Mama's Window

Why did the people jump to their feet and burst into applause in paragraph 45?

• The choir started singing “Glory Alleluia”.

• It was time to start the picnic.

• The beautiful stained glass window was unveiled.

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Paragraph 62 contains a vibrant description of the swamp where Sugar and his Uncle live. Name three things you can see there.

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Why do Sugar and Uncle Free talk the way they do?

• They didn’t go to school, so they didn’t learn.

• They are practicing for a play.

• They live in the old south and that’s how they talk.

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What type of figurative language is used in paragraph 32?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

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How does the setting influence Sugar’s life?

• He goes to his mother’s funeral.

• He has to ride a boat to get around.

• He gets hand-me-down clothes.

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How does Sugar’s attitude change after attending his mother’s funeral?

• He is sad that his mother has died.

• He is angry that kids called him a “swamp rat.”

• He is happy that his mother will be remembered by her window.

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In paragraph 31 Stewie calls Sugar and Uncle Free "Swamp Rats". What kind of relationship do the two boys have?

• Sugar and Stewie are best friends.

• Stewie thinks Sugar is too poor to be there.

• They are cousins, and Stewie is just roasting Sugar.

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An anonymous donor gives money for the stained glass window to be made. Who is the donor?

• Uncle Free

• Pastor Williams

• Mr. Pearson

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Reading paragraphs 19-20, the reader can infer

• Sugar wanted to throw the rock to practice his pitching.

• Sugar was upset his mama didn’t get her window.

• Sugar was upset that his shoes didn’t fit correctly

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How does the use of text structure contribute to the author’s purpose?

• The author’s purpose is informative using a cause and effect text structure.

• The author’s purpose is persuasive using an order and sequence text structure.

• The author’s purpose is entertaining using a narrative text structure.

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