"The Challenge" Comprehension Quiz

How do Jose's actions develop the theme of the story?

• Jose challenges Estela to a racquetball match, but realizes later that sports won't impress a girl.

• Jose plans to impress Estela inspire him to be a better student and all-around healthier person.

• Jose finds himself enjoying a new hobby after he challenges Estela to a racquetball match.

• After his disastrous date with Estela, Jose learns that lying is not the way to impress a girl.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the narrator's point of view influence how the events are described in the passage?

• The reader is able to learn more how Estela became such a good racquetball player.

• The reader is able to understand the way Jose thinks and the choices he makes.

• The reader is able to see why Mrs. Flores thinks that Jose cheated on a quiz.

• The reader is able to compare the way Jose and Estela feel about each other.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which statement best summarizes how Jose's feelings toward Estela have changed after the racquetball match?

• He is impressed by her win, and he likes her even more.

• He is impressed by her good sportsmanship, and comes to respect her.

• He is upset that she didn't let him win, and dislikes how competitive she is.

• He is embarrassed that she beat him, and hopes she will stay away from him.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the phrase "raced away like a rat" mean as used in paragraph 36?

• flew into a tree

• rolled away quickly

• slid under something

• disappeared into a hole

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does Jose's attitude toward Estela change during the story. (2-3 complete sentences with text evidence)

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Has someone ever wrongly assumed something about you because of your gender?How did it make you feel?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In the context of the story, how does love emerge? Why does Jose initially have feelings for Estela? Why does this change? (3-5 complete sentences)

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In the context of the story, what different qualities are expected from boys and girls?How do these expectations shape how people interact with each other? Consider other times you may have seen stereotypes about boys and girls, and cite evidence from this text in your answer.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3