Novio Boy Quiz

Which is the best plot summary?

• Rudy sells apples to an old man to earn money for his date. At the restaurant, Rudy's uncle is playing a guitar.

• Rudy is excited for his date. He asks friends and family for advice. At the restaurant, he impresses Patricia. Rudy realizes that he is growing up.

• Rudy and Alex plan for Rudy's first date. Patricia goes to the hair salon. All of the characters are at the restaurant for Rudy's date. He orders water.

• Rudy and Patricia talk to their friends. Both are nervous and excited. Rudy askes for money. Patricia gets her hair done. Uncle Juan give advice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Novio Boy is a funny play. It is a ---

• Nonfiction book

• Comedic Element

• Comedy

• Playwright

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which answer best supports the idea that Rudy's mother is worried about her son's date?

• She is worried Rudy will get hurt.

• She is afraid Rudy will forget her.

• She does not think Patricia is attractive.

• She likes Patricia.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

How do you think Rudy and his mother feel about Uncle?

• They think of him as a family member who cares about them.

• They do not like Uncle Juan because he relies on them too much.

• They enjoy Uncle Juan when he plays his guitar.

• They do not like Uncle Juan because he never has any money.

What can the reader conclude about Rudy's mother encouraging Patricia to Travel? (page 44)

• She wants Patricia to visit new places.

• She's hoping Patricia will leave and forget about Rudy.

• She thinks Patricia needs to get away from her family.

• She wants Patricia to be happy.

The stage directions tell the actors what actions to perform and also may suggest what emotions to express in the dialogue.

• tell the actors what actions to perform and also what emotions to express in the dialogue.

• the line or course on which something is moving

• a raised platform

• a period or phase in the course of a disease

The person who writes the drama is called ---

• Writer

• Actor

• Playwright

• Reporter

Patricia: It's a discriminating restaurant.

Rudy: Do they discriminate against Latinos? If so, I ain't going to eat here...

Patricia: No, Rudy. It's a very fine restaurant.

What is the meaning of the word discriminating used above? (p. 54)

• nice

• differentiate

• racist

• unjust

Which sentence best illustrates Patricia cares about Rudy? (page 60)

• Come on, Novio Boy. No one's around, except your friend.

• Just a lunch date.

• (Patricia cuts the hamburger in two and offers a part to Rudy, who shakes his head.)

  Patricia: Don't be silly! Help yourself.

• Patricia: (blushing) Yeah, he's in ninth grade and I'm in eleventh.

What are some popular themes in Novio Boy?

• Family

  Love

  Death

  Good vs. Evil

• Friendship

  Good vs. Evil

  Love

  Marriage

• Family

  Friendship

  Love

  Coming of Age

• Coming of Age

  Hardships

  Death

  Family