We Beat the Streets; Chapter 19

What is the main reason George wants to give the surgeon something to think about?

• Because the surgeon yelled at him

• To change his major to business

• To prove his mathematical skills

• Because he felt out of place

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Rameck plan to do after high school?

• Start a business

• Study at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark

• Transfer to another school for morning classes

• Move out and live alone

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Why does Sampson question his desire to become a doctor?

• He doesn't like studying

• He feels it's too challenging

• He isn't sure if it's for him

• He wants to be an entrepreneur instead

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What agreement did Sampson refer to that helped them stick together?

• To always support each other's decisions

• To meet every weekend

• To never change their majors

• To switch majors if necessary

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What was Sampson's initial feeling about his program at the university?

• He was excited and confident.

• He felt it was exactly what he wanted.

• He was unsure and felt it might not be what he really wanted.

• He was completely satisfied and happy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

According to George, why should one not stop what they are doing?

• Because it is easy and comfortable.

• Because they have come too far to stop now.

• Because it is not worth it.

• Because it is always better on the other side.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does George compare to being at a different school?

• Working part-time jobs.

• The environment and the real challenges of the program.

• Living in his old neighborhood.

• The relationship with his mother.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Sam feel about his new environment compared to his home?

• He finds it noisy and chaotic like home.

• He misses the noise and chaos of home.

• He feels it is quieter and more peaceful than home.

• He is completely adapted and comfortable.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does George's mother tell him when he expresses guilt about her working long hours?

• She is disappointed in him.

• She tells him to work harder.

• She understands and asks him to focus on his studies.

• She regrets her decisions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What did George want to buy that led him to a dangerous situation?

• Clothes

• Speakers

• Books

• Food

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1