What did Deja think about history?

It didn't have anything to do with her.

where you come from & who you are.

They drew circles on the board for...

social units - groups they belong to.

What did Ray & Leda do at Ben's house?

get covered in chocolate from making brownies

What did NOT happen when Deja returned from Ben's house?

Deja started crying and begged Pop to talk to her about 911.

Which statement is FALSE? Sabeen's mother does NOT speak English., Sabeen's mother wears a niqab for modesty., Sabeen wears different colored head scarves each day of the week., None of these are false.

Sabeen's mother does NOT speak English.

At Sabeen's she says, "We're dining traditional." What did she mean by that?

They will sit on fluffy pillows and eat on the floor.

How was Miss Garcia connected to 9/11?

She was a 5th grader when the towers fell.

Choose the statement that is FALSE about the Twin Towers.

Only Americans could enter the buildings.

Sabeen referred to being picked on by a cashier that said, "Go back to Saudi Arabia." What was she referring to?

Most of the terrorists from 911 were from Saudi Arabia.

Choose the statement that is FALSE: Terrorists don't represent a single nation., Terrorists are narrow-minded people, incapable of independent thought and critical thinking., There have been many terrorist attacks on American soil., Since 2001 America has been engaged in a new kind of war - a war on terror.

There have been many terrorist attacks on American soil.

Why did Ben know so much about the towers?

911 was why Ben's dad joined the Marines.

Why did Ben and Deja go to the memorial on a school day?

Deja would have to bring Ray and Leda on the weekend.

What is a theme of Towers Falling?

It is important to have caring people in your life, especially during difficult times.

What has happened by the end of the book?

Deja's family had been to Sabeen's house.

What had NOT changed at the end?

All of these things happened at the end.

Towers Falling Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the author of Towers Falling?

Back

Jewell Parker Rhodes

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where did Deja live?

Back

Avalon Family Residence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What grade was Deja in?

Back

5th grade

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Deja's teacher?

Back

Miss Garcia.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Ben wearing on the first day of school that Deja couldn't believe?

Back

cowboy boots.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who switched seats on the first day of school?

Back

Sabeen

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Deja's mom was from what country?

Back

Jamaica

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