Kamau's Finish

Who is the author of "Kamau's Finish?"

• Bruce Lee
• Peter Wong
• Muthoni Muchemi

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Why is winning the race important to Kamau?

• Winning show he is successful in life.
• Winning will prove he is superior to Kip.
• Winning will help him overcome his fears.
• Winning will gain him his family’s respect. 

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What is the theme of the story?

• Always finish what you start.
• Cheaters never win, and winners never cheat.
• Effort and ability can be as impressive as victory.
• A father’s admiration is as important as his love

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Part A: What is Baba’s response to Kamau being shoved?

• He walks away. 
• He punches Kip for shoving Kamau. 
• He shouts for Kamau to get up and run.
• He yells at Kamau for being a failure.

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Part B: What does this action reveal about his personality?

• He is angry and revengeful.
• He is proud of Kamau’s efforts and encouraging. 
• He believes in winning by any means necessary. 
• He is ashamed of his son because he only cares about winning.

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Part A: How does Kamau feel after crossing the finish line?

• He feels loved.
• He feels confused.
• He feels disgraced. 
• He feels like a failure.

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Part B: Which sentence from the story best shows how Kamau feels?

• “All I'm good for is dreaming." 
• “But I only have ears for Baba.” 
• “Uncertain, I scramble up and gape at Baba.” 
• “So I wipe my nose with my wrist and laugh through the tears.” 

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Which sentence in the passage helps reveal the theme?

• They're chanting my name. 
• No. Kip has stolen my race. 
• So much noise, so many people crowding the finish area. 
• He is running alongside the track, gesturing wildly—up, up, up—pointing to the finish line. 

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