U3 Borner Worker Quiz

“How come you don’t use your sleeve?” Arnie joked.

José thought for a moment and said, “I’m not like you.” He smiled at his retort. (par. 25, 26)

What is the meaning of the word "retort" in the selection above?

• question

• sharp reply

• request

• riddle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

By seven he was drinking coffee slowly, his mouth pursed the way his mother sipped. (par. 1)

What is the meaning of the word "pursed" in the selection above?

• puckered

• opened

• relaxed

• pursued

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the next two weeks, Arnie found an array of jobs. José peeled off shingles from a rickety garage roof, carried rocks down a path to where a pond would go, and spray-painted lawn furniture. (par. 44)

What is the meaning of the word "array" in the selection above?

• small sample

• fragment

• a military force

• impressive display

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

José took this as a truth, and though he did well in school, he felt destined to labor. (par. 5)

What is the meaning of the word "destined" in the selection above?

• fortunate

• predetermined

• obligated

• delighted

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which pair of words best describes the conflict in this story?

• youth vs old age
• future vs the past
• responsibility vs selfishness
• coldness vs friendliness

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Jose feel about his parents?

• He feels sorry for them.
• He respects them.
• He resents them for not giving him an easier life.
• He's ashamed of them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of worker is Arnie?

• dedicated
• lazy
• professional
• tired

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Jose believes that actions...

• are often deceiving
• speak louder than words
• are no match for wisdom
• don't reveal a person's character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6