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.

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

• Nonfiction book

• Comedic Element

• Comedy

• Playwright

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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The person who writes the drama is called ---

• Writer

• Actor

• Playwright

• Reporter

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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

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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.

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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

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