Born Worker by Gary Soto Questions

Jose notices that Arnie is wearing a new...

• jacket
• sweater
• gold chain
• pair of high-tops

Jose agrees to a _____ split.

• forty-sixty
• fifty-fifty
• seventy-thirty
• twenty-ninety

When Mr. Clemens gets hurt, Jose calls...

• 911
• Arnie
• his father
• Mrs. Clemens

Which definition of the word compensate best fits its meaning in the following sentence?  "We know that you're going to compensate only one of us."

• make amends
• counterbalance
• give payment to
• cover up for shortcomings.

Which of the following in the central topic from which a theme to this story can best be developed?

• the value of work
• the bond between cousins
• caring for a swimming pool
• developing business contacts

One similarity between Jose and Arnie is their...

• view of themselves
• desire to make money
• approach to customers
• willingness to work hard

Arnie is trying to ...

• use Jose
• teach Jose
• befriend Jose
• intimidate Jose

Jose considers his father to be ...

• worthy of pity
• living in the past
• a fine role model
• the luckiest man alive

Jose helps Mr. Clemens because he ...

• is hoping for a reward
• believes it is the right thing to do
• does not want to get blamed for Mr. Clemens's accident
• wants to prove that he and Arnie are trustworthy

Which of the following sentences is NOT consistent with Jose's beliefs?

• A smart worker knows how to cut corners.
• There is honor in hard work.
• It is important to take pride in your work.
• There is no shame in doing physical labor