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"Toxins"

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  • How does Minal feel about working in her family's business?
    She's sworn not to work there
  • a condition that causes weight gain
    hypothyroidism
  • What medical condition does Minal have?
    Thyroid problem
  • a figure of speech in which a person
    metaphor
    imagery
    theme
    symbolism
  • What surprising information does Ms. LeBlanc share about watermelon rinds?
    They were pickled in the South
  • Which is not a name for "Grandma"?
    Padre
  • an award for an achievement in American journalism
    or music
    literature
    Pulitzer Prize
  • to return to a less developed state regress
  • What does Ms. LeBlanc reveal about watermelon rinds?
    Her grandmother pickled them
  • science that’s concerned with the nature
    effects
    toxicology
    and detection of poison
  • How does Minal's perspective on Dadi change by the end of the story?
    She understands Dadi better
  • Which famous author does Ms. LeBlanc mention made pickled watermelon rinds?
    Eudora Welty
  • What physical feature does Minal realize she shares with Dadi?
    Her nose
  • flatbread with vegetables
    shaak
  • finding something pleasant or useful just by chance
    serendipity
  • science that’s concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poison
    toxicology
    healthy
    pesticides
    poisonology
  • a figure of speech in which a person
    or object is used to represent another thing
    situation
    symbolism
    word
  • What business does Minal's father own?
    Dunkin' Donuts
  • What does Minal initially want to do with the watermelon rinds?
    Cook them
  • Who is Ms. LeBlanc?
    Minal's English teacher
  • What does Dadi make for Adriana that she enjoys?
    Samosas
  • gland in the body that produces hormones
    thyroid
  • a skin condition that causes itchy rashes
    eczema
  • What does Dadi make for Adriana and Minal as a snack?
    Samosas
  • Why is Minal upset about Dadi's cooking choices?
    She thinks Dadi is treating her like a cow
  • What career does Minal aspire to have?
    Physician's assistant
  • to gather in large amounts
    hoard
    thyroid
    saree
    lonely
  • a brain disease that causes memory problems and most commonly affects elderly people
    dementia
  • What symbolism is shown through the watermelon rinds throughout the story?
    connection to Dadi
  • What does Minal discover about her Kaki (aunt)?
    She has the same thyroid condition as Minal
  • Where does Minal's Dadi originally come from?
    India
  • having a sharply strong taste or smell
    pungent
  • At the end of the story, what does Minal help Dadi cook?
    Watermelon rind curry
  • a Hindu festival celebrated twice a year
    Navratri
  • At the end of the story, what does Minal help Dadi cook?
    watermelon rind curry
  • How does Minal describe her body?
    Bloated and seesawing like a dysfunctional balloon
  • an award for an achievement in American journalism
    Pulitzer Prize
    Nobel Peace Prize
    Grammy
    Oscar
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