April Raintree

CHAPTER 8

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1. COMPREHENSION

1. Mark T for true or F for false:

2. Fill in the blanks with words that make sense:  

TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS

April and Cheryl lived in two different worlds. April dreamed of being ____ some day. Her sister wanted to be a ___________________ when she graduated from university. April did not tell her sister she tried to find their __________because she wanted to forget them. She was ashamed of being a ______. She always met her _________ at the university cafeteria or at restaurants where her friends would not see her. She finally _______ going out with Cheryl and her friends because she felt embarrassed to be seen with natives. When April decided to ___________ a white man, Cheryl told April she should tell him she was Metis. April became ________ and told her sister she was ashamed of being a Metis. She was selfish and _______ to live in a white society where she could have everything she always wanted. Cheryl told her that some day she would be ________ to be a Metis. She may be old and grey, but the day would come. April wanted to live in the white world, but Cheryl was happy to live and work with native people.  

3. Do you think April's marriage to Bob will last? Why or why not?
4. Do you think Cheryl will be proud to be a Metis?