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What concern does the narrator have about Anjanee?

Anjanee is planning a vacation.

Anjanee wants to leave town.

Anjanee has likely quit school for good. (correct)

Anjanee might be failing her exams.

What is Anjanee's goal regarding her mother?

To help her mother become financially independent.

To let her mother rest and enjoy life. (correct)

To travel the world together.

To make her mother work hard.

How did the teacher respond to Anjanee's absence from class?

By celebrating the reduction in class size. (correct)

By contacting Anjanee's family.

By assigning extra homework.

By expressing concern for Anjanee's well-being.

What action did the narrator take during the maths class?

She caused a disruption by knocking her pan off the desk. Signup and view all the answers

What did the rest of the class do in response to the teacher's comments?

They joined in the disruption. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator think about the teacher's attitude towards Anjanee?

The teacher was overly critical and hurtful. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Doreen Sandiford during this incident?

A classmate serving as a lookout. Signup and view all the answers

What does the classroom reaction to the teacher's comments reveal about the students?

They were supportive of their classmate Anjanee. Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did Miss Hafeez have to Peters' comment?

She sunk into her chair and gasped. Signup and view all the answers

What term did Miss Hafeez emphasize was more accurate than 'racial'?

Racist Signup and view all the answers

What did the students believe the term 'racist' referred to?

Racial issues in America and South Africa. Signup and view all the answers

How did Miss Hafeez view the laughter associated with Peters and Persad's actions?

As a serious issue. Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the class when asked if it would be a joke to have one side of their families kill off the other?

They were silent and remorseful. Signup and view all the answers

What did Miss Hafeez want to convey about the division within families?

It can lead to serious conflict. Signup and view all the answers

What did the students claim about their community in contrast to 'racism'?

They thought it only happened in other countries. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern expressed by Miss Hafeez?

The seriousness of racial violence. Signup and view all the answers

What was Michael doing at the sink before Mr Cephas entered?

Splashing water and playing with soap Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr Cephas react when he saw Michael at the sink?

He became angry and shouted at Miss Velma Signup and view all the answers

What did Miss Velma’s glance towards the narrator indicate?

She wanted the narrator to remain quiet Signup and view all the answers

What consequence did Michael face after Mr Cephas called him to read?

He was beaten with various objects Signup and view all the answers

Why was Mr Cephas particularly critical of Miss Velma's influence on Michael?

He thought she was leading him to be unproductive Signup and view all the answers

What item did Mr Cephas use to physically discipline Michael?

A reading book, a belt, and a stick Signup and view all the answers

How did Michael feel about reading when called by Mr Cephas?

Reluctant and stalling Signup and view all the answers

What action did Miss Velma take after Mr Cephas's outburst?

She stayed hidden Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Tewarie's reaction to Marlon Peters singing in class?

He became very angry and called him names. Signup and view all the answers

How did Marlon Peters respond to Mr. Tewarie's anger?

He sang another verse of the song. Signup and view all the answers

What notable change did Michael exhibit in his behavior?

He became tidier and more responsible. Signup and view all the answers

What method did the narrator use to motivate Michael to sweep the room?

He brought home books from the library. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the other children play during Marlon's singing?

They joined in by booing and laughing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions did Michael struggle with while reading?

Finding the right words to read. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Tewarie accuse the boys of being?

Good-for-nothing. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an activity the narrator did with Michael?

Reading stories to him. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of Ma Zelline's actions in the passage?

To gather ingredients for a meal. Signup and view all the answers

How does Ma Zelline feel about Cephas?

She criticizes his ability to provide for his child. Signup and view all the answers

What type of tree did Ma Zelline and the narrator look for breadfruit?

Breadfruit tree. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Ma Zelline give regarding education?

Do not take education for granted. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ma Zelline use to pick the breadfruit from the tree?

A bamboo rod with a knife. Signup and view all the answers

What emotion does Ma Zelline display as she gathers ingredients?

Contentment. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ma Zelline think about the narrator's current situation compared to her mother's?

The narrator has a better chance at education. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the phrase 'that worthless man' in relation to Cephas?

Cephas's actions in parenting are questioned. Signup and view all the answers

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What concern does the narrator have about Anjanee?

What is Anjanee's goal regarding her mother?

How did the teacher respond to Anjanee's absence from class?

What action did the narrator take during the maths class?

What did the rest of the class do in response to the teacher's comments?

What did the narrator think about the teacher's attitude towards Anjanee?

Who was Doreen Sandiford during this incident?

What does the classroom reaction to the teacher's comments reveal about the students?

What reaction did Miss Hafeez have to Peters' comment?

What term did Miss Hafeez emphasize was more accurate than 'racial'?

What did the students believe the term 'racist' referred to?

How did Miss Hafeez view the laughter associated with Peters and Persad's actions?

What was the response of the class when asked if it would be a joke to have one side of their families kill off the other?

What did Miss Hafeez want to convey about the division within families?

What did the students claim about their community in contrast to 'racism'?

What was the primary concern expressed by Miss Hafeez?

What was Michael doing at the sink before Mr Cephas entered?

How did Mr Cephas react when he saw Michael at the sink?

What did Miss Velma’s glance towards the narrator indicate?

What consequence did Michael face after Mr Cephas called him to read?

Why was Mr Cephas particularly critical of Miss Velma's influence on Michael?

What item did Mr Cephas use to physically discipline Michael?

How did Michael feel about reading when called by Mr Cephas?

What action did Miss Velma take after Mr Cephas's outburst?

What was Mr. Tewarie's reaction to Marlon Peters singing in class?

How did Marlon Peters respond to Mr. Tewarie's anger?

What notable change did Michael exhibit in his behavior?

What method did the narrator use to motivate Michael to sweep the room?

What role did the other children play during Marlon's singing?

Which of the following actions did Michael struggle with while reading?

What did Mr. Tewarie accuse the boys of being?

What is an example of an activity the narrator did with Michael?

What was the primary purpose of Ma Zelline's actions in the passage?

How does Ma Zelline feel about Cephas?

What type of tree did Ma Zelline and the narrator look for breadfruit?

What advice does Ma Zelline give regarding education?

What did Ma Zelline use to pick the breadfruit from the tree?

What emotion does Ma Zelline display as she gathers ingredients?

What does Ma Zelline think about the narrator's current situation compared to her mother's?

What is indicated by the phrase 'that worthless man' in relation to Cephas?

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