Review: Zebra by Chaim Potok

Which of the following IS NOT a reason Adam is nicknamed "Zebra?"

• His last name is Zebrin.
• He likes to run.
• He likes zebras.
• He has long, skinny legs.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What happened to Adam (Zebra) a year before the story began?

• A car hit him while he was running down Franklin Avenue.
• He was in a car accident.
• A zebra bit his hand and legs.
• He developed a serious disease.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the setting of the story "Zebra?"

• at a school in the summer
• at a school in the winter
• Maple Street in the late afternoon
• Vietnam

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is John Wilson?

• He is Zebra's uncle.
• He is an artist who is also a Vietnam veteran.
• He is a homeless artist.
• He is Zebra's stalker.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is John Wilson doing the first time Zebra meets him?

• teaching an art class
• running down Franklin Avenue
• searching through the trash
• flying a helicopter

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does John Wilson want to do at Zebra's school?

• teach English
• talk to the students about Vietnam
• start a summer art class
• work as a janitor

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Who is Mrs. English?

• the disciplinarian principal
• the assistant principal who teaches an "imagination class"
• John Wilson's friend
• an English teacher

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

All of Mrs. English's students have one thing in common. What is it?

• They have physical issues that cause them difficulties.
• They are seventh graders.
• They are friends.
• They like to tell stories.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Why does Andrea call Zebra a "gloomy life form" in the beginning of the story?

• He always wear black clothing.
• He is always depressed and shares sad stories.
• He sings sad songs.
• She doesn't like him.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Zebra decides to join John Wilson's art class. What is the first thing he draws?

• He draws a helicopter.
• He draws a zebra.
• He draws his hand.
• He draws a picture of Andrea.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3