Exploring Chapter 8: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Where did the cholera outbreak in the narrator's district originate?

• Southern Mali

• Northern Mali

• Eastern Mali

• Western Mali

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the primary cause of cholera transmission mentioned in the text?

• Insect bites

• Airborne particles

• Contaminated food and water

• Direct contact with infected individuals

What measure did the clinic take to help prevent the spread of cholera?

• Built new latrines

• Provided chlorine for water purification

• Distributed antibiotics

• Vaccinated the population

What symptom did Jeffrey experience due to his worsening anemia?

• Persistent cough

• Swollen legs

• Severe headaches

• High fever

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did the narrator's mother try to help Jeffrey's family?

• Gave them money

• Shared their food

• Provided medical care

• Offered shelter

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the narrator and his family eagerly anticipate as a source of food?

• Fishing season

• Hunting season

• Maize crop

• Rice harvest

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What did the narrator and Jeffrey do to check if the maize was ready to eat?

• Counted the number of ears

• Checked the color of the silk

• Measured the stalk height

• Tasted the kernels

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was the first food the narrator and his family ate from their harvest?

• Boiled pumpkins

• Grilled fish

• Roasted maize

• Fried bananas

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did the narrator describe the feeling of eating the first maize from the harvest?

• Sour

• Heavenly

• Bitter

• Disappointing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What parable did the narrator remember while reflecting on their survival?

• The Prodigal Son

• The Good Samaritan

• The Lost Sheep

• The Sower of Seeds

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3