Active or Passive: His hair was cut by a professional.
Passive
The Latehomecomer: What is the setting of this story? (place, year)
Minnesota, 1980s
Active or Passive: The boy was told to wait for the nurse.
Passive
The Monkey's Paw: Which line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?
“I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag ….”
“If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy ….”
“Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy.”
“I don't see the money … and I bet I never shall.”
Most immigrants believe it is important for their children to
have jobs that require them to speak English.
speak only their native language at home.
learn to speak English in school.
have classes in their native language.
The Latehomecomer: What began to happen in 1960?
The welfare reform was beginning and many programs were ending.
In “The Monkey's Paw,” which line spoken by Mr. White hints that the wishes can only change his life for the worse?
“The things happened so naturally ….”
“There's no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same.
“It seems to me I've got all I want.”
“And what is there special about it?”
The Monkey's Paw: At the end of the story, Mr. White is afraid that his son will...
Give him nightmares
Want to sell the paw
Have a terrible appearance
Hate him
The Latehomecomer: Which is true of the first home the Yang family owned?
It was large enough for visitors
It was modern and expensive.
It was once owned by a famous author.
It was small and rundown.
The Latehomecomer: Why did Kao's grandma give her an elephant bracelet?
She wanted Kao to feel protected.
Perpetual means
staying in one place.
lasting a long time.
showing great respect.
having a lot of hope.
The Latehomecomer: Where was the author born?
A refugee camp in Thailand
The Latehomecomer: What did a high school teacher help Kao understand?
That she is a gifted writer and had a talent for literature.
The Latehomecomer: How do mother and father feel about the new house?
Her mom was hoping that they would find something better.
The Latehomecomer: What was Kao's secret formula to doing well in school?
Do the homework, go to class every day and follow the teacher with your eyes
The Latehomecomer: What school did Kao and her sister, Dawb, go to?
Harding High School
A Place to Call Home: What is the #1 reason most immigrants want to learn English?
To get and keep a good job.
The Monkey's Paw: What is outside the door after the second wish?
Herbert's body, back from the dead
The Monkey's Paw: What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites?
Two hundred pounds
The Monkey's Paw: What are Mr. White and his son doing while waiting for Sergeant-Major Morris to arrive?
Playing chess
The Monkey's Paw: Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time?
He realizes his wishes can have bad consequences.
Active or Passive: The money was stolen.
Passive
The Monkey's Paw: What fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?
She does not believe in the monkey's paw.
She is a loving mother.
She is very angry.
She does not fear death.
Active or Passive: A boy stole the book.
Active
The Latehomecomer: What kind of a book is this?
A memoir
A Place to Call Home: How do most immigrants feel about their decision to move to America?
Most say they are happy with their choice.
Active or Passive: I will introduce you to my boss this week.
Active
The Monkey's Paw: What is another word used to refer to the monkey’s paw?
Talisman
Active or Passive: The movie is being made in Hollywood.
Passive
Active or Passive: The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time.
Passive
Active or Passive: The guests left the party by 8 PM.
Active
The Latehomecomer: Why was Kao's teacher, Mrs. Gallentain, impressed with her?
Because she could find the important parts of a book.
Active or Passive: I ate a piece of chocolate cake.
Active
The Latehomecomer: What was the topic of the paper Mrs. Gallentin assigned?
Is the story Romeo and Juliet a story of love or lust?
The Latehomecomer: Which family member does Kao spend the most time describing?
Her Grandmother
The Monkey's Paw: The man who originally owned the monkey’s paw made a third wish. What was his third wish?
To receive two-hundred pounds
To die
For his son to be alive
To go to India