Nightjohn

What do the children in the pit school read from?

• A book NightJohn stole.

• A feed sack.

• A catalog.

• An advertisement from a newspaper.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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What was Delie forced to do?

• work as a fieldhand

• carry a heavy weight 

• whip Sarny

• pull the buggy

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the setting for Nightjohn?

• city

• plantation

• town

• store

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Nightjohn do for other slaves?

• frees them

• teaches them to read and write

• helps them run away

• sings to them

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main theme of the book 'Nightjohn'?

• Freedom through education

• The importance of family

• The power of friendship

• The struggle for survival

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Who is the protagonist in 'Nightjohn'?

• Sarny

• Nightjohn

• Delie

• Waller

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Nightjohn risk to teach others?

• His life

• His freedom

• His wealth

• His reputation

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the relationship between Sarny and Nightjohn?

• Teacher and student

• Father and daughter

• Friends

• Siblings

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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What does Sarny learn from Nightjohn?

• Reading and writing

• Cooking

• Sewing

• Singing

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the significance of the letter 'A' in 'Nightjohn'?

• It represents the beginning of knowledge

• It stands for anger

• It symbolizes authority

• It is a secret code

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9