Comprehension Check of "The Good Samaritan" by Rene Saldana

In the opening scene, Rey is at the Sanchez house. Why does Rey go there?

• Rey wants a job from Mr. Sanchez.

• Mr. Sanchez asked him to clean the pool.

• Orlando invited him to swim in their pool.

• Orlando asked Rey to help him clean the pool

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When Hernando is upset, what does he do?

• He tries to bend a basketball hoop.

• He tells Orlando that his father is a liar.

• He tells Rey's brother that Rey went swimming without permission.

• He tells Rey he never wants to see him again.

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Which most accurately describes the setting of this story?

• modern times, summer, in the country

• modern times, summer and fall, in a town or city

• approximately 100 years ago, fall, in a town or city

• approximately 100 years ago, summer, in the country

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What did Mr. Sanchez promise to Rey?

• If Rey helped Mr. Sanchez, he could use the pool as long as Mr. Sanchez or Orlando were home.

• Rey could use the pool when no one was home if he didn't tell anyone else.

• Rey would be paid $100, enough to pay for school fees, if he cleaned the neighboring yard of tall grass.

• If Rey got good grades, he could hang out with his son Orlando.

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What does "dijo" mean

• said

• ask

• stay

• stayed

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"His sock on one leg was bunched up at his ankle like a

carnation" is a description of which character?

• Rey

• Hernando

• Mr. Sanchez

• Orlie

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Which is NOT a conflict in this story?

• Rey does not want to pick up his little brother at school.

• Rey thinks that Orlando is hiding when Rey is looking for him.

• Rey is mad that his father won't let him swim with Orlando.

• Rey does not want to help Mr. Sanchez with his car tire.

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Why does Rey stop to help Mr. Sanchez?

• He stops to help Mr. Sanchez still hoping to be able to use the pool.
• He respects Mr. Sanchez and wants to help.
• Mr. Sanchez reminds him of his own father.  
• Mr. Sanchez will get angry is Rey does not help.

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When does the climax of the story occur?

• Rey stops to help Mr. Sanchez change his tire.
• Mr. Sanchez invites Rey to his house.
• Hernando tries to bend the basketball rim.
• Rey's mother asks him to pick up his brother.

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This story could be best used to teach which life lesson?

• Give people a chance to change.

• Forgive people who have let you down.

• Do not expect people help others in need.

• Do the right thing whether someone deserves it or not.

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