Standing Up to the Bullies

Marcus doesn’t want to go out to the playground at the beginning of the story because ______.

• some kids are being mean to him and his friends

• his teacher had him stay inside

• his friends are already playing without him

• Ned pushed him off the swing

What happens after Marcus gets on the swings?

• Ms. Black guides Marcus outside.

• Hitch stands behind him with his arms crossed.

• Evan walks toward Ned, laughing.

• Marcus peeks out the classroom window.

How are Ned and Malik alike?

• They both tell the teacher about the bullies.

• They both say no to the bullies.

• They both back away from the bullies.

• They both get pushed off the swings by the bullies.

What does Marcus do because he sees Hitch and Evan playing on the swings?

• He tells them that they can use the swings later.

• He tells them to stop messing around with the swings.

• He tells the teacher that they are being mean.

• He tells his friends that they can use the swings later.

Which words does the author include to describe Marcus?

• biggest, mean, angry

• silent, still, tall

• surprised, strong, quiet

• stole, pushed, jerked

Why is Ms. Black peering out the classroom window?

• to make sure everyone is playing together

• to make sure everyone stays safe

• to make sure everyone takes turns on the swings

• to make sure everyone plays kickball fairly

What is the setting for most of the story?

• the classroom

• the park

• Ned’s house

• the playground

_____ tells Marcus that he should be proud.

• His mom

• Ned

• Malik

• Ms. Black

Which word best describes how Marcus feels at the end of the story?

• worried

• angry

• happy

• scared

Why did the author write this story?

• to inform readers about how to best deal with anger

• to entertain readers with a story about bullies

• to tell a story about dealing with mean people in a nice way

• to entertain readers with a story about friendship