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Review Amer. History
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On what memorable day in history does this story take place? | assassination of JFK |
| How does the narrator first become aware of Eugene? | She sees him from the fire escape where she likes to go read. |
| Why does the narrator like Eugene even before she meets him? | She can see that he spends a lot of time reading like her. |
| According to her mother, how does Elena seem to feel about Eugene? | She doesn't understand that she won't be accepted by Eugene's Mom. |
| How does Eugene's mother react to Elena's visit? | She is cruel and tells Elena to leave. |
| What subject is Elena planning on studying with Eugene? | American history |
| When two words in different languages share a common origin, they are called ___________________. | cognates |
| What is the English word for anticipacion? | anticipation |
| What is the English word for pasion? | passion |
| Elena was infatuated with Eugene from the first time she saw him. Infatuated means _________________ | briefly but intensely in love |
| In the last scene of the story, why does Elena say that her tears are just for herself? | She is privately grieving because she has been rejected by Eugene's mom. |
| Define internal conflict. | a character struggles with his/her own beliefs, values, needs, or desires |
| Define external conflict. | a character struggles with an outside force: character, nature, or society |
| An example of an internal conflict in the story is- | Elena vs. herself in her decision to make friends with Eugene |
| An example of an external conflict in the story is--- | Elena's heartbreaking conversation with Eugene's mother |
| What is the purpose of conflict in a story? | Conflict keeps the story moving. Characters are always moving toward something or a problem to be resolved. |
| What is the writer's view about immigrants, prejudice, and discrimination? | She thought it was unfair that immigrants were mistreated and looked down on because they were different and poor. |
| How does the author's background affect her perspective in the story? | She immigrated from Puerto Rico. She probably was sympathetic toward other immigrants because of how she was treated. |
| How does the death of JFK add to the story? | It shows how immigrants grieved over the loss of hope for equality that JFK encouraged and represented. Elena was not being treated equal that day. He was working to end discrimination. |
| What two social issues did immigrants face in the 1960s? | racism and poverty |
| Why did Elena prefer Eugene's house? | It was a two story house with a yard and trees; it was very quiet. |
| What are possible reasons for Cofer giving her story the title, American History? | The death of JFK was a part of American History; Elena faced discrimination and poverty like many other immigrants in the 1960s. |
| Did Elena's experience reflect American ideals? | No because she was discriminated against and wasn't treated equally. |
| What is the main conflict in the story? | Elena doesn't fit in because she is poor, and she is Hispanic. |
| Is the main conflict in the story internal or external? | External conflict between Elena and other people. |
| What is an external conflict in the story? | "You are forgetting who you are Nina. I have seen you staring down at that boys home. You are heading for humiliation and pain." |
| What is an internal conflict in the story? | "I was ready for rejection, snobbery, the worst." |
| How does the assassination of the President minimize Elena's suffering? | It shows how small her problem is compared to the death of JFK. |
| In "American History," why do the little house (Eugene's house) and its residents (the old couple) have such a fascination for Elena even before Eugene moves to the neighborhood? | She feels that she has become part of the life she witnesses unfolding in the house. |
| In “American History,” why is Elena so happy on the day of President Kennedy's death? | She is going to study at Eugene’s house. |
| In “American History,” what happens when Elena goes to Eugene's house? | Eugene's mother turns her away, telling her that she will not be allowed to study with Eugene. |
| In “American History,” Elena’s mother and Eugene’s mother have a similar concern about their children. From the details in the story, choose the statement that best describes the viewpoint they share. | Both mothers wish their children to avoid mixing with members of another ethnic group. |
| The 1960s, when “American History” is set, was a time of great social change and reform. Which of the following issues of the time is most relevant to Elena’s experiences in the story? | strong ethnic divisions in urban areas |
| How would you describe Elena's social status at school? | She is an outsider. |
| How do you know she is an outsider? | They called her skinny bones. |
| What can you guess about Elena's parents? | They work hard and make sacrifices to give her a good life. |
| How do you know Elena's parents want her to have a good future? | Her dad works at the blue jean factory and wants them to live in the suburbs. |
| How was Eugene different from what Elena expected? | He was shy and wanted to be her friend. |
| How do you know that Eugene is shy? | He is embarrassed and blushes when Elena talks to him |
| Why doesn't Eugene's mom want Elena to study with Eugene? | She doesn't want him socializing with someone who is poor and Hispanic. |
| What was an internal conflict for Elena? | She was nervous about talking to Eugene. |
| What is an external conflict between Elena and her mother? | Elena wants to act on her emotions, but her mother wants her to be careful and not get hurt. |
| Why does Elena cry at the end of the story? | She is hurt because she can't study with Eugene; she also wants to cry for JFK but can't. |
| What does the word evacuate mean? | To leave suddenly sometimes because of a catastrophe or problem. |
| What does the word clarity mean? | To be clear in an explanation or understanding |
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