Story 1: A Letter From New York

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    Read this sentence from the story. She also loved planning and organizing events.   What does organizing mean?

    • Attending
    • Taking part in
    • Arranging
    • Observing
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Explore 'Story 1: A Letter from New York', a quiz assessing comprehension of a fictional narrative told from Yoshiko's perspective. Key aspects include her reasons for being in New York and relationships explored through her experiences, enhancing critical reading skills.

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  • 2. 

    Yoshiko is in New York City because...

    • She won the trip in an essay contest.

    • She is visiting her Aunt Julia.

    • Mrs. Alvarez invited her to visit TeenSay Magazine.

    • She wants to be a reporter some day.

    Correct Answer
    A. She won the trip in an essay contest.
    Explanation
    Yoshiko is in New York City because she won the trip in an essay contest. This means that she was selected as the winner of the contest, which likely required her to write an essay on a specific topic or theme. As a result of her success in the contest, she was awarded the trip to New York City as a prize.

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  • 3. 

    What conclusion can you draw about Yoshiko and Aunt Julia?

    • They do not have a very good relationship.

    • They are close and share their experiences with each other.

    • Yoshiko writes to her aunt because her mother wants her to.

    • Yoshiko and her aunt travel together frequently.

    Correct Answer
    A. They are close and share their experiences with each other.
    Explanation
    Based on the given answer, it can be concluded that Yoshiko and Aunt Julia have a close relationship and share their experiences with each other. This suggests that they have a strong bond and communicate regularly, possibly seeking advice or support from each other.

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  • 4. 

    From who's point of view is the story told?

    • Mrs. Alvarez's

    • Aunt Julia's

    • Yoshiko's

    • Eddie's

    Correct Answer
    A. Yoshiko's
    Explanation
    The story is told from Yoshiko's point of view because the question asks "From who's point of view is the story told?" and the answer given is Yoshiko's.

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  • 5. 

    Yoshiko's favorite part of the trip was seeing the bulletin board.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Yoshiko's favorite part of the trip was seeing the bulletin board. This statement implies that Yoshiko enjoyed and found the bulletin board to be the most appealing aspect of the trip. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that Yoshiko's favorite part of the trip was indeed seeing the bulletin board.

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  • 6. 

    Read this sentence from the story. She said that she still occasionally writes an article for them, but she loves what she does now. What is a synonym for the word occasionally?

    • Sometimes

    • Frequently

    • Never

    • Always

    Correct Answer
    A. Sometimes
    Explanation
    The word "occasionally" means that something happens from time to time, but not on a regular basis. A synonym for "occasionally" is "sometimes," which implies that the person mentioned in the sentence writes an article for them, but not all the time.

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  • 7. 

    Where does Yoshiko's adventure begin?

    • At the TeenSay office

    • At home

    • In New York City

    • At the airport

    Correct Answer
    A. At the airport
    Explanation
    Yoshiko's adventure begins at the airport.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these did Yoshiko do on her trip?

    • Tell jokes with Eddie and Irene

    • Go window shopping

    • Make a magazine

    • Eat dinner

    • Go to an arcade

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Tell jokes with Eddie and Irene
    A. Go window shopping
    A. Eat dinner
    Explanation
    Yoshiko did multiple activities on her trip. Firstly, she told jokes with Eddie and Irene, which suggests that she had a fun and enjoyable time with them. Additionally, she went window shopping, indicating that she explored different stores and perhaps admired various items without necessarily making any purchases. Furthermore, Yoshiko also ate dinner, implying that she took the time to enjoy a meal during her trip. However, there is no information provided about her making a magazine or going to an arcade.

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  • 9. 

    How would you describe Mrs. Alvarez? Use details from the story to support your answer.

  • 10. 

    What are some of the differences between New York and Yoshiko’s hometown? Use details from the story to support your answer.

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