The Power of a Dinner Table

What is the name of Kathy Fletcher and David Simpson's son?

• David

• Santi

• John

• Alex

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is unusual for the kids who visit Kathy and David's house?

• Having a smartphone

• Having a bed at home

• Going to school

• Eating vegetables

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is banned during Thursday dinners at Kathy and David's house?

• Television

• Cellphones

• Music

• Pets

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the name of the charitable organization set up by Kathy and David?

• Kids First

• AOK (All Our Kids)

• Helping Hands

• Youth Support

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do the kids call Kathy and David?

• Aunt and Uncle

• Momma and Dad

• Teacher and Coach

• Sister and Brother

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main challenge faced by kids in poverty according to the text?

• Lack of access to education

• Unpredictability and complexity of their situation

• Lack of food and shelter

• Inability to make friends

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the college application process appear to the kids, as described in the text?

• A clear and straightforward path

• A shapeless fog

• An exciting opportunity

• A simple procedure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role do adults in the community play for the kids, according to the text?

• They provide financial support

• They give kids a chance to present their gifts

• They discipline the kids

• They teach academic subjects

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the text, what is considered the "necessary force" for saving souls?

• Wealth

• Education

• Love

• Power

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What crisis is mentioned as being deeper than the labor participation rate and ISIS?

• Economic crisis

• Crisis of solidarity and intimacy

• Environmental crisis

• Political crisis

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3