Tangerine pages 49-69

What major event happened at the beginning of this section?

• Mike Costello was promoted to starting quarterback.
• Mike Costello was injured making a tackle.
• Joey Costello was struck by lightning and killed
• Mike Costello was killed by a lightning strike.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

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How did Mom respond to the tragedy?

• She was shocked
• She was angry at her son Erik.
• She called the police.
• She called the newspaper to report the incident.

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On page 49, what conflict does the author establish?

• Man vs. Man
• Man vs. Nature
• Man vs. Himself
• Man vs. His Mom

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Erik said Mike couldn’t be revived because:

• The paramedics got lost
• The schools defibrillator malfunctioned
• He was dead before he hit the ground
• No one saw him fall

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What conflict seems to begin as Paul watches and listens to Erik and Arthur?

• The boys begin crying because of the trauma.
• Mom yells at the two of them for being insensitive.
• Mr. Costello fights with Dad
• Erik and Arthur were making fun of the situation.

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What was odd about the incident after it occurred?

• Joey kept trying to remove Mike’s shoes.
• Mike kept calling for the football to be thrown to him.
• Mr. Costello asked Dad to remove the fish from the pond.
• The muck fires killed two more people.

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Paul was in disbelief that Erik and Arthur could be happy over a teammates death.  However, he realized that they were happy because:

• They knew Mike was better than them.
• They would both benefit from Mike’s death
• Both boys wouldn’t have to play in the afternoon anymore.
• Both boys would be able to take Mike’s locker and uniform

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What were Mom and Paul surprised by the day after Mike’s death?

• The school didn’t cancel classes.
• Football practice wasn’t cancelled.
• Everyone wasn’t sent home early
• All answers are correct

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CCSS.RL.6.3

How has the recent event with Mike Costello triggered a conflict with mom and dad?

• They are arguing about the place they are living in.
• They are arguing about the lightning.
• They are arguing about football practice.
• All answers are correct.

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CCSS.SL.6.3

What decision has Mom made as a result of the conflict with the lightning?

• She has called a meeting to discuss firing the football coach.
• She has called a meeting with the parents and the coach about changing the practice time for the football team.
• She has set up a meeting with the mayor about discussing the need for an indoor playing facility to protect the students and the parents from the weather.
• None of these answers are correct.