What does Reuben admire about Arlene?

her ability to express her anger

defintion of euthemistic

to purposely use a vague expression so something won't seem so harsh

to be sarcastic in order to make people laugh

to use compliments to build up someone's self-esteem

to go out of your way to do favors for a complete stranger

How is paying it forward different from random acts of kindness?

Paying it forward is purposeful, not random, and has lasting effects.

Paying it forward involves huge sacrifices that are often painful

Random acts of kindness are planned rather than unplanned

ndom acts of kindness only involve people you know

definition of dismissive:

to appear indifferent or unconcerned

to question someone's authority or control

to imply that someone is too critical

As soon as Mrs. Greenberg saw Richard, her feelings were "dampened". What does this tell you?

Richard isn't very nice to his mother

Richard is a very talented mechanic

Mrs. Greenberg is brought to tears because she is so proud of Richard

Mrs. Greenberg is confused about how she feels about Richard

Why does Trevor have to start all over again with his project?

because Jerry never came back to work

because his classmates made fun of his idea

because his mother told him to stay away from Jerry

because Reuben said his theory wasn't sound

What did Arlene mean when she thought he was something she should "never have been able to afford"?

Ricky spends too much of her money

Arlene thinks Reuben was trying to break up with her but he actually wanted to propose marriage to her. Which type of irony does this represent?

Dramatic because the reader knows Reuben wanted to propose to her, but Arlene is unaware

Verbal because he said he wanted to break up with her, but he meant he wanted to marry her

Situational because Arlene was surprised that Reuben wanted to marry her

What mistake did Chris make with his questions to Trevor?

He asked him the wrong questions

He didn't treat him with respect

He forgot to offer Trevor payment for his time

He asked him the questions in front of his mother

Which is the BEST objective summary of Trevor's presentation of his project?

He excelled at explaining his project, but the students failed to understand his idea

He explained "pay it forward", shared two out of the three circles, and vowed to finish it

He shared photographs, explained his three circles and talked about future projects

He presented the best project, and students were jealous and made fun of him

What did Arlene ask Reuben?

Why didn't you call me after we went to the movies?

Do you know whether or not Trevor is going to pass his math class?

Do you want to come over for Christmas dinner?

When was the first time you spoke with Trevor about the project?

Why didn't Reuben ever unpack?

He isn't sure whether or not he wants to stay

The owner of the house might sell it soon

The idea of unpacking makes him feel overwhelmed

He is so busy with school that he hasn't had time to unpack

What is "rainy-day money"?

money set aside for emergencies

money obtained by working outside

money put aside for weekend activities

money goals for future vacations

What is "Ida's revenge"?

Richard never fixed Ida's garden and now he has to fix someone else's

Richard has to pay back all of the money he borrowed fromher

Richard has to pay to get Ida's house painted because he failed to do it

Richard has to be nice to the people who inherited her money

What argument did Trevor use to try and convince Reuben to help his mother out?

You told me that if I ever needed anything I should just ask

It would be a big thing if it was easy, it wouldn't count as something to move forward

How is Arlene's first sentences to Chris an example of dramatic irony?

We know that Chris is there about the movement, but Arlene thinks he is a salesman.

Chris said he was a salesman, but he really meant that he writes for the newspaper

Arlene was surprised to discover that she knew Chris in the past

We know that Arlene needs to get to work on time, but Chris is unaware

What did Reuben tell Chris about the assignment on the board?

No one changed the world yet, but Trevor had a very good idea

None of the students took the assignment very seriously

The assignment was why Reuben tranferred to this school

The assignment is worth three test grades

Why was Trevor so thrilled about the trip to Washington DC?

He always wanted to visit the museums in Washington DC

He knows the people who were mean to him would be jealous

He knew it was the best opportunity to get Reuben and Arlene together

He hoped it would give him the opportunity to be on TV again

What defense did Gordie use against the attackers?

He didn't fight back and deprived them of the joy of hurting him

He tripped one of the attackers and was able to stumble away

He used karate moves and was able to temporarily hold them off

He screamed for help and attracted the attention of a passerby

Pay It Forward Review

Authored by Jodi Mallett

English

5th - 7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What did Matthew do with some of the money Mrs. Greenberg left him?

He bought a laptop and gaming system.

He rented an apartment and bought a new motorcycle.

He helped pay for his older sister's first semester of college tuition.

He took his overworked mother on a weekend getaway.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Match the answer to the definition: Treating someone like you want them to leave, you don't want them around

ultimatum

envied

poised

dismissive

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which words are synonyms of dismissive?

Annoyed, disdainful, snobby

Jealous, covet

Demand, warning

confident, dignified, ready

spontaneous, reckless

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Matt get with the money? (choose all that apply)

college classes

a motorcycle

an apartment

a vacation

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who says "you can't orchestrate love?"

Trevor

Arlene

Mr. St. Clair

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is true about Reuben in the beginning of chapter 9?

after 3 months, he still had not unpacked his house

his eye patch was fake

he was in love with another teacher

he was never in Vietnam

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the point of view of the novel?

1st person

3rd person objective

3rd person limited

3rd person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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