Born Worker by Gary Soto Questions

Jose notices that Arnie is wearing a new...

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Jose agrees to a _____ split.

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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

• 911
• Arnie
• his father
• Mrs. Clemens

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

One similarity between Jose and Arnie is their...

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Arnie is trying to ...

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Jose considers his father to be ...

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6