The Gauntlet review

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what was the new rule in the Mirza family regarding board games?

• Farah always had to let her little brother play and lose every game to him.

• Farah was not allowed to play board games with her friends.

• Ahmad was not allowed to play board games.

• Farah had to win every game against her siblings.

Open Ended

Why do you think board games are a popular pastime in many families?

Open Ended

Describe the relationship between Farah and Ahmad. How does Farah handle Ahmad's behavior throughout the story?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about Aunt Zohra?

• She often visits Farah's family.

• She gives Farah a special birthday present.

• She is described as thin and tall.

• She enjoys socializing with the guests.

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason Farah feels uncomfortable at her own birthday party?

• She doesn't like sweets.

• She doesn't know most of the guests well.

• She is upset with her brother Ahmad.

• She is waiting for a special gift.

Multiple Choice

What did Farah, Alex, and Essie discover when they opened the guest room door?

• Aunt Zohra waiting for them

• Ahmad holding a square package

• A pile of birthday presents

• A board game already set up

Multiple Choice

What sensation did Farah feel when she touched the box, and how did she describe it to her friends?

• A gentle shaking, almost like a heartbeat

• A cold chill, like ice

• A tingling, like electricity

• A burning, like fire

Multiple Choice

Why did Ahmad become upset while Farah, Essie, and Alex were examining the box?

• He wanted to play with them but was told to wait

• He was scared of the box

• He broke the box accidentally

• He didn't like the game

Multiple Select

Which of the following steps are part of the instructions for starting the game, as read by Farah?

• Place all game pieces in the center of the board

• Pile sand at each corner

• Say, 'We are ready for the Gauntlet!'

• Roll the dice to determine the order

Multiple Choice

What happened after Essie said, 'We are ready for the Gauntlet'?

• The board moved violently and transformed, sparking to life

• Nothing happened at all

• The lights in the room went out

• A loud alarm sounded

Multiple Choice

What surprising transformation do the avatars undergo in the story after the sandstorm?

• They turn into animals

• They become action figure-sized replicas of the kids

• They disappear completely

• They start talking

Open Ended

How do the children react to the magical changes in the board game and its pieces?

Multiple Choice

According to the slate, what must the team do to prevent areas from turning to sand in the Gauntlet?

• Win every challenge presented

• Collect all the avatars

• Find the Architect

• Solve a riddle

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the immediate consequence of Ahmad grabbing the blank avatar and stepping onto the board?

• He becomes invisible

• He is transported into the game

• He wins the game instantly

• He turns into an adult

Multiple Select

What concerns does Aunt Zohra express when she learns about the game and Ahmad's disappearance? Select all that apply.

• The game was not meant for the children

• She is worried about Ahmad's safety

• She thinks the game is broken

• She believes the game can have a mind of its own

Multiple Choice

Why did Aunt Zohra warn the children about the game, and what instructions did she give them regarding Ahmad?

• Because the game is dangerous and she wants them to avoid it completely.

• Because she wants them to play and win the game to save Ahmad, warning them about the risks and urging them to work together.

• Because she thinks the game is fun and wants them to enjoy it.

• Because she wants them to destroy the game immediately without playing.

Open Ended

How does the description of the game's structure and the setting in Chapter Five contribute to the mood of the story?

Multiple Choice

What steps did Farah and her friends take to start playing the game, and what happened immediately after they began?

• They read the rules and started the game, causing the world to spin and transporting them to a new place.

• They argued about the rules and decided not to play.

• They waited for someone else to start the game for them.

• They ignored the instructions and nothing happened.

Multiple Select

Which details from the description of the souk (market) help Farah feel more comfortable in the new world? Select all that apply.

• The sight of people who looked like her, draped in long robes and scarves.

• The familiar sound of a public announcer calling the faithful to rise.

• The presence of her friends by her side.

• The colorful canopies and lively activity in the market.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the Mirza family's approach to board games, how do you think family rules can affect relationships between siblings?

Multiple Choice

What was the new Mirza family rule regarding board games?

• Farah always had to let her little brother play and give up every game to him.

• Farah could play board games only on weekends.

• Farah was not allowed to play with her friends.

• Farah had to win every board game.