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100
What did the author explain was the reason for Iggy's father's carelessness?
He gets stoned.
100
What can the reader infer from the narrator going to Public Housing?
The narrator's family is probably less fortunate and doesn't have a lot of money.
100
What phrase does the author use to describe the boy's anger at the school?
"I wanted to f****ing cry, or maybe hit someone..."
100
Which words best describe the narrator?
The narrator is a troublemaker; he's 16, barely a freshman in high school. He has dealt with a lot in his life. He basically only depends on himself. He doesn't have a job. His parents don't really care about him regardless if they see him. His dad is always getting high and basically sleeping on the couch almost all the time so basically his just a good kid with wrongdoings living with careless parents,.
100
As used on page 2 in the seventh paragraph, the word frankly most likely means?
truthfully
200
What did the author explain was the reason for him getting kicked out of school?
that he went into a Spanish class that he droppped at the beginning of the year to go see a "hot girl" and the teacher while arguing with the student thinks he is on drugs or has a weapon and her life was so called at risk and presses charges on him.
200
What can the reader infer from the fact that the main character followed the new girl to her class?
That he doesn't think things through and just acts with out thinking.
200
What phrase does the author use to describe how the author felt when the students in the classroom agreed with Mrs. Brando?
"the traitors"
200
Which words best describes the teacher?
Has a short temper, crazy, and dramatic.
200
What is meant by the word incomprehensible on page 2?
Principal Olmos says it is not understandable for the author acted the way he did.
300
Which sentence best summarizes how the author feels about his parents?
" My mom went visiting someone or other and probably isn't coming back and my dad is stoned of his a** on the couch... I'm not getting the vibe that he'd really, you know, care..."
300
What can the reader infer from "(under my breath really freaking quietly) B**** and from the narrator's discipline flile?
The reader can infer that the kid is a trouble maker and that he does not care much for school and his parents do not push him.
300
The author would most likely agree with which statement? Explain. A) Things can't go your way all the time. B) Things get blown out of proportion. C) Life is all sunshine and rainbows D) A&B
B
300
Which words best describe the narrator's view of Saint Iggy?
KInd of open minded and hopeful
300
What is meant by the word warrant on p. 2 in the thirteenth paragraph?
deserve
400
Which sentence best summarizes how the author feels about being terminated from Carver High?
"And it's not like I didn't see this coming..."
400
What can the reader infer from the principal's talk with Iggy?
the principal doesn't believe that Iggy is truly a nice person.
400
What phrase does the author use to describe what Principal Olmos was trying to say to him, and which quote most strongly suggests that principal doesn't really want to kick the kid out of school?
"Live a life that has meaning." "Honestly, I believe you're a good kid."
400
What is the reason the author includes the events he does?
to show that even the littlest things can be big problems, that regardless when we don't do wrong doings we still manage to make mistakes
400
What emotion does paragraph 8 page 3 convey?
It shows that the principal cares about the boy. He knows he's a good boy. The principal does try to help the boy. He knows the boy didn't mean it, but he also knows it wasn't the right thing to do . Therefore, paragraph 8 shows that although someone may like you and you might think you won't get in trouble, you eventually will.
500
Which statment best summarizes the conflict in the passage?
AWV -- "I’m afraid I’ll be recommending to the school Superintendent that your time at Carver High be terminated.”
500
What can the reader infer from the the first two paragraphs, and what conclusion can the reader draw from the last paragraph?
The reader can infer from the first two paragraphs that the author is not focused on school or might have an anger management issue -- also that he will do whatever he can to change people's mind about him and get out of being kicked from the school.
500
What is the best way to express the overall theme of this passage, and why did the author most likely write this story?
The theme is your actions really reflect on yourself and other people around you no matter if you intended to do something or not. The author most likely wrote this passage to let other students know that they are not alone. They may be blamed for things that they did not do in life, but things can get better.
500
What would be the impact if they author did not include the principle saying that he thinks Iggy is a good guy, or if the author didn't provide information about Iggy's homelife and parents?
The reader would infer that the guy is actually a bad guy because all of the other characters show a negative attitude towards him. The reader would have never known that Iggy comes from a messed up home and would not understand who influenced the author to act the way he does.
500
What does the word patronizing found on p. 1 in the sixth paragraph most likely mean, and what clues help you figure that out?
Condescending, belittling, or superior She's adamant about never seeing him in class