The boy nobody knew

What was the author's name?

• Faith Ringgold

• Fath Ringgold

• Ringgold Fath

• Raith Finggold

Where was the fire specifically?

• In the basement of the 4 story apartment

• In the basement of the 4 story apartment building

• At Walmart

• In the basement of the 5 story apartment

Why are the neighbors unaware that 6 year old Kenneth lives in their building?

• He goes to a special school and is rarely home

• He is kept hidden by his parents

• He fears people, and is careful so no one sees him

• He is ignored by the other children

Which event cause Kenneth to become known to the neighbors?

• When Mrs Mullen needs help she asks a neighbor to take care of Kenneth

• When Kenneth makes noises in the apartment the neighbors find out

• When the author's mothers sees Kenneth in a wheel chair, she persuades Mrs Mullen to let him play with the other children

• When a fire forces people out of the apartment

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

How do the other mothers react to Mrs Mullen's sadness?

• They feel embarrassed about her sick child and say nothing

• they support and encourage her in taking care of her sick child

• They are angry at her for hiding the child

• They try to ignore her sadness because it makes them unhappy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Which sentence best describes how the neighbors treat Kenneth at the end of the story?

• Most of the neighbors avoid him because he acts strangely and makes odd noises

• Most think his disease is catching and do not let their children play with him

• Most of the neighbors spend time with him and give him attention and love

• Most accept him but do not spend much time with him.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which would be the best definition for the word grunts as it is used in the sentence "He attempted to speak but only grunts came from his mouth."

• silly sound meant to make other children laugh

• short low pitched sounds meant for communication

• sweet sounds of happiness

• sharp sounds of pain

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which would be the best definition for the word bear as it is used in the sentence "God don't put no more on us than we can bear..."

• give birth to a child

• act like a mother bear

• move in certain direction

• remain strong while carrying a burden

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which would be the best definition for the word tenants as it is used in the sentence "Some of the tenants remembered hearing strange sounds coming from the Mullen's apartment..."

• people who repair or clean

• people who are good friends with their neighbors

• people who rent apartments in the same building

• people who spy on their neighbors

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which pair of character traits do the neighbors show most clearly?

• curiosity and humor

• distrust and disbelief

• sympathy and kindness

• selfishness and nastiness

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A