Question
At the beginning of the story, why is Ram having trouble finding a place to live? (Select all that apply.)(2 points)
Responses
Ram is very picky about the size of the apartment.
Ram is very picky about the size of the apartment.
Ram wants a landlord from the West Indies.
Ram wants a landlord from the West Indies.
Ram doesn’t want to live in a dangerous neighborhood.
Ram doesn’t want to live in a dangerous neighborhood.
Most landlords aren’t willing to rent to people of color.
Most landlords aren’t willing to rent to people of color.
Question 2
What does Fraser suggest that Ram do in order to rent a room?(1 point)
Responses
Fraser suggests that Ram get a second job to afford a better place.
Fraser suggests that Ram get a second job to afford a better place.
Fraser suggests Ram rent from a West Indian landlord.
Fraser suggests Ram rent from a West Indian landlord.
Fraser suggests Ram dye his hair and skin.
Fraser suggests Ram dye his hair and skin.
Fraser suggests Ram pretend to be from India.
Fraser suggests Ram pretend to be from India.
Question 3
What does Ram say when Mr. Chan speaks to him?(1 point)
Responses
Ram names some Indian foods as though he is making conversation.
Ram names some Indian foods as though he is making conversation.
Ram uses basic Hindi phrases to say hello and introduce himself.
Ram uses basic Hindi phrases to say hello and introduce himself.
Ram responds to Mr. Chan in English, saying it’s so the landlord can understand.
Ram responds to Mr. Chan in English, saying it’s so the landlord can understand.
Ram pretends not to hear Mr. Chan because he doesn’t speak Hindi.
Ram pretends not to hear Mr. Chan because he doesn’t speak Hindi.
Question 4
How does Ram feel about living in the house with Mr. Chan?(1 point)
Responses
Ram is anxious that Mr. Chan will realize he isn’t Indian.
Ram is anxious that Mr. Chan will realize he isn’t Indian.
Ram is happy there is another person of color in the house.
Ram is happy there is another person of color in the house.
Ram is mad that the landlord likes Mr. Chan more than him.
Ram is mad that the landlord likes Mr. Chan more than him.
Ram is offended that Mr. Chan keeps trying to talk to him.
Ram is offended that Mr. Chan keeps trying to talk to him.
Question 5
What does Ram tell the landlord about Mr. Chan?(1 point)
Responses
Ram says Mr. Chan is stealing from other tenants.
Ram says Mr. Chan is stealing from other tenants.
Ram says Mr. Chan is disruptive and dirty.
Ram says Mr. Chan is disruptive and dirty.
Ram says Mr. Chan lost all his money gambling.
Ram says Mr. Chan lost all his money gambling.
Ram says Mr. Chan is not really Indian.
Ram says Mr. Chan is not really Indian.
Question 6
When the landlord talks to Mr. Chan about Ram’s complaints, what does Mr. Chan tell the landlord?(1 point)
Responses
Mr. Chan says Ram is not really Indian.
Mr. Chan says Ram is not really Indian.
Mr. Chan says Ram lost all his money gambling.
Mr. Chan says Ram lost all his money gambling.
Mr. Chan says Ram is stealing from other tenants.
Mr. Chan says Ram is stealing from other tenants.
Mr. Chan says Ram is disruptive and dirty.
Mr. Chan says Ram is disruptive and dirty.
Question 7
Who does the landlord kick out of the house, and why?(1 point)
Responses
The landlord kicks out Ram for lying and causing trouble.
The landlord kicks out Ram for lying and causing trouble.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Ram for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Ram for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for lying and causing trouble.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for lying and causing trouble.
Question 8
What does Ram learn about Mr. Chan from Fraser?(1 point)
Responses
Mr. Chan is racist against people from the West Indies.
Mr. Chan is racist against people from the West Indies.
Mr. Chan is pretending to be younger than he actually is.
Mr. Chan is pretending to be younger than he actually is.
Mr. Chan has a reputation for getting other tenants kicked out.
Mr. Chan has a reputation for getting other tenants kicked out.
Mr. Chan is from Jamaica and is also pretending to be Indian.
Responses
Ram is very picky about the size of the apartment.
Ram is very picky about the size of the apartment.
Ram wants a landlord from the West Indies.
Ram wants a landlord from the West Indies.
Ram doesn’t want to live in a dangerous neighborhood.
Ram doesn’t want to live in a dangerous neighborhood.
Most landlords aren’t willing to rent to people of color.
Most landlords aren’t willing to rent to people of color.
Question 2
What does Fraser suggest that Ram do in order to rent a room?(1 point)
Responses
Fraser suggests that Ram get a second job to afford a better place.
Fraser suggests that Ram get a second job to afford a better place.
Fraser suggests Ram rent from a West Indian landlord.
Fraser suggests Ram rent from a West Indian landlord.
Fraser suggests Ram dye his hair and skin.
Fraser suggests Ram dye his hair and skin.
Fraser suggests Ram pretend to be from India.
Fraser suggests Ram pretend to be from India.
Question 3
What does Ram say when Mr. Chan speaks to him?(1 point)
Responses
Ram names some Indian foods as though he is making conversation.
Ram names some Indian foods as though he is making conversation.
Ram uses basic Hindi phrases to say hello and introduce himself.
Ram uses basic Hindi phrases to say hello and introduce himself.
Ram responds to Mr. Chan in English, saying it’s so the landlord can understand.
Ram responds to Mr. Chan in English, saying it’s so the landlord can understand.
Ram pretends not to hear Mr. Chan because he doesn’t speak Hindi.
Ram pretends not to hear Mr. Chan because he doesn’t speak Hindi.
Question 4
How does Ram feel about living in the house with Mr. Chan?(1 point)
Responses
Ram is anxious that Mr. Chan will realize he isn’t Indian.
Ram is anxious that Mr. Chan will realize he isn’t Indian.
Ram is happy there is another person of color in the house.
Ram is happy there is another person of color in the house.
Ram is mad that the landlord likes Mr. Chan more than him.
Ram is mad that the landlord likes Mr. Chan more than him.
Ram is offended that Mr. Chan keeps trying to talk to him.
Ram is offended that Mr. Chan keeps trying to talk to him.
Question 5
What does Ram tell the landlord about Mr. Chan?(1 point)
Responses
Ram says Mr. Chan is stealing from other tenants.
Ram says Mr. Chan is stealing from other tenants.
Ram says Mr. Chan is disruptive and dirty.
Ram says Mr. Chan is disruptive and dirty.
Ram says Mr. Chan lost all his money gambling.
Ram says Mr. Chan lost all his money gambling.
Ram says Mr. Chan is not really Indian.
Ram says Mr. Chan is not really Indian.
Question 6
When the landlord talks to Mr. Chan about Ram’s complaints, what does Mr. Chan tell the landlord?(1 point)
Responses
Mr. Chan says Ram is not really Indian.
Mr. Chan says Ram is not really Indian.
Mr. Chan says Ram lost all his money gambling.
Mr. Chan says Ram lost all his money gambling.
Mr. Chan says Ram is stealing from other tenants.
Mr. Chan says Ram is stealing from other tenants.
Mr. Chan says Ram is disruptive and dirty.
Mr. Chan says Ram is disruptive and dirty.
Question 7
Who does the landlord kick out of the house, and why?(1 point)
Responses
The landlord kicks out Ram for lying and causing trouble.
The landlord kicks out Ram for lying and causing trouble.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Ram for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Ram for not paying his rent.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for lying and causing trouble.
The landlord kicks out Mr. Chan for lying and causing trouble.
Question 8
What does Ram learn about Mr. Chan from Fraser?(1 point)
Responses
Mr. Chan is racist against people from the West Indies.
Mr. Chan is racist against people from the West Indies.
Mr. Chan is pretending to be younger than he actually is.
Mr. Chan is pretending to be younger than he actually is.
Mr. Chan has a reputation for getting other tenants kicked out.
Mr. Chan has a reputation for getting other tenants kicked out.
Mr. Chan is from Jamaica and is also pretending to be Indian.
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**Question 1**: At the beginning of the story, why is Ram having trouble finding a place to live? (Select all that apply.)
- Ram doesn’t want to live in a dangerous neighborhood.
- Most landlords aren’t willing to rent to people of color.
**Question 2**: What does Fraser suggest that Ram do in order to rent a room?
- Fraser suggests Ram rent from a West Indian landlord.
**Question 3**: What does Ram say when Mr. Chan speaks to him?
- Ram responds to Mr. Chan in English, saying it’s so the landlord can understand.
**Question 4**: How does Ram feel about living in the house with Mr. Chan?
- Ram is anxious that Mr. Chan will realize he isn’t Indian.
**Question 5**: What does Ram tell the landlord about Mr. Chan?
- Ram says Mr. Chan is not really Indian.
**Question 6**: When the landlord talks to Mr. Chan about Ram’s complaints, what does Mr. Chan tell the landlord?
- Mr. Chan says Ram is stealing from other tenants.
**Question 7**: Who does the landlord kick out of the house, and why?
- The landlord kicks out Ram for lying and causing trouble.
**Question 8**: What does Ram learn about Mr. Chan from Fraser?
- Mr. Chan has a reputation for getting other tenants kicked out.
Make sure to review the story for accuracy in answering these questions!
**Question 1**: At the beginning of the story, why is Ram having trouble finding a place to live? (Select all that apply.)
- Ram doesn’t want to live in a dangerous neighborhood.
- Most landlords aren’t willing to rent to people of color.
**Question 2**: What does Fraser suggest that Ram do in order to rent a room?
- Fraser suggests Ram rent from a West Indian landlord.
**Question 3**: What does Ram say when Mr. Chan speaks to him?
- Ram responds to Mr. Chan in English, saying it’s so the landlord can understand.
**Question 4**: How does Ram feel about living in the house with Mr. Chan?
- Ram is anxious that Mr. Chan will realize he isn’t Indian.
**Question 5**: What does Ram tell the landlord about Mr. Chan?
- Ram says Mr. Chan is not really Indian.
**Question 6**: When the landlord talks to Mr. Chan about Ram’s complaints, what does Mr. Chan tell the landlord?
- Mr. Chan says Ram is stealing from other tenants.
**Question 7**: Who does the landlord kick out of the house, and why?
- The landlord kicks out Ram for lying and causing trouble.
**Question 8**: What does Ram learn about Mr. Chan from Fraser?
- Mr. Chan has a reputation for getting other tenants kicked out.
Make sure to review the story for accuracy in answering these questions!