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Teenager Shows Grit

Last updated about 7 years ago

4 questions

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Question 1

1.

According to the audio story, De Leon has “grit.” What evidence best supports that claim?

A De Leon moved to the United States by herself and accepted help from the guidance counselor and principal in order to graduate.

B De Leon had records of good academic achievement in Puerto Rico.

C De Leon communicated regularly with her family and friends in Puerto Rico.

Question 2

2.

What is the most significant reason that almost caused De Leon to drop out?

A  The hurricane destroyed her high school in Puerto Rico. 

B  De Leon did not have the resources necessary to start school on the first day. 

C  De Leon was “juggling family issues and society issues” and left behind several close relationships in Puerto Rico which caused her to hate school. 

Question 3

3.

How did she overcome the challenge that nearly made her drop out?

A  Some graduation requirements were waived for De Leon. 

B  De Leon’s principal reminded her of her academic success and encouraged her to graduate. 

C  Her dream of majoring in media production became stronger. 

D  Friends and family encouraged De Leon to graduate. 

Question 4

4.

According to the audio story, how is the school system dealing with the influx of hurricane evacuees?

A  The school system is building bigger schools. 

B  The school system is not letting the hurricane evacuees enroll in their schools. 

C  The school system has no plans in place to deal with the influx of evacuees. 

D De Leon passed the requirements for Massachusetts graduation.

D  De Leon moved from school to school once she came to the United States. 

D The school system understands that families may come and go from school to school and is flexible in the needs of those families.