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Worksheet time: 48mins
Who is the author of the book 'Sulwe'?
Lupita Nyong'o
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Tomi Adeyemi
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Who illustrated the book 'Sulwe'?
Vashti Harrison
Kadir Nelson
Christian Robinson
Jerry Pinkney
What is the title of the book written by Lupita Nyong'o and illustrated by Vashti Harrison?
Sulwe
Hair Love
The Day You Begin
I Am Enough
Translate the following dedication from Portuguese to English: 'Para Sekai, a mais nova estrela em nosso céu noturno.'
For Sekai, the newest star in our night sky.
For Sekai, the brightest moon in our sky.
For Sekai, the oldest star in our night sky.
For Sekai, the newest sun in our daytime sky.
Who is the following dedication for?
Lupita
Maria
Carlos
Sofia
What color was Sulwe's skin?
The color of dawn
The color of midnight
The color of noon
The color of sunset
According to the passage, did Sulwe look like anyone in her family?
True
False
Fill in the blank: Sulwe's mother had the color of ____, her father had the color of ____, and her sister Mich had the color of ____.
aurora, crepúsculo, meio-dia
meio-dia, aurora, crepúsculo
crepúsculo, meio-dia, aurora
meio-dia, crepúsculo, aurora
What nicknames did people give to Mich, Sulwe's sister?
Neguinha and Escurinha
Raio de Sol and Bela
Noite and Bela
Aurora and Crepúsculo
How did Sulwe feel when people called her Neguinha, Escurinha, and Noite?
She felt hurt.
She felt proud.
She felt excited.
She felt happy.
Why did Sulwe hide while her sister made many friends?
Because she was hurt by the nicknames people called her.
Because she liked to play alone.
Because she was afraid of the dark.
Because she wanted to read books.
What did Sulwe dream of?
Sulwe dreamed of being the same color as her sister.
Sulwe dreamed of flying to the moon.
Sulwe dreamed of becoming a famous singer.
Sulwe dreamed of having magical powers.
What did Sulwe want besides being the same color as her sister?
She wanted real friends.
She wanted to travel the world.
She wanted to be a singer.
She wanted to have a pet cat.
What did Sulwe try to do with the eraser?
She tried to erase some layers of her dark skin.
She tried to erase her homework mistakes.
She tried to erase a drawing on paper.
She tried to erase a stain on her dress.
Did Sulwe feel pain when she tried to erase her skin?
True
False
Why did Sulwe enter her mother's room?
To play with toys
To use her mother's makeup
To find food
To do homework
What did Sulwe decide to change about herself?
Her clothes
Her friends
Herself from the inside out
Her school
Fill in the blank: Sulwe decided to eat only ______ and bright foods.
lighter
spicy
cold
bitter
What fruit is the child eating in the picture?
Apple
Banana
Orange
Grapes
Name one food item that is white in color in the picture.
Cauliflower
Tomato
Carrot
Spinach
How many bananas are there in the bunch on the floor?
Five
Three
Six
Four
What is the child doing in the picture?
The child is eating a banana.
The child is playing with a toy.
The child is reading a book.
The child is drawing a picture.
Which of the following is NOT present in the picture?
Milk
Bread
Fish
Crackers
The girl prayed to God because:
she needed help or guidance.
she wanted to play outside.
she was feeling hungry.
she was going to a party.
Read the passage below and fill in the blank: "Ela ficou com dor de barriga e foi dormir mais cedo. Pediu um milagre a Deus." She went to bed early because she had a _______.
stomach ache
headache
cold
toothache
The child is doing something in the room. What is the child doing?
The child is reading a book.
The child is sleeping.
The child is playing with toys.
The child is drawing a picture.
Look at the picture. The time of day is shown, and you can tell by certain clues. What time of day is it?
It is morning, as the sun is rising.
It is night, as the stars are visible.
It is afternoon, as the sun is high in the sky.
It is evening, as the sun is setting.
Look at the picture. Select two objects you can see in the room.
A chair and a table
A car and a tree
A boat and a mountain
A lion and a river
When Sulwe woke up the next morning to go to school, what did she notice about her skin?
She noticed that no trace of daylight appeared on her skin, which was the color of midnight.
She noticed her skin had turned bright gold overnight.
She noticed her skin was covered in colorful spots.
She noticed her skin was glowing like the sun.
Who did Sulwe tell everything to?
She told everything to her mother.
She told everything to her friend.
She told everything to her teacher.
She told everything to her sister.
What is the child doing in the second panel?
The child is looking at herself in the mirror and touching her face.
The child is reading a book.
The child is playing with a toy car.
The child is eating a sandwich.
Based on the images, how does the woman show care for the child?
The woman hugs the child in the last panel, showing care and comfort.
The woman ignores the child and walks away.
The woman scolds the child for crying.
The woman gives the child a toy and leaves.
The child appears sad in the images.
True
False
Qual é o seu nome?
Sulwe
Luna
Maya
Kofi
Qual é o significado do seu nome?
Estrela (Star)
Lua (Moon)
Flor (Flower)
Rio (River)
According to Sulwe's mother, where does the real beauty come from?
The real beauty comes from your mind and your heart.
The real beauty comes from your appearance.
The real beauty comes from your clothes.
The real beauty comes from your achievements.
Why did Sulwe's mother say, 'Você é o brilho'?
Because she wanted Sulwe to understand that her value and beauty come from within, not from her appearance.
Because she wanted Sulwe to go outside and play in the sun.
Because Sulwe had just cleaned her room and it was shining.
Because Sulwe was wearing a sparkly dress.
How did Sulwe feel about her appearance after talking to her mother?
Sulwe still doubted her beauty and wondered how she could be beautiful if no one but her mother saw it.
Sulwe immediately felt confident and proud of her appearance.
Sulwe was angry at her mother for not understanding her.
Sulwe decided to change her appearance to fit in with others.
She could be a star because:
she is talented and hardworking.
she dislikes performing.
she avoids challenges.
she lacks confidence.
Look at the picture. What is the child holding in bed?
A book
A teddy bear
An elephant toy
A pillow
Look at the picture. The child is feeling:
happy
angry
scared
bored
On that night, what appeared at Sulwe's window?
A shooting star appeared at Sulwe's window.
A butterfly appeared at Sulwe's window.
A rainbow appeared at Sulwe's window.
A bird appeared at Sulwe's window.
Who sent the star to Sulwe?
The Night sent the star to Sulwe.
The Sun sent the star to Sulwe.
Sulwe's mother sent the star to Sulwe.
The Moon sent the star to Sulwe.
What did Sulwe do after the star appeared?
Sulwe mounted the star and they both left together.
Sulwe hid behind a tree and watched the star disappear.
Sulwe wished upon the star and fell asleep.
Sulwe ignored the star and walked away.
According to the star, who were sisters at the beginning of time?
Night and Day were sisters at the beginning of time.
Sun and Moon were sisters at the beginning of time.
Earth and Sky were sisters at the beginning of time.
Wind and Fire were sisters at the beginning of time.
How did people treat Dia differently from Noite?
People gave Dia affectionate nicknames and said she was kind, gentle, and beautiful. People called Noite scary, mean, and ugly.
People treated Dia and Noite exactly the same, with no differences.
People ignored Dia and only paid attention to Noite.
People thought Dia was scary and Noite was kind.
The sisters, Dia and Noite, loved each other very much.
True
False
What did people say about Noite?
People called Noite scary, mean, and ugly.
People said Noite was friendly and kind.
People thought Noite was very smart and helpful.
People described Noite as cheerful and funny.
How did Noite feel when people called her scary, mean, and ugly?
She always felt hurt when called that.
She felt proud when called that.
She ignored everyone and felt nothing.
She laughed and felt happy.
People treated Dia and Noite differently because:
they had different characteristics.
they looked exactly the same.
they were always together.
they never interacted with anyone.
Read the passage: 'Um dia, Noite se irritou com aquilo e abandonou a face da Terra.' What did Noite do?
Noite abandonou a face da Terra.
Noite iluminou a Terra.
Noite ficou feliz com a situação.
Noite trouxe o dia para a Terra.
Who stayed on Earth after Noite left?
Dia
Sol
Luna
Estrela
What happened when Dia stayed too long?
Dia ficou tempo demais.
Dia foi para casa cedo.
Dia ganhou um prêmio.
Dia esqueceu seu livro.
Who did Dia miss?
A irmã (Noite)
O irmão (Sol)
A professora (Estrela)
O amigo (Vento)
Read the passage and look at the illustration. What did Dia do to solve the problem?
Dia ficou na Terra para sempre
Dia saiu à procura da Noite
Dia esqueceu da Noite
Dia ficou triste
Read the passage below and answer: Who said 'Senti sua falta'? (I missed you)
Dia (Day)
Noite (Night)
Both
Neither
Read the passage below and answer: Why did Noite (Night) feel mistreated?
Because she was dark
Because she was bright
Because she was noisy
Because she was late
Fill in the blank: According to Dia, people need Noite so they can ______, dream, and keep secrets with them.
grow
hide
sing
travel
What happened when Noite returned?
People were happy with her return.
People ignored her completely.
She was met with anger and resentment.
No one noticed her return.
People need the darker tones of the night, according to the passage, because:
they provide rest and renewal.
they help people see better.
they make the day longer.
they increase energy levels.
According to the passage, some lights can only be seen in the _____
dark (escuro)
day (dia)
water (água)
sky (céu)
What kind of shine did Day emanate?
Silver
Golden
Blue
Red
What did Dia and Noite promise to do after they became inseparable?
They promised to value the brightness that exists in both of them, regardless of whether people notice it or not.
They promised to never meet again.
They promised to hide their brightness from everyone.
They promised to become rivals forever.
In what form did a little of Noite manifest during the Day?
In the form of shadows.
In the form of rain.
In the form of wind.
In the form of light.
In what form did a little of Dia show itself at Night?
In the form of moon rays.
In the form of rain drops.
In the form of morning dew.
In the form of falling leaves.
Who explained the importance of both light and darkness in the world?
A estrela (The star)
O sol (The sun)
A lua (The moon)
O vento (The wind)
What did Sulwe decide to do the next morning?
Sulwe decided not to hide anymore. She realized the world was her place.
Sulwe decided to move to a new city.
Sulwe decided to paint her room blue.
Sulwe decided to skip breakfast and go for a walk.
According to the star, what do light and darkness together create in the world?
Only darkness
Only light
The world as we know it: light and darkness; strength and beauty
Only strength
Look at the picture of the girl looking out the window at the night sky. What is she likely thinking about?
Her homework
The stars and her own brightness
Her friends
Her favorite food
Complete the sentence: Sulwe se sentiu ______ por dentro e por fora! (Sulwe felt ______ inside and out!)
linda (beautiful)
triste (sad)
cansada (tired)
assustada (scared)
According to the Author's Note, what did the author do in response to being teased about her dark skin?
She ignored the teasing
She tried to lighten her skin
She moved to another place
She became friends with everyone
Fill in the blank: The author realized that if women with dark skin could be beautiful, then she could also be _______.
beautiful
famous
rich
tall
The main message the author wants to convey in the Author's Note is:
To explain the purpose behind the story
To introduce the main characters
To summarize the plot
To provide a list of references
The author believes that external appearance is the only manifestation of beauty.
True
False
According to the Author's Note, what should we do to let our beauty shine through?
Be kind to ourselves and others
Change our appearance
Wait for others to compliment us
Hide our true selves
Who are the author's parents thanked for in the acknowledgments?
For welcoming the author with unconditional love and guiding them to their own light.
For supporting the author's academic journey with financial assistance.
For introducing the author to literature at a young age.
For encouraging the author to pursue a career in science.
Who believed in the author's ability to write the book before the author realized it themselves?
Simon Green
Rachel Adams
Michael Brown
Jessica Lee
Who helped the author keep their flame alive and reach the end of the project?
Mollie Glick
Sarah Johnson
David Lee
Emily Carter
Who stimulated and brought new sparks to feed the author's ardor?
Zareen Jaffery
Amitav Ghosh
Arundhati Roy
Jhumpa Lahiri
Who gave life to Sulwe and lit the fire in her eyes?
Vashti Harrison
Lupita Nyong'o
Chinua Achebe
Kwame Alexander
Whose keen eyes taught the author to discern the shadows of the flames and whose astute voice gave power to the author's?
Laurent Linn
Sarah Johnson
Emily Carter
James Smith
Who are the people thanked for sharpening the author's lucidity by saying the right thing at the right time?
Ami Boghani, Vernon François, Dede Ayite, Liesl Tommy, Ben Kahn, and K'Naan
J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, Agatha Christie, Dan Brown, and George Orwell
Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Langston Hughes, Alice Walker, and Zora Neale Hurston
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton
Which magazine and event are thanked for providing the moment that triggered the existence of the book?
Essence magazine and Essence Black Women in Hollywood
Time magazine and Women of the Year Awards
Vogue magazine and Met Gala
Ebony magazine and NAACP Image Awards
Lupita Nyong'o is an actress and film producer from which country?
Kenya
Nigeria
Mexico
South Africa
In which film did Lupita Nyong'o make her feature film debut?
12 Years a Slave
Black Panther
Us
Queen of Katwe
Lupita Nyong'o won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in which movie?
12 Years a Slave
Black Panther
Us
Queen of Katwe
Which of the following awards has Lupita Nyong'o NOT won?
Oscar
Screen Actors Guild Award
Tony
NAACP Award
Lupita Nyong'o starred in the movie 'Pantera Negra', which was directed by:
Mira Nair
Ryan Coogler
Jordan Peele
Danai Gurira
Lupita Nyong'o was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in which Broadway play?
Eclipsed
The Color Purple
A Raisin in the Sun
Fences
Lupita Nyong'o lives in which city?
Brooklyn, New York
Los Angeles, California
London, England
Nairobi, Kenya
Who is the author and illustrator of the book Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History?
Vashti Harrison
J.K. Rowling
Maya Angelou
Toni Morrison
Vashti Harrison obtained her master's degree in Fine Arts from which institution?
Harvard University
California Institute of the Arts
Yale University
New York University
Fill in the blank: Vashti Harrison is passionate about _________.
storytelling
cooking
gardening
dancing
Vashti Harrison learned from great masters at Disney and DreamWorks.
True
False
Currently, Vashti Harrison uses her passion for cinema and drawing to create beautiful stories for ________.
children
scientists
athletes
politicians
