Inferencing
What can you infer about Atticus and the narrator’s relationship from paragraph one? A. They are childhood friends. B. They do not like each other. C. They have camaraderie even in competitive situations D. They will fight soon
C. They have camaraderie even in competitive situations
What genre is this text?
Realistic Fiction
What is a piece of evidence that shows the story is written from a first-person point of view? A. “The frustrating thing is that he usually gets it.” (paragraph 12) B. “Do I remember? Of course, I remember” (paragraph 10) C. “The bell rings, and a throng of students moves towards the door.” (paragraph 16) D. “He’s usually so quiet” (paragraph 3)
B. “Do I remember? Of course, I remember” (paragraph 10)
The main purpose of the flashback in paragraph 10 is to- A. highlight Atticus’ arrogance B. reveal Saul’s insecurity C. show how the competition between Saul and Atticus began. D. point out the talents of both Atticus and Saul.
C. show how the competition between Saul and Atticus began.
Based on paragraph 18, what can we infer about Atticus, Carson, and Saul? A. The boys will remain friends even through a competitive situation B. They will no longer speak to each other C. They all are mad at the parts they received D. They are all happy for each other
A. The boys will remain friends even through a competitive situation
What characteristics of the story help the reader identify it as realistic fiction?
real life characters, real life problems and conflict, dialogue between humans
Which of the following is a piece of evidence from the text that supports the idea that Saul recognizes Atticus’s talent? A. “It’s probably important to explain that Atticus really is my best friend…” (paragraph 1) B. “Sure thing, Atticus,” I say “We’ll just see whose name is on the board” (paragraph 4) C. “Eventually, Atticus quits clowning around and sits down beside me.” (paragraph 14) D. “Clearly, Atticus was made to be front and center, playing the lead” (paragraph 10)
D. “Clearly, Atticus was made to be front and center, playing the lead” (paragraph 10)
How does Atticus and Saul’s behavior help resolve the conflict of the story? A. They both remember competitions between them from the past. B. They each admit that they will be happy if the other gets the part. C. They each decide to try out for the parts of the Artful Dodger and Oliver. D. They both congratulate Carson before the other students can.
B. They each admit that they will be happy if the other gets the part.
Based on his thoughts throughout the story, how will Saul most likely feel after congratulating Carson? A. Relieved that he will not have to learn the role of Oliver, but troubled that Carson may have difficulty learning his part B. Proud to have gotten any part in the high school play, but worried about having to sing in his role of Boy 4 C. Concerned that Atticus did not get the lead, but hopeful that the play will be a hit D. Saddened that he will not get to play the role of Oliver, but happy that it was Carson who got the lead this time
D. Saddened that he will not get to play the role of Oliver, but happy that it was Carson who got the lead this time
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Which sentence from the story best supports why Saul thinks of himself as similar to the character of Oliver? A. “We’ll just see whose name is on the board.” (paragraph 4) B. Yes, yes, he had been the Tyrannosaurus rex, and I had been some herbivore whose name I can’t remember and could never pronounce correctly. (paragraph 11) C. Then I add sincerely, “You would be great too.” (paragraph 15) D. We are jostling to get ahead, eager to see the page hanging on the wall outside the auditorium door, the page that will tell us who got which part. (paragraph 16)
B. Yes, yes, he had been the Tyrannosaurus rex, and I had been some herbivore whose name I can’t remember and could never pronounce correctly. (paragraph 11)
How does the author use irony at the end of the story? A. By having Carson earn the lead role instead of Atticus or Saul B. By having Saul pretend to be happy when he did not earn the lead role C. By having Saul and Atticus compete to see who will be nicest to their friend D. By having Carson react casually when he sees his name on the list
A. By having Carson earn the lead role instead of Atticus or Saul
In paragraph 17, Carson gasps most likely because he is — A. nervous from being crowded by so many students in the hall B. disappointed that his friends received small parts C. excited that his friends get to be in the chorus together D. shocked that he was given the lead role
D. shocked that he was given the lead role
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"After all the bantering, I am relieved that we can have this moment" Which text evidence from the story best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word bantering? A. Most of the younger roles are just parts in the chorus. (paragraph 6) B. “You know I always get the best parts.” (paragraph 8) C. Atticus and I always seem to be in direct competition. (paragraph 12) D. “You know I’m joking, right?” (paragraph 14)
D. “You know I’m joking, right?” (paragraph 14)
How does the use of a flashback help develop the plot of the story? A. How does the use of a flashback help develop the plot of the story? B. It shows why Saul is unconcerned about getting the lead role. C. It shows that Atticus and Saul prefer acting as dinosaurs.D. It reveals why Saul sees himself as similar to the Artful Dodger.
A. It reveals that Atticus and Saul have been in competition for years.