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
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