Exploring The Orphan of Ellis Island

Who is the main character in chapters 7-12 of "The Orphan of Ellis Island"?

• Dominic

• Maria

• Antonio

• Mrs. Perillo

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What country do the boys travel through in chapters 7-12?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Germany

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a setting described in chapters 7-12?

• A busy city street

• A mountain village

• A desert

• A school classroom

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Who helps Dominic during his journey in these chapters?

• The police

• The Lazzarino brothers

• His teacher

• His parents

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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What is one main theme found in chapters 7-12?

• Friendship

• Magic

• Sports

• Cooking

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Summarize what happens when Dominic meets the Lazzarino brothers.

• They ignore him.

• They help him and become his friends.

• They send him away.

• They play a trick on him.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

Why do the boys have to leave their village?

• They want to go on vacation.

• They are searching for a better life.

• They are running from the police.

• They are lost.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the setting of the mountain village affect the boys’ journey?

• It makes travel easy.

• It creates challenges and dangers.

• It is always warm and safe.

• It is full of helpful people.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What can you infer about Dominic’s feelings when he is separated from his family?

• He is excited.

• He feels lonely and scared.

• He is angry.

• He feels nothing.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Compare how Dominic and the Lazzarino brothers react to the difficulties they face.

• Dominic gives up, but the brothers keep going.

• Both show courage and help each other.

• The brothers are scared, but Dominic is not.

• They all ignore their problems.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3