Quiz Review: "Amigo Brothers"- Mood, Theme

When determining the theme of a story, the reader should consider….

• The illustrations

• The title

• The subjects or topics

• The length of the story

True or False: the theme should be a statement, not one word.

• True

• False

Choose the BEST definition for theme from the options below:

• The order of events in the story

• A word that summarizes the story

• The truth about life revealed in a work of literature

• The character's main problem

Which of the following describes the theme of the short story "Amigo Brothers"?

• Competing against a friend can permanently damage a friendship.

• Some friendships are strong enough to overcome the strain of conflict.

• Competitions can bring out the worst in even the best people.

• Boxing discourage good sportsmanship between competitors.

What evidence from the text best supports the theme of the story?

• "When Felix finally left the theater, he had figured out how to psych himself for tomorrow's fight. It was Felix the Champion vs. Antonio the Challenger."

• "If Felix had any small doubt about their friendship affecting their fight, it was being neatly dispelled."

• "The fear soon gave way to wave upon wave of cheering as the two amigos embraced."

• "The sounds of their blows were loud in contrast to the silence of a crowd gone completely mute. The referee was stunned by their savagery."

Which quotation best summarizes Felix and Antonio's overall friendship?

• "The two boys continued to run together along the East River Drive. But even when joking with each other, they both sensed a wall rising between them."

• "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.'"

• "Felix saw himself in the ring, blasting Antonio against the ropes. The champ had to be forcibly restrained."

• "No matter what the decision, they knew they would always be champions to each other."

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

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

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

• 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.

Which quote from the text best shows how Antonio and Felix feel about fighting each other?

• "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."

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

• "'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.'"

• "'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.'"

How does this paragraph contribute to the reader's understanding of Antonio's perspective?

"Antonio was passing some heavy time on his rooftop. How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship with Felix? After all, fighting was like any other profession. Friendship had nothing to do with it. A gnawing doubt crept in. He cut negative thinking real quick by doing some speedy fancy dance steps, bobbing and weaving like mercury. The night air was blurred with perpetual motions of left hooks and right crosses. Felix, his amigo brother, was not going to be Felix at all in the ring. Just an opponent with another face. Antonio went to sleep, hearing the opening bell for the first round. Like his friend in the South Bronx, he prayed for victory via a quick clean knockout in the first round. "

• It shows that Antonio is willing to beat Felix no matter what it takes.

• It expresses how confident Antonio feels in his ability to beat Felix.

• It reveals that Antonio is worried about his friendship with Felix.

• It reveals that Antonio is confident in the strength of his friendship with Felix.

What point of view is "Amigo Brothers" told from?

• Third Person Omniscient

• Third Person Limited

• First Person