American History

1. Cofer moved to Paterson, _________, at a young age.
4. charmed greatly
6. on the alert;watchful
8. Her mother would take her back to Puerto Rico to live with her ___________.
9. an action skillfully designed to achieve a goal
11. Judith Ortiz Cofer was born in __________
12. comfort from sorrow or misfortune
14. Her family lived in a large apartment building known by its residents as __________.
15. possessed by an unreasoning love or attraction
16. deeply upset
17. Her father was on active duty with the U.S. ____.
18. Her ______ tried to get her to hold on to Puerto Rican customs

2. marked by acceptance of a condition or action as unavoidable
3. This story takes place on November 22, 1963, when the assassination of President ____________ stunned an entire nation.
5. a body of persons having authority
7. softened or muffled
10. Her father wanted her to adopt ________ ways.
13. broken down and shabby