Small Steps by Louis Sachar - Final Test!!

The counselor there told them that the recidivism rate for African American boys was seventy-three percent.
Recidivism means what? 

• a plan for attaining a particular goal
• a long narrow opening
• habitual relapse into crime
• characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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She reminded Armpit of a marionette who was also her own puppeteer.
Marionette means? 

• a caretaker in an apartment complex or hotel
• to move abruptly
• a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
• habitual relapse into crime

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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CCSS.RI.5.4

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Fortunately, there were no extemporaneous speeches this day.
Extemporaneous means?

• with little or no preparation or forethought
• a means of serving
• habitual relapse into crime
• a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

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An example of CONFIDENTIAL

• Classified, Private or Secret

• Open, available, public

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The backup singers were in their late twenties, but they seemed to resent her being the center of attention. Resent means...

• Bitter feelings towards someone or something

• Spoken in secrecy

• a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

• Change in form, appearance, or structure

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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•The siren noise had been made by an electric guitar, which slowly wound down and transformed into a flurry of notes and chords. Transformed means...

• Bitter feelings towards someone or something

• Spoken in secrecy

• a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

• Change in form, appearance, or structure

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How did Armpit get his nickname?

• A scorpion stung him in the arm and the pain traveled to his armpit

• Because of his body odor

• Because mosquito love his armpits

• Because his armpits are hairy

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Who wanted to meet Armpit in chapter one and "admired" him?

• The mayor of Austin

• The Governor of Texas

• The President of the United States

• Some little ugly dude

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"The recidivism rate of African American boys was 73%" simply means ...

• That if you have been to jail, you have a 73% chance of going back

• That if you have been to jail, you have a 73% of staying free

• That you have a 73% chance of your hairline receding

• That Armpit got a 73% on his quiz

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Which was NOT one of Armpit's small step goals?

• Graduate from high school

• Lose the name Armpit

• Become a counselor

• Save his money

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3