Search for Safety Test

Which is NOT a conflict in Search for Safety?

• Larry loses his job.
• Mr. Graham argues with Ben.
• Ben is abused by Larry.
• Cindy reacts negatively when she finds out Ben receives free breakfast.

Which quote from the book BEST describes what Mr. Graham thinks about Ben?

• "That's what you need to remember, son. You got to make things happen...That's what you're gunna do one day. I know it."
• "Now I appreciate your help earlier, Ben. But we just met."
• "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Mr. Mitchell."
• "You don't see animals blowing up buildings or fighting wars. If you as me, people are the scariest thing out there."

"And if you don't get upstairs and outta my sight right now, you're gunna wish you never met me."
Who said this?

• Mr. Graham
• Dez
• Ben
• Larry

"When he gets home from work, he needs time to himself. Just do what he says and stay out of his way."
Who said this?

• Larry
• Cindy
• Geneva
• Mr. Graham

"We entered a small room with a cracked window that faced out onto busy Union Street. The walls were a faded blue, streaked in some places with brown water stains from leaks in the ceiling. A larger back room was empty except for a rusty attic fan mounted in the window. It made a clicking noise when I turned it on and worked only at slow speed."
What is the main idea of this passage?

• the small room faces out onto a busy street
• the room is depressing
• the ceiling leaks in the small room

"That was the day we moved in for good, and it was the first time I can remember feeling safe. Now those days were gone--and Aunt Fay would be gone too."
What conclusion can you make from this passage?

• Ben fears what will happen to him without Aunt Fay around.
• Ben realizes that he will probably never see Aunt Fay again.
• Aunt Fay is secretly happy to leave Ben.

"Larry never said he was sorry about anything. Aunt Fay knew it too. She scowled and shook her head."
What does the word scowled mean in this sentence?

• smiled
• chuckled
• frowned
• sobbed

"You remind me of myself when I was your age. I was always looking for work."
Who said this?

• Larry
• Aunt Fay
• Mr. Mitchell
• Mr. Graham

"Maybe he came to work stinkin' like beer, or maybe he tried to boss someone around like he does here--"
Who said this?

• Geneva
• Ben
• Cindy
• Dez

"One of my favorites when I was a kid was Street Knight. He guarded neighborhoods at night, taking out thugs and bullies with his bare hands. Maybe it was the heat or that I was starving, but the next thing I knew, I started picturing myself facing Shamar and Rodney again. Only this time I had Street Knight's power."
What conclusion can you make about this passage?

• Ben used to enjoy Street Knight as a kid.
• Ben is hot and hungry.
• Ben wishes he could face Shamar and Rodney with Street Knight's power.