Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Chapters 6-14

What big decision does Junior make in chapter 6 to ensure he gets a solid eduation?

• He goes back to the Rez school as soon as he is allowed.

• Drops out to be home schooled.

• Decides to enroll at Reardan.

• Takes a year off of school.

How does Rowdy feel about Junior's decision to leave?

• Happy for him

• Upset but forgives him

• Very upset and punches him in the face

• Crys

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What is a major conflict in this book?

• Junior's struggle to fit into two different cultures.

• Junior does not believe he is a good basketball player

• Junior's parents beat him all the time

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How does Junior react to Roger's racist joke?

• He walks away

• He punches Roger in the face

• He tells Mr.P

• He cries

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What is the downside of going to school in Reardan? 

• It will be hard to get there.
• Some of the people there are racist. 
• Indians on the rez will be angry.
• All of the above. 

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What is a possible theme of The Absolutely True Diary...?

• It is easy to have it all

• Who you are can depend on where you are

• Having money does not matter

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Describe the purpose of this image.

• To focus on Junior's split personality.
• To show the different cultural contexts that are part of Junior's life.
• To show that all white people have nice stuff, and Indians have cheap shoes.
• To provide evidence for Junior's desire to be with Penelope

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How does Junior gain respect from the "white jocks" at Reardan?

• Beats them at a chess match.
• Teaches them his native language. 
• Punches Roger in the face.
• Wins the local karaoke competition.

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Which statement best demonstrates the reason for including Junior’s cartoons throughout the novel?

• The comics show that Junior is a talented artist.
• The comics help the reader keep track of all the characters.
• The comics help the reader visualize the main events of the story.
• The comics serve as comic relief to the serious issues and themes of the story.

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What is Junior's dad's response when Junior asks him in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving," "What do Indians have to be thankful for?"

• We should give thanks for family and friendship

• We should give thanks that no one lives forever.

• We should give thanks for our home.

• We should give thanks that they didn't kill all of us.

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