Tangerine pages 1-33

BACKGROUND
Who wrote the novel Tangerine?

• Edgar Allen Poe
• Edward Bloor
• Paul Fisher
• Harcourt Inc.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

How does the author show Mrs. Fisher's character (Paul's mom) in the beginning of the story?

• Mrs. Fisher seems particular, organized, efficient, and active.

• Mrs. Fisher seems unorganized and lazy.

• Mrs. Fisher seems nervous and unsure.

• Mrs. Fisher seems obsessed with the Eric Fisher Football dream

PLOT
What does Paul mean when he says, "I can see everything? I can see things that Mom and Dad can't. Or won't"?

• He has poor vision, and he knows what mom is hiding from him about his eyesight
• He can see bad things that happen, but not the good things
• He knows his brother protects him, but he blames him so he doesn't get in trouble for being bad
• He may have poor vision, but he knows the truth about his brother's true character

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

PLOT
Why did Erik Fisher quit soccer as a child, according to Paul?

• Paul was better than he was.
• Erik was not very good at soccer.
• Erik could get more attention playing football.

Why is Paul jealous of Eric?

• Parents' attention
• Grades
• Scholarships
• Popularity

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Where did the Fisher Family move from.

• Texas
• Flordia
• Virgina
• Tennessee 

What football helmet is the Fisher family home the same color as?

• Seattle Seahawks
• Chicago Bears
• Miami Dolphins
• New England Patriots

How long does it take the fire department to show up at Lake Windsor downs?

• One Hour
• Thirty-Seven Minutes
• Twenty Minutes
• Two Minutes

What position does Paul say he plays in soccer?

• Center Forward
• Left Back
• Goalie
• Striker

After helping his mom reset all the clocks in the house, Paul decides to

• play tennis

• study for the test

• go for a bike ride

• call his friends