Michaela DePrince

How did Mabinty become number 27?

• She was the least favorite child at the orphanage.

• She was the last child to arrive at the orphanage.

• The name Mabinty means "last".

• The Aunties numbered the children as they arrived.

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Why did the Aunties dislike DePrince?

• She was sickly.

• She misbehaved.

• She was left-handed.

• She had a skin condition.

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What does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?

• The influence of her adoptive mother.

• Being orphaned at a young age.

• A picture in a discarded magazine.

• The civil war in Sierra Leone.

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How did DePrince feel at first when she learns of her mat-mate's planned adoption?

• Happy for her friend's good fortune.

• Scared that her friend's adoptive parents would be mean.

• Jealous that her friend would live in America.

• Upset by thoughts of being left behind.

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How has DePrince realized her dream?

• With the support of the Aunties and remaining shy.

• With the help of her mother, hard work and practice.

• With the support of her mat-mate and making a scene.

• She did it on her own by wishing for it every night.

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CCSS.W.6.9A

What is the meaning of antagonism?

• Hostile opposition ( unfriendly disagreement)

• Foolish jokes

• Unexplained behavior

• Friendly disagreement

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What is a "refugee"?

• The person has applied for citizenship.

• The person has enrolled in a new school.

• The person has fled from an unsafe country.

• The person has no close family.

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What does the word "distraught" mean?

• Motivated

• Deeply upset or worried.

• Extremely hungry or starving.

• Very excited.

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Which of the following events MOST helped Michaela DePrince with her self-confidence?

• Learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition.

• Completing a tour with the Dance Theater of Harlem.

• Being adopted with Mia by Elaine DePrince.

• Making friends with Mia, her mat-mate.

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Which of the features from the story does NOT indicated that it is biographical writing?

• DePrince is a real person.

• The story is one of success.

• The author includes DePrince's thoughts and exact words.

• The author included facts about DePrince's adoption.

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