The Fight (Adam Bagdasarian)

Where does this story begin?

• Gym class

• Homeroom

• The locker room

• The hallway

Why does the main character say he will fight Mike Ditcher?

• He thinks Mike stole his phone

• He doesn't like Mike's hair

• The boys are competing to be on a sports team

• A basketball game got physically rough

What two things does the main character have going into the fight?

• Fear and strength

• Strength and pride

• Fear and pride

The main character must decide whether or not he wants to go through with fighting Mike. This is an example of...

• External conflict (character vs. nature)

• Internal conflict (character vs. self)

• External conflict (character vs. character)

• External conflict (character vs. society)

What does the main character feel all day before the fight?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Excitement

• Dread

How old is the main character?

• 11

• 13

• 15

• 17

"My father was certainly a powerful man. My father, at certain times, was one of the most powerful and frightening men I knew."

This is an example of...

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Where does the fight take place?

• The gym

• The park

• At school

• At home

What phrase does Mike keep repeating during the fight?

• "Give?"

• "Fight me!"

• "Get up!"

• "Stop!"

Who gets in more punches/kicks in the fight?

• Mike

• The main character