Bloodlines reading

Many immigrants in Queens feel attached to their new country.

• true

• false

a melting pot (paragraph 1)

• a belief that hard work is important

• look for a way to get rich

• where they came from

• a place where different people mix together

their ancestral roots (paragraph 2)

• a belief that hard work is important

• look for a way to get rich

• where they came from

• a place where different people mix together

seek his fortune (paragraph 3)

• a belief that hard work is important

• look for a way to get rich

• where they came from

• a place where different people mix together

a strong work ethic (paragraph 4)

• a belief that hard work is important

• look for a way to get rich

• where they came from

• a place where different people mix together

What conclusions do you think the author wanted you to draw after reading the article? Check your answers.

• Immigration has benefited America.

• Immigrants have a stronger connection to their original country than their new home.

• It is important for descendants of immigrants to be aware of their family history.

• It is important for descendants of immigrants to be aware of their family history.

• Many immigrants struggle to adapt to their new home because of cultural differences.

Tomas had a good relationship with this stepmother.

• true

• false

Tanja's mother was able to balance her job with being involved with Tanja's education.

• true

• false

Tanja has chosen a similar career to her parents.

• true

• false

Tomas met his brother in New York one day by accident

• true

• false