Invisible Child - Key Themes Quiz

Why does Dasani believe being at Hershey is problematic for her identity?

Question Answer Choices She feels it is training her to 'act white.' She feels it is changing her personality. She feels it is isolating her from her friends. She feels it is making her forget her family.

What is the primary focus of Andrea Elliott's book Invisible Child?

Question Answer Choices The life of a wealthy family in New York City. The history of bottled water brands. A detailed study of New York City's economy. The story of Dasani, a girl living in poverty in New York City.

Why is Dasani dismissed from Hershey in Invisible Child?

Question Answer Choices Her refusal to participate in extracurricular activities. Her academic performance. Her frequent absences. Her physical aggression.

What activities does Dasani participate in at Hershey?

Question Answer Choices Basketball and drama club. Track and cheerleading. Swimming and chess club. Soccer and debate team.

What does Dasani's name symbolize in Invisible Child?

Question Answer Choices A popular children's book character. A famous landmark in New York City. A brand of bottled water her mother could not afford. A type of flower found in the city.

Why does Andrea Elliott include Dasani's family history in Invisible Child?

Question Answer Choices To provide a detailed genealogy of Dasani's ancestors. To highlight the success stories of families overcoming poverty. To focus on the faults and mistakes made by Dasani's family. To show how people find themselves in desperate situations through no fault of their own.

What responsibility does Dasani take on for her younger siblings while living in the Auburn homeless shelter?

Question Answer Choices Helping her siblings with their homework Making sure her siblings take their medicine Feeding infant Lee-Lee during the night Taking her siblings to the playground

What does Dasani often sacrifice to offer support to her younger siblings?

Question Answer Choices Her own potential success Her own safety Her own sleep Her own meals

Why is Dasani often late for school each morning?

Question Answer Choices She struggles to wake up on time She has to finish her chores at home She has to help her parents with their work She is responsible for delivering her younger siblings to school on time