The Bully by Paul Langan Chap 1& 2

what does the word vacant mean?

• empty; not occupied

• not available; already occupied

• unkept; dirty

• unknown by many

Darrell was not so certain about his own future. The days ahead stretched out before him like a dark road filled with dangerous shadows. It would be like the summer Mom sent him to a camp for inner-city kids. The camp director promised Darrell and his mother that he would experience adventures in the outdoors away from the dangers of the city. What Darrell ended up experiencing was torment from a kid who wanted nothing more than to make anyone weaker than him feel as miserable as possible.

The main idea of the above excerpt is that...

• Darrell’s bad memories of camp make him think things wouldn’t be fine.

• one summer, Darrell’s mother sent him to a camp outdoors for city kids.

• the camp director’s promises did not come true.

Inside the rundown homes that lined Darrell’s block, there were always people to turn to in times of trouble. Across the street was old Mr. Corbitt, who sat on his porch each day and waved at everyone who passed by. And in the corner house was Mrs. Morton. She made sweet-potato pie for people in the neighborhood, especially Darrell and his mother.

The main idea of the excerpt is that...

• one neighbor, Mrs. Morton, baked sweet-potato pies.

• the houses in Darrell's neighborhood were rundown.

• there were always people to turn to in the neighborhood.

Who said the following? "We thought you'd make us a loan, so we don't put your scrawny butt in that trash dumpster over there."

• Uncle Jason

• Travis

• Malik

• Tyray

Where are Darrell and his mother moving to?

• California

• Georgia

• Philadelphia

Who says the following? "You are gonna have to work extra hard, though, 'cause your arms are really skinny."

• Uncle Jason

• Travis

• Malik

What happens when Darrell attempts to be friendly toward the group of boys standing outside the sandwich shop?

• They greet him.

• They mock him.

• They praise him.

In the following excerpt, what does the word RETALIATE mean?

[Darrell] knew he did not stand a chance against Jermaine in a fight, and he knew if he told one of the adults, Jermaine would RETALIATE the next time no one was watching.

• get back at him

• tattle on him

• apologize to him

• run away

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Being disrespectful is the same as being?

• Funny

• Menacing

• Insulting

• Joking

Who is the friend Darrell looks up to the most?

• Malik

• Tyray

• Nate

• Jason