Fire in the Belly

The theme of this story is

• playing soccer.

• being part of a team.

• being jealous.

• being a goalie.

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The title of this story refers to

• a feeling of having an upset stomach.

• a feeling of determination and drive to do your best.

• a feeling of anger and resentment.

• a feeling of getting a ball kicked at your stomach.

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What is the relationship between the two main characters in this story?

• They are teammates.

• They are brothers.

• They are in the same class.

• They are cousins.

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What was one reason that Brian took Patrick's place as goalie on the team?

• Because Patrick was a senior and was graduating.

• Because the coach thought Patrick would make a good coach for Brian.

• Because Brian runs faster than Patrick.

• Because the coach wanted Patrick in another position on the team.

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In the beginning of the story Patrick

• ignores Brian and dribbles the ball with the other players on the team.

• sits on the bench while the team practices.

• kicks shots to Brian that are out of his reach to make him dive for the ball.

• scores the winning goal for the gam.

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The author of the text uses a _______________to make the story seem more real and interesting when telling about Patrick's thoughts.

• similes and metaphors

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• "movie in your mind"

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We know that Brian looks up to Patrick, even though he is hard on him, because the text states

• "Brian "looked up with what Patrick thought might be gratitude.

• "You sure ran fast to the ball," said Patrick to Brian. "But you've gotta think fast too."

• Coach Jakes told Patrick to get Brian warmed up before the game.

• Suddenly he knew not only why he was the one on the bench, and why the coach forced him to drill Brian.

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We know that Patrick gave up feeling resentful of Brian because the text states.....

• "Let him suffer", he muttered under his breath. "It's not my problem.

• Patrick sagged with disappointed when the coach said he couldn't go take over in the shoot out.

• Patrick was surprised to see Coach walking over to him, not to Brian.

• It hurt to admit it to himself, but maybe Patrick contributed more to the team as a coach than as a goalkeeper.

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Before writing this story the author probably

• researched the game of soccer

• went to a few soccer matches

• interviewed soccer players and coaches about the game

• all of the above

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From the text, I can infer that "starters" are

• The players that have to sit on the bench.

• The players that start playing the game first.

• The players who are goalies.

• The players who are on the same team.

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