What is the significance of Matt's inability to react to Celia?
The House of the Scorpion ch1-5 P6

Flashcard
•
English
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
Matt's inability to react to Celia signifies his struggle with reality and his emotional state, reflecting his isolation and confusion about his identity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is Matt kept hidden from view?
Back
Matt is kept hidden from view because he is a clone, and his existence is meant to be a secret, reflecting societal prejudices against clones.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What distinguishes Matt from other clones?
Back
Matt is distinguished from other clones by the fact that his brain was not destroyed, allowing him to think and feel like a human.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What impact do the two children have on Matt in chapter 2?
Back
The two children represent a glimpse of normalcy and connection for Matt, highlighting his loneliness and desire for companionship.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How was Matt created?
Back
Matt was created in a laboratory, which raises ethical questions about cloning and the nature of life.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Matt's relationship with Celia reveal about his character?
Back
Matt's relationship with Celia reveals his need for love and care, as she is one of the few people who treats him with kindness.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What themes are introduced in the first five chapters of 'The House of the Scorpion'?
Back
Themes of identity, isolation, and the ethics of cloning are introduced, setting the stage for Matt's journey.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
The Raven Flashcard

Flashcard
•
KG - University
15 questions
The Golden Touch

Flashcard
•
KG - University
15 questions
The Odyssey, Part 1 Test

Flashcard
•
8th Grade - University
15 questions
The House of the Scorpion Ch 6-14 - Plot Flashcard

Flashcard
•
7th Grade - University
12 questions
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Matt de la Pena

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Flipped Flashcard

Flashcard
•
KG - Professional Dev...
12 questions
"Life As We Knew It" Character Review

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
13 questions
Beowulf: The Battle with the Dragon

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
Discover more resources for English
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
6 questions
Earth's energy budget and the greenhouse effect

Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
SMART Goals

Quiz
•
8th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Lesson: Slope and Y-intercept from a graph

Quiz
•
8th Grade