Two Roads Chapters 6-8

What conclusion can be drawn from Cal's use of the simile "questions that have been buzzing through my brain like bees most of the day" on page 83?

• Cal is thinking about bee farming to distract himself.

• Cal would rather not talk about the questions he has.

• Cal is bothered by the questions he has for Pop.

• Cal thinks his questions are annoying and bad.

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Which detail earlier in chapter six does not help the reader to understand the meaning of "pulling my fat out of the fire" on page 76?

• Pop admits to Cal that he has a lot of explaining to do.

• Cal says a black hobo caught in Fairville may never be seen alive again.

• Cal's description of Corporal Dart's skin as "a shade darker than Pop's" and "not a white man."

• Corporal Dart's shout of "Holy Mary, Mother of God!" when Cal tells him where the train is.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is a central idea of chapter 8?

• Pop and Cal save Corporal Dart from Sheriff Boyle.

• Sheriff Boyle burns the hobo camp.

• Pop and Cal catch a train to Challagi.

• Pop and Cal have a serious conversation about going to Challagi.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is not a key detail in chapter 8?

• Corporal Dart leaves Cal his France Victory Medal out of gratitude.

• Pop calms down Sheriff Boyle.

• Sheriff Boyle burns the hobo camp.

• The sheriff's dog likes Pop.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

According to the following sentences, how was Cal's mom's point of view about Native Americans different from other people's?

"She said she understood. How it was a little like being foreign or an orphan and having people look down on you. She also said that it was probably better for people not to know" (p. 87).

• Mom looked up to Native Americans but thought it was best for Cal and Pop to hide their ancestry.

• Mom looked down on Native Americans and thought it was best for Cal and Pop to hide their ancestry.

• Mom feared Native Americans and thought it was best for Cal and Pop to show their ancestry.

• Mom did not look down on Native Americans but thought it was best for Cal and Pop to hide their ancestry.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the following sentence reveal about Pop's point of view towards being Creek?

"This may be the land of the free and the home of the brave, but when you are seen as a brave [i.e., as a Native American] you are a lot less free."

• Pop thinks that being Creek is something to be proud of.

• Pop acknowledges that being Creek in America brings hardship.

• Pop admits that being Creek is not as good as other ethnicities.

• Pop agrees that Creeks are uncivilized drunks.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Based on pages 99-100, which of the following do not help to calm down Sheriff Boyle

• The sheriff's police dog likes Pop.

• Pop speaks to the sheriff in a soft and respectful tone.

• Pop shows the sheriff his army papers.

• Pop's skin tone means from a distance he looks African American.

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Which of the following is not an impact of Pop's actions with Sheriff Boyle on his character development?

• Pop's actions show that he is respectful to all.

• Pop's actions show that he is willing to place himself in danger to help a friend.

• Pop's actions show that he respects and admires Challagi and the lessons he learned there.

• Pop's actions show that he is brave but humble.

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