Bully QZ 9-10

What do the words hindering him mean in the following excerpt?

Although [Darrell] was not as strong as the other kids on the team, he was quicker....It was the first time he felt that his size was not hindering him.

• helping him

• holding him back

• making him faster

• exciting him

What do the words ventured to mean in the following excerpt?

Since he arrived at the high school, Darrell had rarely ventured to the other side of the cafeteria. Like other kids at Bluford, he and Harold sat at the same table each day.

• heard about

• criticized

• talked about

• gone to

Who said the following words?

"Darrell, I just want you to know Amberlynn feels real bad about what happened in class that day with Tyray. She didn't mean anything she said. She was just actin' that way because everyone was starin' at her and she was embarassed."

• Jamee Wills

• Mr. Mitchell

• Kevin

• Harold Davis

Who said the following words?

"When I wrestled, we had a guy on the team who flopped around in almost every match, never doing anything to win. We used to call him 'Fish' cause all he did was flipflop on the mat like a fish out of water....I don't want you wrestlin' like ol'Fish."

• Coach Lewis

• Tyray Hobbs

• Mr. Mitchell

• Uncle Jason

What is the main idea of the excerpt below? (MOSTLY ABOUT)

Since he joined the wrestling team, the days passed by in a blur. Each morning he got up and dragged himself to school. After classes, he forced himself to wrestling practice, and then he trudged home exhausted. At home, he would eat an enormous dinner, struggle to get through his homework, and then fall into a deep sleep.

• the days passed by in a blur after Darrell joined the wrestling team

• Darrell got up and dragged himself to school each morning.

• in the evening, Darrell would eat a big dinner, do homework, then go to bed

What is the main idea of the following excerpt? (MOSTLY ABOUT)

[Darrell's] biggest improvement was in his wrestling skills. After two weeks of steady practice, Darrell had learned five takedown moves....His favorite move, the double leg takedown, involved lifting his opponent completely off the ground and then slamming him into the mat....With each move he explained, the coach would also teach the "counter-move"-- the way to get away if someone used the move against you.

• Darrell's favorite move was the double leg takedown.

• Darrell's biggest improvement was in his wrestling skills.

• Coach Lewis explained the counter-move for every move he taught.

What is the main idea of the following excerpt? (MOSTLY ABOUT)

"You know, I'm thinking about joining wrestling because of you, Darrell," Harold stared at him. "At first I didn't think you'd stick with it, but you did. Not only that, you look bigger and you seem.....stronger. I'm thinking that wrestling could do the same for me," Harold confessed.

• Harold is thinking of joining wrestling because of Darrell.

• Harold doesn't believe in Darrell.

• Harold thinks wrestling is the wrong sport for Darrell.

What is the main idea of the following excerpt? (MOSTLY ABOUT)

"Yeah, I'm gonna go." Darrell could barely believe his own words. He knew Harold was surprised. Less than two months ago, Darrell was a scared and lonely kid who wanted to run back to Philadelphia. Now he was on the wrestling team and preparing to go to a dance to meet a girl.

But each Friday when he paid Tyray, he felt as scared as he did during the first days at Bluford. That had not changed.

• just two months ago, Darrell was a scared and lonely kid.

• Darrell is on the wrestling team and going to a dance to be with a girl.

• the positive changes in Darrell's life are overshadowed by having to pay Tyray.

What can you conclude from the following excerpt?

Darrell bent down to help the old woman with the mess....."Well, Darrell, you can call me Miss Bea," she said with a smile. "Tell your momma she did a good job with you."

• That Miss Bea thinks Darrell is a handsome kid.

• That Miss Bea thinks Darrell is a champion wrestler.

• That Miss Bea thinks Darrell is a kind, helpful kid.

What can you conclude from the following excerpt?

[Darrell] started walking over towards [Amberlynn at the dance]....She was saying something to Jamee as he approached them, Jamee saw him first.

"Hey, Darrell. What's up?" Jamee asked with a wide grin on her face. "Uh, Amberlynn, I'm gonna go get something to drink. I'll be right back." she said. Then she left.

• Jamee is very thirsty.

• Jamee wants to give Amberlynn and Darrell time alone.

• Jamee hates Darrell and wants to get away from him.