CKLA Unit 3, Lesson 6 Why we Play Baseball COMPREHENSION ONLY

What challenges did Sherman Alexie and his family face while he was growing up?

• They enjoyed a comfortable life with no major obstacles.
• They lived on a Native American reservation without any issues.
• They faced financial difficulties and prejudice.
• They had access to all the resources they needed.

What medical condition was Sherman Alexie born with?

• Down syndrome
• A heart condition
• Asthma
• Diabetes

What are some of the themes that Sherman Alexie's writing often explores?

• Family relationships and Native American identity
• Fantasy and magic
• Mystery and crime
• Science and technology

What genre is Sherman Alexie known for in his writing?

• Native American literature
• Science fiction
• Romance novels
• Historical non-fiction

What are some of the things that the players in the poem learn to hate?

• Their fathers and mothers
• The fallen snow and the hoop
• Their clumsy hands and the fountain
• Each other and the ball

Why do the players in the poem play basketball, according to the text?

• To stay fit
• To separate love from hate
• To make friends
• To win trophies

How does the poem portray the emotional journey of those who play basketball?

• They start with hate and end up loving the game.
• They only experience love while playing.
• They never experience hate while playing.
• They start by loving the game and end up hating it.

How does the poem describe the experience of playing basketball for those who take it seriously?

• It is like a playful game.
• It is filled with love and joy.
• It is often desperate and without reason.
• It is a peaceful and relaxing activity.

Where was Sherman Alexie born, and what was his birthdate?

• New York, 1970
• Spokane Indian Reservation, 1966
• Seattle, 1975
• Chicago, 1966

What literary device is used in the line, "We play basketball because we want to separate love from hate, and because we know how to keep score"?

• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Simile
• Irony