Reading Quiz: Unusual Normality

Beah compares his new “normal” life in America to what?

• A dream come true

• A strange but ordinary routine

• A vacation

• A movie scene

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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What does Beah sometimes choose to do when people ask about his past?

• Tell every detail immediately

• Change the subject or remain silent

• Make up funny stories

• Write about it in the school newspaper

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What is one contrast Beah makes between Sierra Leone and the United States?

• The climate

• The safety and predictability of daily life

• The food portion sizes

• The popularity of sports

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What surprised Beah’s American friends when they got to know him?

• His past experiences in war

• His strong singing voice

• His knowledge of American television shows

• His dislike of American food

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What was one of the ordinary American activities that Beah participated in?

• Running track

• Playing guitar

• Playing paintball

• Joining the school debate team

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