Those Shoes Character Quiz

What does Jeremy want most of all?

• Boot for winter

• black high tops with white stripes

• Air Jordans

• Velcro shoes

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why does he want "those shoes" so badly?

• They make you jump higher.

• They are the most comfortable pair of shoes in the world

• They are cool! Everyone has a pair

• Jeremy's favorite basketball player wears them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Grandma mean by, "There is no room for want around here-just need" ?

• The shoes are too big to fit into the house.

• She doesn't care about what the boys want.

• She doesn't have room for any more shoes. He already has too many pairs.

• The family can only afford what they need. They don't have extra money for wants.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Jeremy feel about the "Mr. Alfrey" shoes? Why?

• He hates them. He thinks they are for babies.

• He loves them! They are his favorite style of shoes.

• He cried tears of joy because they didn't have holes in them.

• He was excited because there were no laces to have to tie.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

When Grandma sees the price of the shoe she "sits down heavy." What does that mean?

• She lost her balance and had to sit down quickly.

• She had to sit, so she could get her glasses out of her purse. She needed them to read the price tag.

• The price was much higher than she expected, and she knew they couldn't afford them.

• She dropped the box of shoes on the floor and had to sit down to retrieve it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Jeremy comes up with a possible solution to his problem in obtaining "those shoes." What does he suggest?

• He suggests they go to thrift stores.

• He suggests they put the shoes on lay-away.

• He suggests they just steal them.

• He suggests they buy the left one then next week buy the right one.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Jeremy buy shoes that do not fit?

• If he waters them, they will grow.

• He thinks his toes will soon fall off, so that his shoes will fit.

• He wants the shoes so badly; he buys them hoping they will work.

• He buys them so no one else can have them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

What does Jeremy notice about Antonio?

• Antonio's clothes don't match.

• Antonio is really good at math.

• Antonio has small feet and taped up shoes.

• Antonio is shorter than Jeremy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who did not laugh at Jeremy's shoes?

• Antonio

• Terrance

• Brandon T.

• Allen Jacoby

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is Jeremy feeling/thinking when he says, "I'm not going to do it!" while he is playing at the playground with Antonio?

• He is not going to let Antonio win the race across the playground.

• He is not going to give Antonio "those shoes"

• He is not going to steal the basketball.

• He is not going to notice the tape on his shoes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6