A Chair for My Mother

What events happen at the beginning of the story? Choose ALL that apply.

• the girl goes to her mother's work

• sometimes the girl helps at the diner

• the girl puts half of her money into the jar

• the girl's mother makes her stay at the house

• the girl goes to the store with her money

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What was the family's goal?

• to save money for a chair

• to build a house

• to own a diner

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What did they think was the most important thing to buy?

• a new couch

• a new table

• a new chair

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Why does mother need a new chair?

• her old chair broke

• her old chair is too soft

• her old chair burned

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did mother and daughter get the chair?

• Friends gave it to them after the fire.

• They saved money to buy it.

• The bank gave it to them.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the main theme of 'A Chair for My Mother'?

• Family and community support

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and technology

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Who is the author of 'A Chair for My Mother'?

• Vera B. Williams

• Dr. Seuss

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What event prompted the family to save for a new chair?

• A house fire

• A flood

• A burglary

• A storm

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CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What role does the community play in 'A Chair for My Mother'?

• They help the family save money

• They ignore the family's plight

• They compete with the family

• They discourage the family's efforts

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the significance of the chair in the story?

• It symbolizes comfort and stability

• It represents wealth and power

• It is a symbol of adventure

• It signifies mystery

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9