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What is most closely the suggested meaning of “think of me as a benefactor” as it is used in the following passage ? ( Think about how when you are trying to figure something out all by yourself and you just don't know what to do)

MICKEY: You can count on me. Mickey Rangel is on the case.

PRINCIPAL ABREGO: Good. Whatever you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. In fact, think

of me as your benefactor.

• Principal Abrego is letting Mickey know that he is also under investigation in the graffiti case.

• Principal Abrego is assuring Mickey that he has her support in his investigation.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does Mickey feel when he is first called down to the Principal's Office?

• He is nervous that he is in some sort of trouble.

• He is excited that he has won an award for his high marks in English class.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

(the two leave, though MRS. ABREGO does put an arm around JOE’s shoulders indicating she will want to “work with” him in the same way she’s been working with BUCHO)

What does the description above show us about the character, Mrs.Abrego? ( Remember - examine her actions)

• It shows Mrs. Abrego doesn’t care about her students.

• It shows Mrs. Abrego is a fair and compassionate principal, even when she has to discipline her students.

• It shows Mrs. Abrego favors Bucho over other students.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MICKEY: Also circumstantial. I mean, if a “B” is all we’ve got, who’s to say it doesn’t stand for “Belinda”? (BELINDA looks as though she’s been accused.) Don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying it’s you, I’m saying a “B” is not enough to prove a guy’s guilt.

BELINDA: Are you saying you’re not willing to stand with me—(looks at JOHNNY) with us—and instead you’re going to side with Bucho?

What do the passages above suggest?

(Remember circumstantial, in this situation, means tha the evidence could be pointing to one person but then may be pointing to others.)

• anyone is a possible suspect in the graffiti case

• Johnny always takes Belinda’s side when there is tension between his two friends

• Belinda wrote the message that Mickey is investigating

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the text? (Think about the whole story)

• Even though they do not appear to be friends, Bucho and Mickey are actually close.

• Bucho was most likely the one who sent Principal Abrego the anonymous email she received.

• Mickey is not only a good detective, but he also has good grammar skills.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which statement best supports the resolution of the play? ( What is the play about?)

• . “‘P-R-I-N-C-I-P-L-E, ‘principle,’ as in ‘The last thing I want is to be sent to the principle’s office.’”

• “‘You must’ve been looking at the insides of your eyelids when Miss Garza was going over that one.’”

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which conclusion is best supported by the ending of the play? (Think- How is the play resolved?)

• Joe has long been one of the biggest bullies at the school.

• The person who wrote the graffiti has mixed up the spelling of two homophones.

• . Principal Abrego is unaware that there is another spelling of “principal.”

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

The text describes Bucho. He eats other people's food and knocks Belinda's bags from her hands. What does this textual evidence tell us about his character.

• He just likes to have fun.

• He is a bully toward others in the school.

• He is kind to others

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Joe's spelling of principal tell about him?

• This dialogue shows Joe admires Miss.Garza's clever vocabulary tricks

• This dialogue reveals that Joe is a top vocabulary student in Mrs. Garza's class

• This dialogue shows Joe makes fun of Mickey for being called

• This dialogue reveals Joe is the culprit because this spelling matches the graffii

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What do the reader's learn about Bucho from this stage direction:( BUCHO scowls and tentatively takes a step in Mickey's direction , but then he steps back)?

• Bucho will bully Mickey later

• Bucho struggles to control his bullying

• Bucho struggles to control his bullying

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5