Inference-8th

What is the setting?

• a graveyard

• a house

• a field

What conclusion can you infer about the man?

• he is imaginary and not there

• he is hungry and homeless

• he is poor and looking for money

How old is the narrator?

• a young boy

• a man in his 20s or 30s

• an older man in his 60s or 70s

What is happening?

• Cavin was late and didn't make the game in time.

• Cavin is injured and can't play.

• Cavin isn't starting for the game.

Why is this a problem for Cavin?

• His family and friends were there to support him.

• There were scouts there watching the game.

• He wanted to break the school record.

How do you think Cavin feels?

• Nervous and scared

• Grateful and relieved

• Upset and embarassed

Did the coach purposefully make him the back-up because he wanted to hurt his feelings?

• Yes. They didn't get along.

• No. He knew Lewis had more experience.