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Inside B - Chapter 3 - Comprehension Coach

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Immigrants came to the United States

between World War I and World War II

by the 1970s

mostly in three large waves over the last 150 years.

mostly between the late 1800s and the 1920s

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The "New Colossus" is

another name for the Statue of Liberty.

a nickname for the United States.

a small island in New York Harbor.

a poem found on the Statue of Liberty.

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Refugees leave their home countries to

escape poverty in their home countries

find better jobs

receive a better education for themselves and their children

escape punishment for their religious or political beliefs

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Which of the following is an example of adjusting to life in a new country?

celebrating customs from your home country

learning the language

writing letters to people from your home country

facing prejudice

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Ethnic museums and cultural tours only exist as a way for immigrants to celebrate their culture and history. True or False?

FALSE

TRUE

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After the World War II, the government made it harder for people to come to the United States. True or False?

TRUE

FALSE

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The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of...

life and freedom

freedom and poverty

poverty and life

hope and freedom

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The United States has been called "the great melting pot" because of the many ______ ______ that can be found in it.

different cultures

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In the United States, people can find jobs that are not available in their home countries. True or False?

FALSE

TRUE

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We call people who move to another country escape from their own.....

refugees.

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People immigrate to countries like the U.S. to have more opportunities for themselves and their children. True or False?

FALSE

TRUE

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An unfair opinion about someone or something is a....

prejudice.

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Most of the immigrants try to keep some of their cultural traditions by going to a...

community center.

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Immigrants cannot always find _________ foods.

familiar

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Religion is a reason for immigrants to avoid certain kinds of food. True or False?

FALSE

TRUE

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When there is a street festival, a town might ____________

close off a block.

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