Michaela DePrince

Where was Michaela born at?

• New York City

• Sierra Leone

• Sierra Vista

• Philadelphia

Why was Michaela moved to an orphanage?

• Because she had a skin condition.

• Because she was considered the "devil's child".

• Because both her parents died in the war.

• Because she got in a lot of trouble.

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Why did the Aunties name her 27?

• Because she was ugly.

• Because she was the shortest.

• Because she was left handed.

• Because she had vitilago.

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When did Michaela find the magazine article of the ballet dancer?

• After she saw her teacher killed.

• After she saw her friend adopted.

• After she saw her friend killed.

• After she saw the Nutcracker.

How did Michaela get adopted?

• Her aunties sold her.

• Her aunties paid someone to adopt her.

• Her aunties told someone that she was unlikely to find another home.

• Her aunties shipped her to America.

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Why was Michaela first disappointed when she moved to the United States?

• Because they weren't wearing ballet pointe shoes.

• Because it was too loud and crowded.

• Because she was separated from her mat mate, 26.

• Because she couldn't go see the Nutcracker.

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How old was Michaela when she started ballet?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the main conflict in this magazine article?

• character vs character

• character vs fate

• character vs nature

• character vs self

What point of view is this article from?

• 1st person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

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What is the main theme of the article?

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Always be honest.

• Never give up.

• Treat others how you want to be treated.

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