Shutting Out the Sky

What is the meaning of luxury?

• circumstance
  circumstance
• challenge
• silly expense
• high-priced pleasure

What is an immigrant?

• someone new to a school
• someone on vacation
• someone who moves to another country
• someone without a home

What does hustled mean?

• hurried along
• talking loudly
• competed
• apologized

What does it mean to elbow your way in?

• sneak in
• jump in
• force your way in
• talk your way in

Which choice describes a newcomer?

• suffering person
• recently arrived person
• unexpected person
• recently appointed person

What is a peddler?

• someone who rides a bike
• mender of shoes
• jewelry maker
• seller of small goods

What does advised mean?

• commanded
  suggested
  suggested
• commanded
• whispered
• demanded

What did Marcus's mother give him?

• a heavy coat
• a snack
• advice
• a book

Marcus had an address in his pocket.  Why was it so important?

• It was the address to his new job.
• It was where all the new immigrants went.
  It was where people lived who could help him
• It was where all new immigrants went.
• It was the home of his best friend.

How was Marcus like the other immigrants?

• He was alone.
• He didn't have a coat.
• He started with nothing.
• He was rich.