Brown Girl Dreaming Part 2 Questions #2

What do you think the title of the poem, "The Beginning," is referring to?

• The beginning of the story.

• The beginning of Jacqueline's love for words, stories, and writing.

• The beginning of the school year for Jacqueline and her siblings.

• The beginning of Jacqueline's new life in Greenville.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

Why is Hope quiet in the poem, "Hope?"

• He misses his Ohio and his father.

• His allergies are making him sick.

• He got and trouble with his grandmother.

• He lost his voice from yelling.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In the poem, "Hope," we learn that the heat down south irritates Hopes skin, the pollen leaves him puffy eyed, and he moves slowly. What is wrong with Hope?

• Hope is homesick.

• Hope ate something bad.

• Hope has allergies.

• Hope is angry.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.7.4

In the poem, "The Almost Friends," Jacqueline talks about other children that live in the neighborhood. Who is it that doesn't want Jacqueline and her siblings playing with the other children?

• Grandma

• Grandpa

• Mom

• Dad

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the poem, "The Right Way To Speak," why does Mama not want the children to say words like ain't, huh, y'all, git, or gonna?

• It reminds her of her husband.

• She is afraid that if they speak like that then they will be made fun of.

• She worries that her parents will be upset with her if they find out the children talk like that.

• It reminds her of southern subservient days.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

In the poem, "The Right Way To Speak," who gets in trouble for saying ain't?

• Odella

• Hope

• Jacqueline

• Gunnar

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the poem, "The Candy Lady," where does Gunnar take the grandchildren?

• To the mall.

• The the grocery store.

• The Candy Lady's house.

• To school.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

What does Gunnar get from the Candy Lady?

• Ice Cream

• A Chocolate Bar

• Jujubes

• Necco Wafers

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What do Jacqueline and her siblings get from the Candy Lady?

• Ice Cream

• Necco Wafers

• A Chocolate Bar

• Jujubes

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In the poem, "The Candy Lady," Jacqueline and her siblings get the same thing Gunnar got. Why do you think that is?

• The children don't like candy.

• They weren't allowed to get candy.

• They ran out of candy and only had ice cream.

• They have a close relationship with Gunnar and admire him.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4