or culture
c)
Because he has a speech impediment
d)
Because he does not want people to laugh at the way he eats his food
7.
Why is Luisa so caring towards Mohamed?
(Mariam and Grace)
(Mariam and Grace)
a)
Because she knew how Mohamed felt.
b)
Because she had a crush on him.
c)
Because he went to the moon.
d)
Because his parents came to America .
8.
Based on paragraphs 1-3, the reader can conclude that...
(Danisha and Mario)
(Danisha and Mario)
a)
Mohamed doesnt know english but he know whats on the menu
b)
Mohamed understands English very well
c)
Mohamed doesn't really understand the English menu
d)
Mohamed was born in the United States
9.
What is the conflict in the excerpt?
a)
Mohamed wants to order food, but he cannot make up his mind.
b)
Mohamed wants to order food, but cannot communicate with the woman in the shop.
c)
Mohamed wants to return home, but his family wants to remain in the United States.
d)
Mohamed wants to learn English, but Luisa's taunting makes him embarrassed.
10.
Read paragraph 7.
How do Mohamed's thoughts help comfort him?
How do Mohamed's thoughts help comfort him?
a)
They remind him that not everyone is tough enough to handle hot peppers.
b)
The remind him that Tunisia
c)
They remind him that everyone feels out of place in a new country.
11.
What in paragraph 11 supports the primary theme of the excerpt?
a)
"I ended up with a plate of pig's feet. At least you got a soda out of the deal."
b)
Mohamed breathed a sigh of relief that he wasn't the one struggling to communicate,"
c)
"don't feel bad about your English"
d)
"you'll get better"
12.
How does the setting help create the conflict?
a)
Because he is in a fast food place and he doesn't understand the he messes up his order, and feels bad about his poor english.
b)
He felt embarrassed because his drink spilled.
c)
Mohammed was nervous that Luisa heard his messed up order.
d)
Mohamed didn't like his food that he ordered.
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