Comprehension
Vocabulary
Characters
Conflict
Setting
100

What is the conflict the narrator faces when he sees a white woman needing help?

He wants to help the lady however he is worried that she will react negatively because he is a black man and she doesn't know him.

100

What does prejudice mean?

To judge someone unfairly without good reason

100

What is the main Character's name

Jesus Colon

100

What does conflict mean?

A problem

100

True or False: They are traveling in a car.

False

200

What decision does the narrator make about the conflict?

He does not help the woman.

200

What does courtesy mean?

to be respectful, polite or use good manners

200

Who looked like they needed help when they got on the train?

The white lady

200

What is the conflict in the story?

Jesus Colon is trying to decide if he should help the lady on the train or not

200

What time of day is it?

Midnight

300

What does Jesus Colon say that he will do next time he is in a situation like this one (When someone needs help)?

He is determined to act differently in the future. He will help someone in need next time.

300

What does insensitive mean?

Not caring about a person's need

300

How many Children were with the lady on the train?

3

300

If there is a problem between two characters in a story is that an external or internal conflict?

External Conflict

300

Where are they?

Train/Train Station

400

At the end of the selection, explain how the author feels about his decision concerning the lady on the train.

He feels bad (shameful and regretful) for not helping the lady. 

400

At the end of the selection what lesson does the narrator want to present?

Do the right thing, even if you feel uncomfortable.

400

What were the two things that the lady was carrying? 

A baby and a suitcase

400

If the problem in the story is that a character is trying to make a decision inside his/her mind, is that an external or internal conflict?

Internal

400

What year is it?

1955 or 1956

500

Explain the problem that the woman is having while traveling on the subway. Why does it look like she needs help?

She has 3 children and a suitcase with her which makes it difficult to travel and move through the train station.

500

What are CHARACTER TRAITS?

Words that describe character's personality

500

Why did Jesus Colon compare himself to a rude animal?

He felt like he should have helped the lady

500

What did Jesus Colon decide to do?

He decided not to help the lady

500

Why is the year an important part of the story/setting?

Racism towards black and Spanish people was common at that time. Thus, there was a lot of racial tension around.

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