U5W4 PMA - Idioms & Character/Setting/Plot

What is something shared by both Maria and the other immigrants entering Ellis Island?

• They moved to start a new life in America.

• They left family behind in their homeland country

• They would be starting a new job that was waiting for them.

• They were starting school in a new country with new rules.

Which of the following describes a difference between Maria and the immigration worker?

• The worker was born in America, but Maria was born in Italy.

• The worker speaks and understands English, but Maria does not at first.

• The worker is able to speak Italian fluently, but Maria is still learning the language.

• The worker does not know how to speak another language, but Maria does.

Read the sentence from the text.

She had been passing out water and bandages all afternoon and felt ready to drop.

Why does the author include the idiom “ready to drop”?

• to show where Roberta puts the water

• to show what Roberta wants to do

• to show how tired Roberta feels

• to show why Roberta keeps going

Read the sentence from the text.

Since most families struggled to make ends meet, the town had put off the new protections.

What does the the idiom “struggled to make ends meet” show about the families?

• They want an end to the lack of safety in the coal mines.

• They get together often to talk about town needs.

• They need to work together in emergencies.

• They have trouble paying bills and buying what they need.

What is the difference between where the Carpenters live in Tennessee and where they plan to live in Kansas?

• They farmed in Tennessee but will not farm in Kansas.

• Their friends in Tennessee had mostly moved away, but they have many friends in Kansas.

• Their land in Tennessee was overworked, but there was plenty of free land in Kansas.

• They do not own a farm in Tennessee but will own their own farm in Kansas.

Read the sentence from the text.

The family hugged and cheered as they began planning the trip west, although Althea had mixed feelings about moving because she had to say goodbye to her friends.

Why does the the idiom “had mixed feelings” show about Althea?

• She wants to both go and stay.

• She wants her friends to miss her

• She does not want to leave Tennessee.

• She is very excited to move to Kansas.

What common goal do Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter share?

• buying and selling farms

• helping their friends move west

• starting their own business

• owning land in Kansas

Why does Althea's father use the idiom "a piece of cake"?

• to show how exciting the trip is

• to show how difficult the trip is

• to show how it will be better in Kansas

Why does Althea's father use the idiom "good sports"?

• to thank the children for helping with directions

• to thank Althea for taking care of her younger brothers

• to thank the children for staying positive during a tough situation

Which sentence describes a difference between Althea and her parents?

• Althea is sad about leaving her friends.

• Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter grew up in the West.

• Althea was born during the Civil War.

• Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter fought in the Civil War.