Review: Zebra by Chaim Potok

Who is Mrs. English?

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

Tags

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the climax of the story "Zebra?"

• Zebra joins John Wilson's art class.
• Zebra gets hit by a car.
• Zebra notices his hand is improving when he creates the helicopter sculpture for John Wilson.
• Zebra gives John Wilson a drawing of a helicopter.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Before Zebra goes to camp, he gives John Wilson

• Before Zebra goes to camp, he gives John Wilson
•  a letter.
• a fist bump.
• a drawing of a helicopter and a zebra.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is in the package Zebra receives from John Wilson?

• a photograph of John Wilson standing by the Vietnam Memorial.
• a drawing of a zebra.
• a letter from Leon.
• a drawing of a helicopter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the theme of the story "Zebra?"

• Never run down a hill.
• Focus on helping others instead of your problems.
• Practice makes perfect.
• This, too, shall pass.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Mr. Wilson told the students to think about lines and curves when they tried to draw the contours of their hand. A synonym for contour is __________.

• outline
• rub
• thin
• color

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Zebra’s friends shouted __________ when they played tag.

• wince
• somber
• contours
• exuberantly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.1