New Kid Chapters 1-6

Who is the protagonist of New Kid?

• Drew

• Jordan

• Diandre

• Liam

Jordan is excited about going to Riverdale Academy Day School.

• True

• False

Where would Jordan prefer to go to school?

• He's excited about Riverdale, so this is perfect!

• Technology School

• Art School

• Acting School

Which person is most conflicted about Jordan attending Riverdale?

• His dad

• His mom

• His friends

• His grandfather

What worries Jordan's dad about his new school?

• Lack of diversity

• Too many students

• Too few students

• Terrible lunches

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why does Mr. Landers ask Liam to stay in the car and lock the door when they arrive at Jordan’s house?

• He is afraid Liam will run away

• He does not think this is a safe neighborhood.

• Mr. Landers always locks his car.

Liam seemed super excited to see Jordan when he got in their car on the first day of school.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why is Jordan so happy to see Maury walking down the hall on is first day of school?

• Maury is a friend from his neighborhood.

• Maury is the first Black student he has seen.

• He knows Maury from his old school.

• He can tell that they will be great friends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why do the sophomore boys call Maury Maury-o?

Choose all that apply.

• It sounds like Oreo.

• They like him and it's a nickname.

• They are mocking him by implying that he's Black on the outside but White on the inside.

• Maury is a huge fan of Oreo cookies.

What type of irony does the author use when Liam says, "'But don't worry, Jordan, most kids here are pretty cool'" right before Andy is introduced?

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony