The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is

how to pursue their own goals without hurting their friend

how to end their friendship so they can fight each other

how to avoid shame if they lose the fight

how to explain the fight to their friends

The referee is stunned by ---

the boys' kindness to each other

The author likely selected this form of fiction because it allowed him to ---

present a slice of life in an entertaining way

discuss a limited topic and include many facts

tell the story of two real people

Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?

Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro style

They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers

Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming the lightweight champion of the world

Whenever they had met in the ring for sparring sessions, it had always been hot and heavy

What can you infer about Felix and Antonio from their behavior the night before the match?

They are nervous about fighting each other

They don't want to be friends anymore

They don't care about winning the match

They like watching movies together

Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

A strong friendship can survive even the most extreme tests.

Friendship is very fragile and can be destroyed by conflict.

Competition sometimes brings out the worst in friends

Friends always grow apart over time

The setting of Tomkins Square Park influences the theme by ---

emphasizing the excitement surrounding the fight

revealing the importance of nature to the boys

highlighting the differences between Felix and Antonio

providing an excellent view from the rooftops

Antonio and Felix have of collection of Fight magazines and scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings and tickets from boxing matches. What do these details show about the boys?

They are extremely interested in boxing.

They spend too much money on magazines.

They should invest in new scrapbooks.

They are the very best of friends.

Felix says he and Antonio have to act like strangers when they box each other. What inferences can you draw from that statement?

They do not want their friendship to get in the way of winning.

They do not want the spectators to know that they are friends.

Boxers who know their opponents do not usually win championships.

Boxers who know each other are not permitted to fight each other.

What is the main external conflict in "Amigo Brothers"?

the boxing match between Antonio and Felix

the friendship between Antonio and Felix

the race that Antonio and Felix run along the East River

the contest between the lower east side of Manhattan and the South Bronx

In "Amigo Brothers," why does Felix go to the movies?

so that he can relax on the night before the big fight

so that he does not have to talk to his aunt

so that he can enjoy a good boxing movie

Which passage reveals Antonio's internal conflict over his fight with Felix?

"Antonio was passing some heavy time on his rooftop. How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship withe Felix?"

"Antonio wore white trunks, black socks, and black shoes. Felix wore sky blue trunks, red socks, and white boxing shoes."

"Antonio countered with his own flurry, forcing Felix to the ground."

It was Antonio who came out fast, charging across the ring. Felix braced himself but couldn't ward off the barrage of punches."

What does this passage from "Amigo Brothers" tell you about the fight? "Rights to the body. Lefts to the head. Neither fighter was giving an inch."

Both fighters are doing their best.

Both fighters are saving their strength

Both fighters are the same height

What does the description of the fight suggest about Antonio and Felix?

Neither one can win a championship

They have tried hard not to hurt each other

What inference about Antonio and Felix can you draw from this passage?"The announcer turned to point to the winner and found himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring."

They care more about their friendship than about who has won the fight

They are too beaten up to wait to hear the announcement of the winner

They will both represent the Boys Club in the championship tournament

They are grateful that the fight is over and have gone to their dressing rooms

In "Amigo Brothers," what creates friction between Antonio and Felix?

Each wants to win the lightweight boxing division finals

One is a champion boxer and the other is not.

What do Antonio and Felix decide to do before the fight?

not to see each other until the fight

Where does the fight take place?

The boys' club in their neighborhood

The central conflict in this story is:

That Antonio and Felix must fight each other in an important boxing match.

That Antonio and Felix argue about who is the better athlete.

That Antonio and Felix are not friends

That Antonio and Felix stop talking to each other.

Amigo Brothers

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RI.7.1, RL.7.4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Antonio and Felix realize they must fight each other ---

Antonio joins a gang

Felix trains longer and harder

they feel a barrier rising between them

Felix decides to quit boxing

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must --

think of his best friend as a stranger

force himself to hate the other

never see the other boy again

beat the other boy to a pulp

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Felix tells Antonio that he wants to win the fight "fair and square," he means that he does not ---

like the way that Antonio fights

want to go through with the fight

trust Antonio's trainer

want Antonio to let him win

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements about Antonio and Felix is false?

Felix is a stronger puncher

The boys share a collection of Fight magazines

Antonio is the better boxer

Neither boy has ever represented his community in a match before

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Felix and Antonio have all the following in common except --

gold-plated medals

scrapbooks of boxing match tickets

fancy boxing shoes

positive attitudes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After Felix sees The Champion, he ---

does not want to see Antonio beaten

sees himself as the champion and Antonio as the challenger

decides that winning the fight is not worth ending the friendship

knows that life never works out as neatly as movie plots

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following aspects of each boy is contrasted in the story?

their appearance

their memories of fight statistics

their dedication to working out

their commitment to their friendship

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Amigo Brothers

40 questions

When Antonio and Felix realize they must fight each other ---

In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must --

When Felix tells Antonio that he wants to win the fight "fair and square," he means that he does not ---

Which of the following statements about Antonio and Felix is false?

Felix and Antonio have all the following in common except --

After Felix sees The Champion, he ---

Which of the following aspects of each boy is contrasted in the story?

The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is

The referee is stunned by ---

The external conflict is resolved when Antonio and Felix ---

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