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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Small Groups - Recent Past, Far Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what country does Deja say her mother hails, prompting Sabeen's excitement about adding to the cultural map in the school hallway?
(a) Barbados.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Sudan.
(d) Jamaica.

2. Even though Deja is not enjoying school at the moment when the class discusses 9/11, she says that school is still better than what?
(a) Sitting on the steps outside the shelter.
(b) Work.
(c) Family.
(d) Home.

3. From what country does Sabeen say she is from originally?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Sudan.
(d) Somalia.

4. About what subject does Deja dread the teacher asking her to write an essay?
(a) Her summer vacation.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Her hero.
(d) Her plans for the future.

5. What is the only word Deja says Ma ever uses in relation to Pop?
(a) Proud.
(b) Sick.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what source does Deja get her lunch on the first day at her new school?

2. What does Miss Garcia tell the class about the paper dolls brought to school by Deja?

3. What is NOT an element of Ben's physical appearance?

4. Miss Garcia explains to the class that what element is the starting point for connecting to history?

5. How many people does Miss Garcia explain to the class had been killed in the attacks on the Twin Towers?

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