Popular Problems
How do the characters view Starks at the beginning of the selection?
A They think he is friendly.
B They believe he is spoiled.
C They know he is friendless.
D They feel that he is rude.
B They believe he is spoiled.
Which word or phrase helps the reader know the meaning of the word thrive as used in line 12 of the selection?
A “You’ll never make it.”
B “I’m a fighter”
C I’ve got the magic
D You throw a dime in my hat
B “I’m a fighter”
In paragraph 1, what does the word wealthy mean?
A Prosperous
B Moneyless
C Well-known
D Famous
A Prosperous
What conclusion can be made about the speaker based on line 16?
A He would be unable to survive without the fire in his area.
B He is able to endure any hardship.
C He enjoys the cold, but prefers warm fires.
D He is angered by what people say to him.
B He is able to endure any hardship.
What motivates Victor to attend Starks’ birthday party?
A He has no other plans.
B He hopes to become friends with Starks.
C He plans to bully Starks.
D He wants to take advantage of Starks’ home.
D He wants to take advantage of Starks’ home.
Why does the speaker use repetition at the beginning of each stanza?
A To show that people are rude to homeless boys
B To emphasize that he is happy despite what others think
C To explain that people need to be kinder to those who live in the streets
D To help the reader understand that homeless people are in need of hel
B To emphasize that he is happy despite what others think
What is one difference between the two selections?
A The story shows that being rich is important, the poem does not
B The story does not explain the struggles that come with having money, the poem does
C The story allows the reader to understand how it feels to be poor, the poem does not
D The story shows that family is of great value, the poem does not
D The story shows that family is of great value, the poem does not
Based on Randall’s thoughts and comments toward Starks in the beginning of the selection, the reader can conclude
A Randall thinks that Starks is a bad person.
B Randall wishes that he had Starks’ life.
C Randall regrets judging Starks.
D Randall wishes his father was Conner James.
B Randall wishes that he had Starks’ life.
Read the excerpt below.
"I say, “A bed is limiting, the night is my playground.”"
The poet most likely uses figurative language in line 2 to help the reader understand:
A The speaker prefers sleeping in a playground.
B The speaker does not like beds.
C The speaker enjoys the freedom that the night time offers.
D The speaker hopes that his audience will provide him with a place to sleep.
C The speaker enjoys the freedom that the night time offers.
What is a common theme in both selections?
A Be happy with who you are and what you have.
B Money makes life easier.
C Happiness can be achieved when you have family and a home.
D Being poor can be exciting.
A Be happy with who you are and what you have.
Read the excerpt from the selection.
"This also meant that Starks had all of the girls falling at his feet. Yes, Randall was green with envy. He was not a fan of Starks."
The figurative expression allows the reader to:
A Know that Randall is a fan of Conner James, not Starks.
B Realize that Starks is cruel to girls.
C Understand that Randall is jealous of Starks.
D See that Starks is a good football player like his father.
C Understand that Randall is jealous of Starks.
How does the speaker feel about his living situation?
A He is thankful for the help that people offer him and is hopeful that he will find a home.
B He feels angry that he doesn’t have a home and will fight to find one.
C He is content with his circumstance and would like others to understand.
D He is happy that he has no home and would like others to join him.
C He is content with his circumstance and would like others to understand.
The author and poet would likely agree with which of the following statements?
A People that are rich are often unpleasant.
B A person can be happy without owning a lot of things.
C Popularity can be earned if you are rich.
D Being poor is very difficult
B A person can be happy without owning a lot of things.