Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?

Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro style

They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers

Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming the lightweight champion of the world

Whenever they had met in the ring for sparring sessions, it had always been hot and heavy

Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

A strong friendship can survive even the most extreme tests.

Friendship is very fragile and can be destroyed by conflict.

Competition sometimes brings out the worst in friends

Friends always grow apart over time

Antonio and Felix have of collection of Fight magazines and scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings and tickets from boxing matches. What do these details show about the boys?

They are extremely interested in boxing.

They spend too much money on magazines.

They should invest in new scrapbooks.

They are the very best of friends.

What is the main external conflict in "Amigo Brothers"?

the boxing match between Antonio and Felix

the friendship between Antonio and Felix

the race that Antonio and Felix run along the East River

the contest between the lower east side of Manhattan and the South Bronx

In "Amigo Brothers," why does Felix go to the movies?

to distract himself from thinking about fighting his friend

so that he does not have to talk to his aunt

so that he can enjoy a good boxing movie

Which passage reveals Antonio's internal conflict over his fight with Felix?

"Antonio was passing some heavy time on his rooftop. How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship withe Felix?"

"Antonio wore white trunks, black socks, and black shoes. Felix wore sky blue trunks, red socks, and white boxing shoes."

"Antonio countered with his own flurry, forcing Felix to the ground."

It was Antonio who came out fast, charging across the ring. Felix braced himself but couldn't ward off the barrage of punches."

What inference about Antonio and Felix can you draw from this passage?"The announcer turned to point to the winner and found himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring."

They care more about their friendship than about who has won the fight

They are too beaten up to wait to hear the announcement of the winner

They will both represent the Boys Club in the championship tournament

They are grateful that the fight is over and have gone to their dressing rooms

What do Antonio and Felix decide to do before the fight?

not to see each other until the fight

Where does the fight take place?

The boys' club in their neighborhood

Why does the boxing match take place in a park instead of the gym?

The gym is not large enough to hold the crowd.

The gym is not air conditioned and would be too hot.

The promoters are unable to get permission to use the gym.

The nearest gym is too far from a subway station.

Which of the following passages from "Amigo Brothers" is an example of a metaphor?

"...they both sensed a wall rising between them."

"only the frenzied screaming of those along ringside..."

"His left hand was like a piston, pumping jabs..."

"Felix, grunting like a bull, threw wild punches..."

Antonio and Felix continue to fight after the final bell because

they are completely absorbed in the fight

only a knockout will satisfy them

each wants the other to give up

At first, the boys try to ignore the problem of having to fight each other. Which piece of evidence DOES NOT illustrate the initial conflict between Antonio and Felix?

"They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers."

"But even when joking with each other, they both sensed a wall rising between them.'

"I've [Antonio] been awake at night pulling punches on you, trying not to hurt you."

Antonio glanced at Felix, who kept his eyes purposely straight ahead..."

What evidence in the text supports how Felix resolves his internal conflict?

While watching a movie, Felix fantasizes that he becomes champion of the fight.

"He cut negative thinking real quick by doing some fancy dance steps..."

He was passing time on the rooftop of his tenement.

Felix heard from the ghetto grapevine how Antonio's training was progressing.

"Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas

Authored by Memory D'Agostino

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7th Grade

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45 sec • 1 pt

When Antonio and Felix realize they must fight each other ---

Antonio joins a gang

Felix trains longer and harder

they feel a barrier rising between them

Felix decides to quit boxing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must --

think of his best friend as a stranger

force himself to hate the other

never see the other boy again

beat the other boy to a pulp

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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When Felix tells Antonio that he wants to win the fight "fair and square," he means that he does not ---

like the way that Antonio fights

want to go through with the fight

trust Antonio's trainer

want Antonio to let him win

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Felix and Antonio have all the following in common except --

gold-plated medals

scrapbooks of boxing match tickets

fancy boxing shoes

positive attitudes

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45 sec • 1 pt

After Felix sees The Champion, he ---

does not want to see Antonio beaten

sees himself as the champion and Antonio as the challenger

decides that winning the fight is not worth ending the friendship

knows that life never works out as neatly as movie plots

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45 sec • 1 pt

The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is

how to end their friendship so they can fight each other

how to pursue their own goals without hurting their friend

how to avoid shame if they lose the fight

how to explain the fight to their friends

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45 sec • 1 pt

The referee is stunned by ---

the huge crowd

the boys' kindness to each other

Felix's bad fighting

the boys' savagery

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"Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas

When Antonio and Felix realize they must fight each other ---

In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must --

When Felix tells Antonio that he wants to win the fight "fair and square," he means that he does not ---

Felix and Antonio have all the following in common except --

After Felix sees The Champion, he ---

The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is

The referee is stunned by ---

The external conflict is resolved when Antonio and Felix ---

Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?

Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

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