Have You Read The Short Story Ysrael?

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1. Where does the story take place? 

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The correct answer is Dominican Republic. This can be inferred from the given options where each option represents a different location. The story is set in one of these locations, and based on the options provided, the Dominican Republic is the only plausible answer.

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Have You Read The Short Story Ysrael? - Quiz

A story "Ysrael" by Junot Diaz should be a must to read when growing up. This short story will teach you that it's okay to be different and... see morethat's not okay to show jealousy. So, have you read "Ysrael"? Show us what you know about this story! see less

2. How old is Yunior?

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Yunior's age is indicated by the number 9.

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3. What's Yunior's brother's name? 

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Yunior's brother's name is Rafa.

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4. Where does their mother work? 

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The correct answer is "In a chocolate factory." This can be inferred from the given options, where the other choices (a hotel as a maid, on a cotton field, and on a pineapple plantation) do not mention anything related to work in a chocolate factory. Therefore, the most logical conclusion is that their mother works in a chocolate factory.

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5. How is Rafa when they're not in the countryside? 

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Rafa's behavior when they are not in the countryside is described as angry and violent. This suggests that Rafa's temperament changes when they are not in a peaceful and natural environment. It implies that Rafa may struggle with adapting to urban or crowded settings, leading to frustration and aggression.

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6. Who are the boys fascinated with? 

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The boys are fascinated with a boy named Ysrael.

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7. Why does Ysrael wear a mask? 

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Ysrael wears a mask because his face was partially eaten by a pig. This incident caused severe damage to his facial features, making it necessary for him to cover his face with a mask.

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8. What does Ysrael do when the boys find him? 

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When the boys find Ysrael, he is flying a kite.

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9. Why are the boys jealous of Ysrael? 

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The boys are jealous of Ysrael because their father doesn't send them things from New York like Ysrael's father does. This suggests that the boys feel left out and inferior because they are not receiving the same special treatment as Ysrael. They may feel neglected and resentful towards Ysrael for having a father who sends him gifts, while they do not have the same privilege. This explanation aligns with the theme of jealousy and the unequal treatment between the boys and Ysrael.

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10. What does Rafa do with a soda bottle? 

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Where does the story take place? 
How old is Yunior?
What's Yunior's brother's name? 
Where does their mother work? 
How is Rafa when they're not in the countryside? 
Who are the boys fascinated with? 
Why does Ysrael wear a mask? 
What does Ysrael do when the boys find him? 
Why are the boys jealous of Ysrael? 
What does Rafa do with a soda bottle? 
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