We Beat The Street Chapter 3

Who was an influential teacher in George's life?

• Miss Jackson

• Miss Johnson

• Miss Bridges

• Miss Jordan

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In chapter 3, what did the woman say to Miss Johnson and her class?

• "They'll never make it far."

• "Do they attend a private school?"

• "What a wonderful day it is."

• "Isn't that school in the ghetto?"

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Miss Johnson teaches Shakespeare to 3rd graders. What does this reveal about the expectations she has for her students?

• Miss Johnson had low expectations for her 3rd grade students.

• Miss Johnson thought that all 3rd grade teachers taught Shakespeare to their students.

• Miss Johnson doesn't have any expectations for her students.

• Miss Johnson had high expectations for her 3rd grade students.

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What was the name of the city they grew up in?

• Newark
• New York City
• New Jersey
• New Jack City

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Which of these inferences about George is best supported by the text?

• George wants to go to a school that isn’t in the “inner city.”

• George has learned a lot about life and culture in Miss Johnson’s class.

• George wishes he could be more like his older brother, Garland.

• George and his older brother, Garland, attend different schools.

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Which passage from the text best explains why George likes Miss Johnson’s class?

• "Garland, he noticed, headed off in the other direction, once again skipping classes for the day.”

• “Miss Johnson made every day an adventure, and George hated to miss school, even on days when he was sick.”

• "When her students formed the Shakespeare Club, Miss Johnson even helped them get sweaters.”

• “For the first time, George could see a glimpse of light, a spark of hope and possibility.”

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With which of the following statements would Miss Johnson most likely agree?

• Getting bad grades in school is a sign of laziness.

• William Shakespeare could not have written all of his thirty-seven plays without some help.

• Doing well in school can provide a path to a better future.

• Schools should remain in session all year long.

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What did the lady say that upsets George?

• Aren't they from the east side?

• Isn't that (school) in the ghetto?

• Isn't that where the gangs live?

• How do they get to have such nice sweaters?

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What profession does George and his friends end up having?

• teacher

• lawyer

• chef

• doctor

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This is an autobiography, which means what?

• It was written by a famous author.

• It was written by the person or people who lived it.

• It was written by a child.

• It was an award-winning book.

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