Learning the Game

Which word best explains how Panchito felt about school ending for the summer?

• excited

• gloomy

• indifferent (he didn't care)

• nervous

Which two words best describe Carlos' personality?

• bossy

• patient

• generous

• spiteful

Which TWO details about Gabriel do NOT belong?

• believes in following leaders blindly

• sharecropper from Mexico

• easily overpowered by others

• committed to his beliefs

Which word means to pay attention and focus?

• swaggered

• courage

• concentrate

• dignity

The resolution of the story occurs when...

• Panchito refuses to play kick-the-can unless Manuelito can play

• Papa tells Panchito Gabriel did what he had to do

• Gabriel tells Diaz he will not pull the plow

• Carlos lets Ruben play guard

If the story were told from Carlos' point of view, the reader would most likely understand why...

• he decided to listen to Panchito

• he wanted Trampita to be guard

• he liked to play kick-the-can

• he lived in the neighborhood

Which word is a synonym of dignity?

• insignificance

• self-respect

• dishonor

• significance

Which sentence from the story is an example of figurative language?

• After a while, I managed to tune out what they were saying and only heard faint voices coming from different parts of the room.

• His face was weather beaten.

• Screaming with joy, Manuelito and my brothers jumped up and down like grasshoppers.

• His face was flushed with rage.

Which word means to walk in a bold, proud way?

• dignity

• stroll

• concentrate

• swaggered

Which sentence best matches the theme of the story?

• Standing up for what is right is always worth it.

• Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do.

• People can change over time.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.