Chapter 10 Why can’t Martine bear to stay in Haiti too long? What advice does Martine give Sophie when she asks about liking someone? Does Sophie tell Martine about Joseph? What does she tell her? What does Martine think is the difference between the values of old and new Haitians regarding money and status? What does Martine say is the…
Chapter 7 Simple Guided Reading Questions Where is Flatbush Avenue? Why does Martine tell Sophie that she needs to learn English quickly? What does Martine buy from Jacqueline at the Haitian beauty salon? Who is Marc Chevalier? What happens at the Haitian restaurant in Asbury Park, New Jersey? Does Marc like the food? Chapter 8 How many jobs does Martine…
Chapter 4 Why is Atie working so hard? What is the significance of the note stuck to the kettle? Can Atie read it? Why does Atie say, “Crabs don’t make papayas”, when talking about Martine, Sophie’s mother? Does Sophie have any really close friends? Why, or why not? Chapter 5 Why do Atie and Sophie travel to Port-au-Prince? What…
Chapter 1 How old is Sophie Caco at the opening of the story? Who is Atie? Where is Sophie’s mother? What does Sophie create for Atie? Why doesn’t Atie want Sophie to teach her to read? What kind of a town is Croix-des-Rosets? Who is Monsieur Augustin? What is in the package that Atie receives? Chapter 2 Why are Atie…
a) Write a letter to Councillor or Member of Parliament in your area, telling him or her ways he or she can help your community to improve its surroundings. b) Write a letter to the Minister of Culture and Sports outlining to him or her how important traditional games or sports are to your community. c) Write a letter to…
