The Born Worker by Gary Soto

How does Jose feel about his parents?

• He feels sorry for them.
• He respects them.
• He resents them for not giving him an easier life.
• He's ashamed of them.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

The main reason Jose doesn't like his cousin, Arnie:

• Arnie blows his nose on his sleeve.
• Arnie thinks only about himself.
• Arnie's a phoney.
• Arnie talks all the time.

Which pair of words best describes the conflict in this story?

• youth vs old age
• future vs the past
• responsibility vs selfishness
• coldness vs friendliness

What does the telephone pole represent in this story?

• electricity
• crisis management
• hard work
• nothing

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Jose’s family growing up were:

• poor
• hard-working
• wealthy
• poor AND hard-working

What working arrangement do Jose and Arnie come up with?

• 50-50 partnership
• 70-30 split
• Nothing
• 90-10 split

What job do Jose and Arnie do for Mr. Clemens?

• clean kitchen
• clean pool
• clean yard
• wash car

What kind of worker is Arnie?

• dedicated
• lazy
• professional
• tired

What happens to Mr. Clemens?

• He tumbles into the pool.
• He dies.
• He has a heart attack.
• Nothing.

How do each of the boys respond to the crisis?

• Oppositely
• Responsibly
• Bravely
• Cowardly