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WorksheetsBonne Année - Collections 8th Grade
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 44mins
The author does not remember living in Haiti because...
it was unpleasant and he forced himself to forget
he was born and raised in New York City
he was very young when his family left
no one talks about it
The author's family lives in New York instead of Haiti because they ...
had to flee to avoid persecution
think New York is a nicer place to live
want their children to be able to speak English
have family that gave them a free place to live
Haitians do not return to Haiti after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies because ...
they want to watch the World Cup
they like New York City better now
Haiti was destroyed in a coup
Duvalier's son "Bébé Doc" takes over and is also a dictator
Why is January 1st important to Haitians?
It is Independence Day
It is like Christmas for them
It is the first day of the new year
It is the day for elections
How is the World Cup soccer game important to the author?
He never got to watch a soccer game before
Haiti beats Italy
It is the first time he felt proud of Haiti
He got to travel to Chicago to watch the game
Which languages does the author understand? Select all that he understands.
English
French
Kreyòl
Spanish
Does the author want to go back to Haiti?
yes, because that is where he is from
yes, because he wants to see his family again
no, because his friends and teachers are in New York
no, because he likes the snow
Does the author return to Haiti?
yes, the move back after Bebe Doc dies
yes, but only for a visit
no, because Bebe Doc is still in power
no, because the blizzard in New York closes the airport
Which means "to be greatest in number or importance"?
adamant
coup
predominate
persecution
Select the word to complete the sentence: The teacher was __________ that the test was fair, it was posted in Control Academic and done using the iPads.
coup
adamant
natal
dispossess
Junior fans _______________ Metropolitan Stadium, especially against Medellin.
adamant
coup
natal
predominate
Which word is a synonym for "stubborn"?
natal
dispossess
predominate
adamant
Many Venezuelans have been _______________________ from their homes; by maybe one day there will be a ____________________ and a new leader will take the place of Maduro.
persecuted; coup
natal; dispossessed
dispossessed; coup
coup; adamant
What word means "to deny someone possession of something or somewhere"?
dispossess
coup
natal
persecution
Which word describes a overthrow of a government?
adamant
coup
dispossess
persecution
Which word is related to birth?
coup
dispossess
natal
adamant
Which word is related to discrimination or harsh treatment of others?
natal
predominate
persecution
coup
Many Barranquilleros have a ___________ connection to Carnaval and Junior.
natal
predominant
adamant
dispossessed
A declarative sentence ...
asks a question
gives a command
makes a statement
expresses surprise
What type of sentence is: OMG Stop!
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
An exclamatory sentence ...
makes a statement
asks a question
gives a command
expresses surprise or emotion
What type of sentence is: That is the most beautiful painting ever!
declarative
imperative
exclamatory
interrogative
An interrogative sentence ...
makes a statement
gives a command
asks a question
expresses surprise or emotion
What type of sentence is: Turn left at the end of the hall.
declarative
imperative
interrogative
exclamatory
What type of sentence is: Miss Alix loves 8th graders.
interogative
exclamatory
declarative
imperative
An imperative sentence ...
makes a statement
asks a question
gives a command
expresses surprise or emotion
What type of sentence is: How was your day?
interrogative
impertative
declarative
exclamatory
Yay, we are going to Disney World
