Some Places More Than Others Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is the author of the book Some Places More Than Others?

Renée Watson

Where does Amara live in Some Places More Than Others?

Beaverton, Oregon

Where does Amara want to visit even though her mother does not want her to go?

New York

Where does Amara's mother sell the dresses she designs?

Her boutique, Amara's Closet Signup and view all the answers

Why is Amara's dad going to New York?

He is going for his work Signup and view all the answers

For what company does Amara's dad work?

Nike Signup and view all the answers

What does Amara ask for her birthday?

To go to New York with her dad Signup and view all the answers

What does Amara pray for when the family is saying the blessing?

That she can go to New York to visit her dad's side of the family Signup and view all the answers

Whose recipes does Amara's dad use?

Grandma Grace's recipes Signup and view all the answers

Why does Amara want to visit New York City?

To meet the family that she's only seen in pictures Signup and view all the answers

What did Amara's dad recite to her mom to get her to go on a date with him?

Poems Signup and view all the answers

How many years has it been since Amara's dad has talked to his dad?

12 years Signup and view all the answers

What is Amara's grandfather's name?

Grandpa Earl Signup and view all the answers

What part of New York City does Grandpa Earl and the rest of Amara's dad's family live?

Harlem Signup and view all the answers

When does Amara talk to Grandpa Earl?

Holidays and birthdays Signup and view all the answers

How many times has Amara's mother been pregnant and the baby didn't live?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Who is Amara's best friend?

Titus Signup and view all the answers

What is Titus's dad's nickname?

Big T Signup and view all the answers

Where is Big T from?

Harlem in New York City Signup and view all the answers

What does Big T mostly miss about Harlem?

Black culture Signup and view all the answers

What does Big T love to do?

Design shoes Signup and view all the answers

What does Amara's mother say that makes Amara feel that she is not 'girl enough, daughter enough'?

I don't know whose child you are. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Amara's mother say 'I don't know whose child you are'?

Because Amara doesn't like wearing dresses, but her mother loves dresses and designs them Signup and view all the answers

Where do Amara and her Dad go when there is a new Nike release?

The Nike Employee Store Signup and view all the answers

What project does Mr. Rosen give Amara's class?

The Suitcase Project Signup and view all the answers

What is the Suitcase Project?

A time capsule that explores a student's past, present, and future. Signup and view all the answers

How does Amara plan to convince her mom to let her go to New York?

She is going to use the Suitcase Project assignment Signup and view all the answers

What day did Grandma Grace die?

The same day that Amara was born Signup and view all the answers

How does Amara find out that Grandma Grace died the same day she was born?

She was looking in the family Bible Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Setting

Renée Watson is the author of "Some Places More Than Others."
Amara resides in Beaverton, Oregon.

Amara's Aspirations and Family Dynamics

Amara wishes to visit New York, a desire opposed by her mother.
Her father travels to New York for work, employed by Nike.
On her birthday, Amara asks to accompany her dad to New York.
During a family blessing, Amara prays to visit her dad's relatives in New York.

Family Ties and Heritage

Amara's father uses Grandma Grace's recipes for cooking.
Amara is eager to meet family members from photos in New York City.
Amara's dad recited poems to win her mother over for a date.
It has been 12 years since Amara's dad last contacted his father, Grandpa Earl.
Grandpa Earl and the rest of Amara's paternal family live in Harlem, NYC.

Amara communicates with Grandpa Earl during holidays and birthdays.
Amara's mother has experienced three pregnancies resulting in loss.
Amara's best friend is Titus, whose father is nicknamed Big T, originally from Harlem.
Big T misses the black culture from Harlem and enjoys designing shoes.

Identity and Self-Perception

Amara feels inadequate when her mother remarks, "I don't know whose child you are," linked to Amara's dislike for dresses which contrasts her mother’s passion for them.
Amara and her dad visit the Nike Employee Store for new releases.

School Projects and Objectives

Mr. Rosen assigns the Suitcase Project to Amara's class, focusing on a time capsule reflecting each student’s past, present, and future.
Amara plans to leverage the Suitcase Project to convince her mother to allow her trip to New York.

Significant Events

Grandma Grace died on the same day Amara was born, a fact she discovers while examining the family Bible.

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Test your knowledge on the book 'Some Places More Than Others' by Renée Watson with these flashcards. Challenge yourself with questions about the characters and settings in the story, focusing on the main character Amara's journey and aspirations. Perfect for students studying this novel.