End of Unit 1 Comprehension Check

Front

In the story, "Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains," why does Turtle Kid claim never to have heard the story Uncle Kenneth is about to tell?

Back

He wants to hear the story told again.

Front

In the story, "Don't Just Sit There Like a Punk," what point of view is it written from?

Back

second person point of view

Front

In the end, was Dante trying to be nice to the narrator "young buck" or was he really mad at him?

Back

Dante was trying to be nice to the narrator. He gave him the opportunity to play basketball and quietly supported him from afar.

Front

In the story "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push" what is wrong with Chris?

Back

He was in a car accident and is now confined to a wheelchair due to injury.

Front

What is the meaning of the word "barrio?"

Back

a neighborhood where most residents speak Spanish

Front

What is the meaning of the word "mentorship?"

Back

guidance provided by an experienced person

Front

What is the meaning of the word "paralysis?"

Back

the inability to move

Front

What is the meaning of the word "arc?"

Back

a curve or bend

Front

What is the meaning of the word "strike?"

Back

to hit

Front

What is the meaning of the word "executive?"

Back

a top-level manager in a business