Exploring Edward P. Jones' The First Day
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What emotional state does the narrator express as they prepare for their first day of school?
- A)By helping them dress and preparing them
- B)By telling them what to expect during school
- C)By taking them to meet their friends
- D)By packing their lunch for school
- A)Walker-Jones
- B)Seaton Elementary School
- C)Mt. Carmel Baptist
- D)Mary Keith School
- A)Singing a song
- B)Telling a story
- C)Holding their hand tightly
- D)Slapping them
- A)The child's name in big letters
- B)No specific information mentioned
- C)The name of the school
- D)A picture of their mother
- A)Laughs and encourages them to repeat it
- B)Slaps the narrator across the mouth
- C)Ignores them completely
- D)Explains what the word means
- A)She accepts it without question
- B)She insists on talking further with the staff
- C)She leaves immediately in frustration
- D)She laughs at the misunderstanding
- A)Their diploma
- B)A letter from their doctor
- C)Their birth certificate
- D)A letter from the principal
- A)They feel excited about the new environment
- B)They become overwhelmed and afraid
- C)They feel a sense of belonging
- D)They are indifferent to the surroundings
- A)She is easily intimidated by authority
- B)She values education greatly
- C)She doesn't care about rules
- D)She has many friends among the teachers
How does the narrator’s mother contribute to their experience on the first day of school?
Which school does the narrator's mother initially want them to attend?
What unique method does the mother use to attract the child’s attention during their walk?
What is written on the black-and-white speckled cover of the small tablet the narrator carries?
What does the mother do when the narrator repeats a word they overheard?
How does the mother react when told they are at the wrong school?
What document does the mother display to support the child’s right to attend school?
How does the atmosphere of the registration area affect the narrator?
What important lesson about her mother’s character does the narrator learn during the school visit?