What does "brooklyn rain" (165-166) suggest about how Woodson was adjusting to her new home?A. She did not feel the same sense of belonging that she had in Greenville.B. She found herself becoming more curious about Brooklyn.C. She felt like she was becoming a new person in Brooklyn.D. She quickly forgot about Greenville.

Woodson chose to place the poems "home again to hall street" and "mrs. hughes' house" next to each other. What understanding does this build about Woodson's experience on this particular trip to Greenville?A. She felt at home in Greenville but also felt like an outsider after living in New York.B. She felt at home in Greenville but saw that Hope and Dell preferred New York.C. She felt at home in Greenville but was treated less like a baby in New York.D. She felt at home in Greenville but had better friends in New York.

Which quotation best supports the idea that Woodson and her siblings were grateful to be with Mama in New York even though they missed Greenville?A. "After the falling / sometimes I would see my mother / smiling at that sculpture. / And in her smile, / there was Aunt Kay's smile" (152-153)B. "Some days in this new place / there is only a box of pancake mix / an egg, and faucet water" (157)C. "We remember Greenville / without her, count our blessings in silence / and chew." (157)D. "And then one day my mother / comes home with two shopping bags / filled with board games" (167)

In the poem "caroline but we call her aunt kay, some memories," how do the stanzas that begin with "Aunt Kay… " contribute to the meaning of the poem (149-150)?A. They show how important Aunt Kay's friends are to her.B. They show that Aunt Kay is more playful than Woodson's mother.C. They show the role Aunt Kay played in Woodson's life in Brooklyn.D. They show why Aunt Kay encouraged the family to follow her to New York.

What idea do the poems "new playmates" and "down the road" develop about New York City (125-127)?A. New York City was a disappointing place.B. New York City was a wondrous place with amazing sights.C. Woodson and her siblings expected to be lonely in New York City.D. Mama wanted to go to New York City so she could be more independent.

Which sentence from the passage best describes the narrator’s ultimate point of view about her new city?Answer choices for the above question“Unfortunately, when I tried to sign with the baristas at this new coffee shop, all I received were confused frowns and impatient looks, and they didn’t offer a paper to write down my order or even try to point to the different sizes.” (paragraph 3)“That was an extremely frustrating moment, but I hadn’t given up—yet.” (paragraph 4)“I hadn’t seen her since college, and we were both excited to reconnect.” (paragraph 5)“I would definitely be back for some caffeine, community, and probably some milkshakes, too.” (paragraph 7)