Amigo Brothers

A conflict begins to form between the two friends because

• they are about to fight each other in the division finals
• Felix wants to date Antonio's sister
• Antonio has been asked to represent the Boys Club
• Felix says something cruel to Antonio

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Antonio's and Felix's goal in boxing is to

• stay in shape
• look tough and impress people
• work out their anger
• become professional fighters

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CCSS.RI.7.2

When Felix and Antonio think about the match ahead, they want it to end quickly because

• each is afraid he will hurt be hurt
• they don't like fighting
• neither wants to hurt his friend
• the prize will be bigger if it does

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.6

The movie Felix sees before the fight

• helps him get ready for the upcoming bout
• makes him realize the fighting is useless
• fills him with a fear of what's ahead
• causes him to reconsider his friendship with Antonio

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CCSS.W.7.9A

After the fight is over, Antonio and Felix

• are surprised by the judge's decision
• are upset that Felix won
• are happy that Antonio won
• leave the ring arm in arm

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the external conflict that drives the plot of "Amigo Brothers"?

• Felix and Antonio do not want to harm their friendship
• Antonio is not as good a fighter as Felix
• Felix and Antonio must fight each other in the division finals
• Felix does not want to fight Antonio

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does boxing make Antonio and Felix different from other boys in their neighborhood?

• They both are in gangs in their neighborhood.
• Other boys box so it doesn't make them different.
• Boxing make them focused and disciplined because they want to be in top physical condition.
• Boxing is common in their neighborhood.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?

• They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers
• Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro style
• 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

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

When Felix goes to the movies, he imagines:

• 
  that he gets beat up by the hero of the movie.
• 
  that he is the hero of the movie.
• 
  that Antonio wins the fight.
• None of the above.

Antonio wants to win the fight but doesn't want to hurt Felix. What kind of conflict is this?

• Individual vs. Society
• Individual vs. Individual
• Individual vs. Nature
• Individual vs. Self

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