You Bring the Distant Near Ch. 1-3

In Chapter 1, "Race at the British Club," Sonia wants to smash a cola bottle on the ground to show her frustration, but decides not to do that because she does not want Kwasi to have to work harder. Why is she so frustrated in the first place?

• She doesn't like her bathing suit.

• She feels like she deserves to win the swim meet.

• She feels invisible because the people at the club mostly ignore her and her Indian family.

• She didn't want cola with her lunch and is angry at her mother for getting it anyway.

What happens in Chapter 1, "Race at the British Club," that indicates that Ranee (mom) does not understand the English language or culture well?

• She pulls her daughter out of the pool after she swims one length instead of one lap back and forth.

• She pulls her daughter out of the pool and places her into her lap.

• She places all of the pool towels into her lap and it embarrasses Sonia.

• She laps water out of a bowl like a dog would because she doesn't know the other meaning of the term used for swimming.

At the end of Chapter 1, "Race at the British Club," Sonia decides to finish the race. Select two possible reasons why the reader could infer that she does this.

• She is determined to finish the race.

• She is still upset and isn't ready to go back inside with her family.

• Swimming in the rain brings her joy.

• Her mother let her swim in the rain because it was so hot outside.

Chapter 2, "Home Is Where the Stories Are," is told from which character's point of view?

• 3rd person- Baba's POV

• 3rd person- Sonia's POV

• 1st person- Baba's POV

• 1st person- Sonia's POV

Who is Baba?

• Sonia & Tara's father

• Ranee's father

• Sonia & Tara's brother

• the dog

Identify 2 events from the first time Sonia and Tara's parents met.

• Ranee & Baba met at a school dance

• Ranee & Baba met at an arranged meeting where he selected her out of three ladies

• Ranee played music very well and impressed Baba with her ability

• Ranee won a swim meet and met Baba at that event

Where is the Dad family from originally?

• Ghana, Africa

• New York City, USA

• Bengal, India

• London, England

On page 25, Sonia muses, "Already more restrictions than even in the Land of the Free. I'll find a way." What is she going to find a way to do?

• have freedom and independence

• dance all night

• go on a walking tour of New York City

• find ways to eat foods that are not on her restricted diet

Select 2 reasons why Tara helps Sonia go to the library.

• Tara loves going to the library.

• Tara is being a supportive big sister.

• Tara need to get a book for her class.

• Tara is being protective and making sure that Sonia gets to the library safely.

On page 38, Tara discusses the differences in the way her parents see her and how they see Sonia. Select ALL of the differences.

• They think that Tara is the pretty one.

• They think that Tara is more outgoing and friendly.

• They think that Sonia's skin is too dark.

• They think that Sonia is the smart one.