Taking Sides, Ch 5-8

1. What does the crayon marks on the stolen TV in the thrift store represent? (pg 59)

• Lincoln's future

• Tony's past

• Lincoln's past

• Tony's future

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What does Lincoln and Roy's conversation about Roy's basketball playing days reveal? (pg 84)

• Roy and Coach Yesutis were best friends.

• Lincoln and Roy had nothing in common.

• Coach Yesutis used to date Lincoln's mom.

• Coach Yesutis has always been a bully and a racist.

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What does Lincoln's visit to Franklin reveal about his feelings? (pg 62)

• He is glad he is not going to school there anymore, because he always hated getting detention.

• He misses Vicky, and still feels connected to her through the picture in her textbook.

• He doesn't have any feelings left for his old school; it is just a building.

• While he misses Franklin, he is happier at Columbus.

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Why was Tony anxious to get Lincoln to come to his house that Saturday? (pg 50)

• They were going to play some pick-up basketball.

• Tony found out where Lincoln's stolen tv was.

• Tony wanted to pay Lincoln the money he owed him for a bet.

• Tony really missed his best friend and wanted to hang out.

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Why did Lincoln get mad at Tony in the thrift shop? (pgs 53, 60)

• Tony yells at Lincoln about playing basketball for Colombus.

• Tony accuses Lincoln of changing and getting soft since he moved.

• Tony tells Lincoln he is dating Vicky.

• Tony makes fun of his mother for dating Roy.

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How does Lincoln react when James says Coach will let him play when Columbus gets far ahead of Franklin in the upcoming game? (pg 70-71)

• He agrees that Franklin is going to be beaten badly and encourages James.

• He pretends he doesn't care and changes the subject.

• He doesn't say anything, but gets angry with James and leaves.

• He defends Franklin, saying they were holding back last time, and will be harder to beat in a league game.

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How does Lincoln feel as he approaches the elementary school where he is meeting Monica? (pgs 75-76)

• Confident and in control

• Anxious and unsure

• Happy and hopeful

• Unworried and laid back

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How was Roy's basketball story similar to Lincoln's situation? (pg 84)

• Roy was the only white player at Franklin, and Lincoln is the only Hispanic player at Columbus.

• Roy played ball for Columbus, and played against Franklin.

• Lincoln and Roy both hurt their knees playing basketball with a girl.

• Lincoln and Roy both played for Columbus.

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How many days have passed since the beginning of the novel? (pg 63)

• Four days

• One week

• Two months

• Three years

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What is the importance of Lincoln and Roy's conversation at the end of chapter 8? (pg 83-86)

• Lincoln realizes he was right about Roy; he is not good enough for his mother.

• Lincoln begins to change his mind about Roy, thinking maybe he is a good guy after all.

• Lincoln believes he has to find a way to get his mother back together with his dad so he can get rid of Roy

• Lincoln thinks Roy is phony and his stories are lies meant to deceive his mother.

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