Michaela De Prince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina

What is one theme that can be found in "Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina"?

• Join lots of classes to become really good at what you want to do.

• Don't let antagonism towards you get you down.

• Even if you are an orphan, you can do big things.

• Never give up on your dreams, no matter what the challenges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In “Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina,” how has DePrince realized her dream? Choose two options.

• with the help of her adoptive mother

• with the support of the Aunties

• through hard work and practice

• as a result of luck and good timing

• by remaining shy and self-conscious

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A: In “Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina,” what did the magazine photograph of the ballerina represent to DePrince?

• friendship, kindness, and hard work

• discipline, athleticism, and strength

• riches, fame, and glamour

• beauty, love, and hope

Part B: Why did the ideals in Part A represented by the magazine photograph most likely have such a strong impact on DePrince? Reminder of Part A Question: In “Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina,” what did the magazine photograph of the ballerina represent to DePrince?

• They were lacking in DePrince’s childhood.

• They were taught repeatedly in the orphanage.

• They were ideals that others encouraged DePrince to have.

• They were ideals that reminded her of her Aunties.

According to “Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina,” which of the following events most helped DePrince’s self-confidence?

• making friends with Mia, her mat-mate

• being adopted with Mia by Elaine DePrince

• completing a tour with the Dance Theater of Harlem

• learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition

Which features of “Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina” indicate that it is biographical writing? Choose three options.

• DePrince is a real person.

• DePrince’s story is one of success.

• DePrince’s story takes place in more than one country.

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

• The author includes facts about how DePrince was adopted.