Bloodline Life Upper intermediate reading questions

What is the common feeling that unites the diverse ethnic groups in Queens, New York?

• Pride in their American identity

• Curiosity about their ancestral roots

• Interest in tracing back their family tree

• Fascination with their recent history

How did Richard's great-grandfather Tomas come to America?

• He boarded a ship to America from Belgium

• He ran away from Poland to Belgium

• He got a job on the railroads in California

• He saw an announcement in a newspaper

What brought Tomas and his brother together in New York?

• Their shared ambition to seek fortune

• Their emotional reunion after years of separation

• Their mutual interest in construction work

• Their desire to honor their parents' memory

What does Richard's grandmother ensure for their family?

• A strong sense of belonging

• A forgetful but caring nature

• A successful career in construction

• A close bond with their aunts and uncles

What is the importance of education according to Tanja's mother?

• It is a must for success in Jamaica

• It is the key to getting ahead in life

• It is something that can never be taken away

• It is a way to secure a good profession

What was Tanja's father's ambition when he came to the US?

• To become a nurse

• To study during the day and work at night

• To follow his daughter's career in medicine

• To become a doctor

What profession did Tanja and her sister choose?

• Nursing

• Teaching

• Engineering

• Medicine

Where is Tanja currently working as a doctor?

• Mount Sinai hospital in Queens

• Belgium

• California

• Jamaica

What does Tanja believe about the opportunity in America?

• It is only available to those with a strong work ethic

• It is a chance to live your dreams

• It is a result of genetic inheritance

• It is something you learn from your parents

What is the great thing about America according to Tanja?

• The opportunity to live your dreams

• The chance to become a doctor

• The strong work ethic of its people

• The dedication to education