The Bracelet
True or False: Ruri thinks that Japanese American people are not loyal to the United States.
Where does Mama say friendship is carried?
In the heart.
True or False: Walter Dean Myers wrote books that were based on his own life or his own world view.
True
Sam caught the ball in the ____ and shot a layup.
lane
Definition : (n.) a section of the basketball court that players cannot enter during a free throw
True or False. The narrator and Leon start crying because they are sad that they lost the game
False. They feel proud and relieved to have won the game.
Which character from Ruri’s family is not helping to pack up? Where are they?
Papa. He is in a prisoner-of-war camp in Montana.
The police ________ people from the flood area.
evacuate
Definition : (v.) to remove from an area
What event led to the publishing of Walter Dean Myers’ first book?
He entered a contest for children’s books writers
Michael made a ______ to win the basketball game.
layup
Definition : (n.) a shot taken close to the basket, usually banked off the backboard when playing basketball
What does the coach encourage his players to do?
Take their time and stay cool
Why is the golden bracelet important to Ruri and Laurie?
It is a symbol of their friendship.
Choose one option that would NOT likely be a summary of this story. (Question 7)
Ruri’s Mama packs dishes, blankets, and boots.
What did Walter Dean Myers’ wife make to help him visualize his characters and setting during the revision process?
Montages made from magazine clippings.
Amy wrote an ____ to her favorite teacher.
ode
Definition : (n.) a formal, somewhat long poem, usually written in praise of someone or something
Why does the narrator act surprised when the coach puts him in the game with only six minutes to go?
Because the narrator is a bad player
“But he needn’t have run off, because Mama didn’t cry. She just went out to borrow a broom and began sweeping out the dust and dirt.”
Mama has a _________ and __________ character
strong and determined.
Alice helped a ________ dog that she saw wandering the streets without a home.
forsaken
Definition : (adj.) abandoned
True or False. The quote, “There’s no do-over” does NOT show us the importance of making the right decisions.
False.
The ______ politician criticized everyone who did not agree with his opinions.
preachy
Definition : (adj.) trying to give advice or to persuade people to accept an opinion on what is right and wrong
What is the theme of the story?
Hard work and perseverance pay off
What does Ruri’s Mama help her realize after she loses the bracelet?
She does not need a bracelet to help her remember her best friend.
Large gold earrings _______ from her ears.
dangle
Definition : (v.) to hang or swing loosely
BONUS QUESTION: Why does Walter Dean Myers want all children to take philosophy questions?
So they would know that they have to make decisions early in life.
Bill ________ so that Michael could get open.
set a pick
Definition : (phrase.) to block a defensive player to free up a teammate to make a shot when playing basketball
BONUS QUESTION: What does “Zip! Zip! Zip!” mean?
The other team is passing the ball fast to each other