Simple Comprehension 1
Simple Comprehension 2
Complex Comprehension 1
Complex Comprehension 2
Vocab
100
What is Dyamonde's favorite subject?
Math
100
What is the name of the friend that Dyamonde misses from Brooklyn?
Alisha
100
True or False: Dyamonde no longer misses Alisha after becoming friends with Free.
False: Dyamonde still misses Alisha, just not as much because she isn't as lonely in her new town now that she has a friend to hang out with.
100
How does Mrs. Cordell feel when Free offers to read in class?
She is very shocked because he has never volunteered to read in class and she did not realize how well he could read.
100
Name a situation where someone would be lonely.
Answers vary
200
What is the name of the town Dyamonde used to live in?
Brooklyn
200
What is Free really good at, but doesn't like doing in class?
Reading
200
Name 2 things that Dyamonde and Free have in common.
Possible answers: They are both in third grade, they are both new in town, they are both a little lonely at first, they get teased about their names, they are both smart
200
What major change do Dyamonde and Free have in their relationship?
They go from not liking each other to being best friends.
200
What word means the qualities, characteristics, or beliefs that make a person who they are?
identity
300
What grade is Dyamonde in?
3rd grade
300
What is Free's first name?
Reed
300
Name 2 major changes Dyamonde has gone through recently.
Her parents got divorced and she moved to Washington Heights from Brooklyn.
300
Why does Free think Dyamonde is "amazing" ?
She is confident in who she is and doesn't care what other people think.
300
Name a reason why Dyamonde is extraordinary.
Possible answers: She is confident and doesn't care what people think, she is smart and sees math in the world around her, even though she doesn't like Free she still wants to get to know him
400
Name 2 Reasons why Dyamonde thinks Free is rude.
He grunts at others and is mean to little kids.
400
What advice does Mrs. Cordell give to Dyamonde?
She should ask Free why he is always angry.
400
Why does Free finally open up to Dyamonde?
She takes the time to actually ask about his feelings rather than ignoring and judging him.
400
What lesson does Free learn from Dyamonde?
It's okay to be yourself and not care what people think.
400
What vocab word does this photo represent?
Scowl
500
Where did Free live before he moved to Washington Heights?
Detroit
500
Why is Free so grumpy in the mornings?
He has to share a room with his baby brother. Back in his old town he had his own room and he has not adjusted to the change yet.
500
What does Dyamonde find out about Free when she asks why he is always angry?
He mad at his dad for getting a new job and making them move. He takes his anger out on other people.
500
What is the central message in the book "Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel"?
Don't judge people before getting to know them.
500
How does Free and Dyamonde's friendship show the importance of empathy?
Dyamonde tries to understand Free's feelings instead of avoiding him.