Miracle's Boys Chapters 1-15 Quiz

Character Analysis: Describe the personality traits of Ty'ree, the oldest brother in the story.

• Ty'ree is responsible, caring, and protective towards his younger brothers.

• Ty'ree is irresponsible and neglectful towards his younger brothers.

• Ty'ree is selfish and indifferent towards his younger brothers.

• Ty'ree is lazy and uncaring towards his younger brothers.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Character Study: How does Lafayette change in the first 15 chapters of the book?

• Lafayette starts acting more careless and silly.

• Lafayette starts acting more grown-up and sensible.

• Lafayette starts acting less grown-up and more like a kid.

• Lafayette doesn't change in the first 15 chapters.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Story Summary: Tell the main things that happen in the first 5 chapters of the book.

• The main things in the first 5 chapters are a spaceship landing, a treasure hunt, and a dragon attack.

• The main things in the first 5 chapters are the meeting of the three brothers, their hard times after their father's death, and their tries to get through life in Harlem.

• The main things in the first 5 chapters are a trip to the beach, a family get-together, and a birthday party.

• The main things in the first 5 chapters are a cooking contest, a fashion show, and a dance-off.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Conflict Identification: Identify and explain the main internal conflict that Lafayette faces in the story.

• Regret for not pursuing his passion for art

• Grief and guilt over his mother's death

• Fear of failure in school

• Anger towards his older brothers

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Conflict Identification: What are the external conflicts that the brothers face throughout the book?

• Friendship, happiness, and success

• Wealth, education, and love

• Poverty, violence, and absence of parents

• Health, technology, and freedom

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Character Study: How does Ty'ree change in the story?

• Ty'ree learns to take care of himself more.

• Ty'ree relies more on his brothers.

• Ty'ree becomes more quiet and alone.

• Ty'ree becomes friendlier and talks more.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Conflict Identification: What is the main external conflict that Ty'ree faces in the story?

• Struggle with poverty and providing for his brothers.

• Conflict with his boss at work.

• Disagreements with his neighbors.

• Issues with his health.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Conflict Identification: What is the main internal conflict that Charlie faces in the story?

• Struggle with his identity and self-esteem.

• Conflict with his fear of abandonment.

• Disagreements with his brothers.

• Issues with his academic performance.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Theme Analysis: What is the main theme of the story?

• The main theme of the story is the struggle of growing up in poverty.

• The main theme of the story is the importance of education.

• The main theme of the story is the power of friendship.

• The main theme of the story is the pursuit of wealth.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Theme Analysis: How does the theme of struggle manifest in the lives of the three brothers?

• The theme of struggle manifests in their fight against poverty, their efforts to stay together as a family, and their individual internal conflicts.

• The theme of struggle manifests in their pursuit of wealth, their disagreements with each other, and their issues with their neighbors.

• The theme of struggle manifests in their academic performance, their disagreements with their neighbors, and their issues with their health.

• The theme of struggle manifests in their pursuit of happiness, their issues with their boss at work, and their fear of abandonment.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2