Marble Champ Study Guide Review

Which of the below are not elements of a short story?

• written like a poem

• has a theme

• always has illustrations

• has a problem

Why isn't Lupe good at sports?

• She's too smart

• She's too shy

• She isn't coordinated

• She's a girl

Why does Lupe want to be good at a sport?

• She doesn't like being smart.

• She doesn't have any sports awards.

• She is competitive.

• She is a great athlete.

Why does Lupe pick marbles?

• Its a sport no one knows.

• Its an easy sport.

• She already knows how to play.

• She found her brother's marbles.

How do we know Lupe's brother is a good sport?

• He showed her how to beat Alfonso.

• He taught her how to cheat.

• He lost on purpose.

• He gave her his marbles.

Alfonso says, "Man, she's bad! She can beat the other girls..." He means that Lupe is:

• a very good marble player

• not a nice person

• a bad marble player

• not as good as her brother

What does Mr. Medrano do to encourage his daughter's interest in sports?

• he tells her she is good at sports

• he ignores her games

• he watches her play

• he buys her new marbles

Mr. Medrano tells Lupe, "Just think of the marbles, not the girl, and let you thumb do the work." What does he mean?

• Your opponent will not win, so ignore her.

• You shouldn't talk to the girl about the game.

• Your thumb will do it on its own, don't worry about it.

• Don't worry about your opponent, concentrate on your game.

How does Lupe react after the beats the girl in the baseball cap?

• Lupe walks away quietly.

• Lupe shakes hands with her.

• Lupe takes pictures.

• Lupe brags to everyone.

Why is the girl in the baseball cap Lupe's toughest opponent?

• She is very good at marbles.

• She looks serious.

• She takes the first marble.

• She brags to everyone.