Southpaw/Concha

Why does Richard decide to allow Janet to play on the baseball team?

• He decides to quit the team unless Janet plays.

• His parents make him.

• He learns about the women's rights movement.

• Other players were injured, sick, or busy.

In "The Southpaw", why are Richard and Janet arguing?

• Janet needs to return a comic book that she borrowed.

• Richard won't allow Janet to play on his team.

• Both want the pitcher position on the team.

• They both want the same book from the library.

Why does Concha hold the first place for bravery?

• She has detention with Mrs. Andrews.

• She is able to walk across a narrow suspension bridge.

• She could stand on an anthill longer than anyone else.

• She sneaks in school late every day.

When Concha won the ant contest, why didn't she brag about it?

• She was bitten by a red ant.

• She was unable to speak so she couldn't brag.

• Everyone was tired of her bragging and asked her not to.

• Her mother told her that bragging was not allowed.

How do we know that Beto likes Concha?

• He always comes to her rescue.

• He got her a puppy.

• He wrote her a love note.

• He carries her books to school each day.

What are both stories about?

• It is difficult to live in a warm climate.

• Living with several brothers is difficult.

• Girls can compete with boys in all kinds of games.

• School lunches are nutritious.

A short story is....

• complicated and hard to read.

• what a newspaper is.

• meant to be read in one setting.

• the bible.

In Concha, who is the narrator?

• Janet

• Joey's older brother

• Mr. Thompson

• Concha

What is conflict in a short story?

• I don't know, let's ask Google.

• Where the pages are stuck together.

• Happiness for all.

• A struggle of some kind.

What is a similarity between "Southpaw" and "Concha"?

• Both stories deal with boys' and girls' attitudes towards each other.

• Both stories take place in Alaska.

• Both stories have a character named Johnny.

• There are no similarities between the stories.