Time for school quiz #2

What religion does Nanavi worship?

voodoo

Decribe voodoo

It is spiritual, has ancestor worship, black magic, zombies, and part catholic

What would two advantages be for an education for Nanavi?

a.she would learn hygiene 

b.she would learn how to manage money

 How does Margaurite help Nanavi?

She is her mentor

What happened in 2006 that had adversely affected Nanavi?

Her father died and the mill stopped working

How much does it cost to attend school for a term in Benin?

300$

Who paid for Nanavis school term?

Her Uncle

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What percentage of girls make it to the sixth grade in Benin?

11%

How long does it take Nanavi to walk to and from school each day?

90 minutes each way

What is Nanavi’s interaction with boys? What pressures will  begin to affect Nanavi after she finishes her schooling?

She had no interaction with boys in school. Men would want to marry her because she is educated. 

Why does Nanavi want to become a doctor?

to give people shots

Why is Raluca looking forward to the summer?

Carnival, shes excited for the ferris wheel

Romania has become the most recent member of what organization?

The EU

What did Raluca want to do when she graduates high school?

economist

What language is Raluca trying to learn for her own satisfaction?

Japanese

What kind of school did Raluca attend in elementary school?  How far away was it from where She lived?

progressive school, she went alone, 45 minutes each way

What subjects were studied at this school?

french,math,english,science,pe

Why did Raluca’s parents worry about her feeling inferior to her classmates?

her classmates are wealthy, and she is poor

Things had changed since Raluca’s father was growing up.  How did things work then in Romania?  How had things changed?

when her parents grew up it was a communist country, the people that had good jobs would keep the jobs, best qualified get best jobs. It was not a communist country anymore.

What jobs did Raluca’s parents have?

her mother Worked two jobs as an accountant and dad worked as a printing press manager

What does Raluca’s parents say that encourages her to reach for the stars?

That she can be anything she wants

Describe Raluca’s support network

Her parents, Her grandmother, and her great grandmother

Describe Raluca’s new school

It was very tough

Describe how students are rated at her new school

From 1-10, below 8 is failing

What four rituals(things) does Raluca perform before every important test she takes?

sleeps with her stuffed cat Silvester, lights a candle, handsanitizer, special perfume

How does Raluca’s lucky perfume help her?

It helps her remember the answers

What mark does Raluca hope she gets on the practice test?  What grade does she actually get?

She hopes to get a nine, she ends up getting an 8

What does Raluca want to do to unwind after her stressful exam?

She takes a bubble bath and a little nap