Comparing Ideas across Genres Answers

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What is the central idea of the passage?

The narrator is unwilling to admit that she no longer identifies with her religion.

The narrator finds the hijab to be uncomfortable and embarrassing.

The narrator resents the other students in school for pressuring her to wear a hijab.

The narrator wants to be as comfortable with her identity as the other girls are with theirs.

What is the narrator’s tone regarding the other girls at school?

admiring

arrogant

grateful

condescending

Which words from the text best support the narrator’s heated tone?

wonder, holy, and seriously

fashion, Frappuccino, and hijab

sadistic, masochistic, and snotty

contemplating, covering, and parents

Which sentence best explains how the narrative tone reveals a unique perspective?

The narrator’s insecurity helps the reader understand her parents’ decision.

The narrator’s harsh internal dialogue helps the reader understand her struggles.

The heated point of view in the passage helps the reader see why women wear the hijab.

The feud between the narrator and her parents suggests to the reader a cultural bias.

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