A Brand New American Family - Lesson Assessment

What is a synonym for vendors in this sentence?

Many vendors were at the weekend fair.

• families

• ladies

• sellers

Which of these words means excitement about the future?

• purification

• locomotion

• anticipation

What is a synonym for gnawed in this sentence?

Glenn watched as his big dog gnawed the bone.

• chewed

• caught

• chased

What does the word courthouse most likely mean in this sentence?

The courthouse in the small town was a busy place.

• a corner where two roads came together

• a place where legal things happen

• a building that has an open space in the middle

What does the word revolving mean in this sentence?

Planets are revolving around their nearby stars.

• being heated by

• moving closer to

• moving in a circle

Part A What did Ana think about New York City?

• It was a very special place.

• It was loud and noisy.

• It was not as nice as El Salvador.

Part B Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for Part A?

• Broadway bustled with noise and life.

• Ana's mind drifted to her home country of El Salvador.

• No place on Earth was like this place.

Which phrase shows how important the ceremony was?

• a hush settled over the room

• a crowd jostled forward

• an encouraging squeeze

What mood does the author create throughout the story?

• seriousness

• excitement

• repetition

What is meant by the phrase "the building where dreams come true"?

• The building was so beautiful.

• People dreamed about becoming citizens.

• Ana had dreamt about the building before.