5. In "Amigo Brothers," what creates friction between Antonio and Felix?

Each wants to win the lightweight boxing division finals .

One is a champion boxer and the other is not.

They both want to be great wrestlers.

The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is

how to pursue their own goals without hurting their friend

how to end their friendship so they can fight each other

how to avoid shame if they lose the fight

how to explain the fight to their friends

In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must --

think of his best friend as a stranger

force himself to hate the other

6. What do Antonio and Felix decide to do before the fight?

not to see each other until the fight

When Felix and Antonio think about the match ahead, they want it to end quickly because

neither wants to hurt his friend

each is afraid he will hurt be hurt

the prize will be bigger if it does

The movie Felix sees before the fight

helps him get ready for the upcoming bout

makes him realize the fighting is useless

fills him with a fear of what's ahead

causes him to reconsider his friendship with Antonio

What is the external conflict that drives the plot of "Amigo Brothers"?

Felix and Antonio must fight each other in the division finals

Felix and Antonio do not want to harm their friendship

Antonio is not as good a fighter as Felix

Felix does not want to fight Antonio

How does boxing make Antonio and Felix different from other boys in their neighborhood?

Boxing make them focused and disciplined because they want to be in top physical condition.

They both are in gangs in their neighborhood.

Other boys box so it doesn't make them different.

Boxing is common in their neighborhood.

Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?

Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro style

They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers

Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming the lightweight champion of the world

Whenever they had met in the ring for sparring sessions, it had always been hot and heavy

What is NOT theme found in the story?

Always put yourself first, no matter what the cost.

Sometimes you have to put friendship aside to accomplish your goals.

You must protect your friendships when trying to overcome obstacles.

Treat your friends as you would treat your family.

Which of the inferences is best supported by the following text of this excerpt? After a mile or so, Felix puffed and said, “Let’s stop a while, bro. I think we both got something to say to each other.” Antonio nodded. It was not natural to be acting as though nothing unusual was happening when two aceboon buddies were going to be blasting each other within a few short days.

Felix and Antonio cannot deny that competitiveness is intruding on their friendship.

Felix and Antonio have been harboring ill feelings for each other.

Felix and Antonio can’t wait to beat each other to a pulp.

Felix and Antonio would both like to pull out of the fight.

What does the following passage mainly reveal about the character of Felix? Antonio nodded quietly. “Yeah. We both know that in the ring the better man wins. Friend or no friend, brother or no…” Felix finished it for him. “Brother. Tony, let’s promise something right here. Okay?” “If it’s fair, hermano, I’m for it.” Antonio admired the courage of a tug boat pulling a barge five times its welterweight size. “It’s fair, Tony. When we get into the ring, it’s gotta be like we never met. We gotta be like two heavy strangers that want the same thing and only one can have it. You understand, don’tcha?” “Si,I know.” Tony smiled. “No pulling punches. We go all the way.”

Even though Felix is smaller and could be hurt, he does not want Antonio to hold back in the ring.

Felix believes their friendship should keep Antonio from competing.

Felix wants to relocate to a new city.

Felix wishes he were tall and lean like Antonio.

What does the following paragraph mainly reveal about the character of Antonio? The evening before the big fight, Tony made his way to the roof of his tenement. In the quiet early dark, he peered over the ledge. Six stories below the lights of the city blinked and the sounds of cars mingled with the curses and the laughter of children in the street. He tried not to think of Felix, feeling he had succeeded in psyching his mind. But only in the ring would he really know. To spare Felix hurt, he would have to knock him out, early and quick.

Antonio does not want to hurt Felix in the ring.

Antonio is frustrated by the noise of the city.

Antonio deep down is bored by the whole thing.

Antonio is arrogant in assuming that he will beat Felix.

Which of the inferences is best supported by the following text of this excerpt? After a mile or so, Felix puffed and said, “Let’s stop a while, bro. I think we both got something to say to each other.” Antonio nodded. It was not natural to be acting as though nothing unusual was happening when two aceboon buddies were going to be blasting each other within a few short days.

Felix and Antonio cannot deny that competitiveness is intruding on their friendship.

Felix and Antonio have been harboring ill feelings for each other.

Felix and Antonio can’t wait to beat each other to a pulp.

Felix and Antonio would both like to pull out of the fight.

Which of these inferences about the importance of this fight to the community is best supported by the story?

The community takes great pride in the boxers as reflections of themselves.

The community hopes to increase its property values.

The community is fairly dull, so they welcome any public event.

PART A: How do Antonio and Felix act around each other after they find out they will be fighting?

They decide to treat each other as purely competitors for the time being.

They grow suspicious of each other, afraid that one will cheat the other out of a win.

They are excited for each other, as they know they are both deserving of the win.

They show off their skills, hoping to scare the other one and keep them from competing.

PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

"'When we get into the ring, it's gotta be like we never met. We gotta be like two heavy strangers that want the same thing and only one can have it.'" ( Paragraph 22 )

"They fooled around with a few jabs at the air, slapped skin, and then took off, running lightly along the dirty East River's edge." ( Paragraph 8 )

"Antonio then beat the air with a barrage of body blows and short devastating lefts with an overhead jaw-breaking right." ( Paragraph 9 )

"'In fact, since we found out it was going to be me and you, I've been awake at night, pulling punches on you, trying not to hurt you.'" ( Paragraph 16 )

The description of Felix’s walk from the theatre to his aunt’s home was most likely included to —

help the reader understand the environment in which Felix lived

A make the reader think that Felix was about to get into a fight

frighten the reader with the possibility that Felix would not get home

impress the reader with how Felix handled a dangerous situation

The author includes some Spanish words throughout the selection most likely to —

add authenticity to the boys’ dialogue

educate readers on specific terms

use words that can’t be translated

Amigo Brothers

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"They worked hard to dispel my worries." In this sentence, dispel most likely means...

to make worse

to get rid of

to add to something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"She pensively considered his offer to buy her favorite book." In this sentence, pensively most likely means...

eagerly

realistically

thoughtfully

confusedly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a barrage?

a boxing match

a heavy attack

a loud argument

an insulting remark

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is one way that Felix and Antonio contrast with each other?

Felix always trains harder than Antonio.

Antonio is almost two years older than Felix.

Felix has won more fights than Antonio.

Antonio has a different style of fighting than Felix.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The message of the story that the writer wants readers to understand is that

training is essential to winning

boxing is a fiercely competitive sport.

friendship matters more than winning.

everyone can achieve their goals

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which detail helps you figure out the theme of the story?

The boys train hard for the boxing match.

Both boys dream of winning the championship.

The crowd gets very excited when the boys box.

The boys leave the ring before the winner is announced.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Antonio and Felix have of collection of Fight magazines and scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings and tickets from boxing matches. What do these details show about the boys?

They spend too much money on magazines.

They should invest in new scrapbooks.

They are extremely interested in boxing.

They are the very best of friends.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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