Popularity (Quizizz Review)

What is the main theme of the short story 'Popularity' by Adam Bagdasarian?

• The challenges of adolescence

• The importance of education

• Adventures during summer vacation

• The history of popular culture

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

How do the two Allans and the narrator feel about spending recess with each other according to the text?

• They enjoy each other's company immensely.

• They are indifferent and do not interact much.

• They do not get along well but try to make the best of it.

• They are best friends and always look forward to recess.

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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 would the narrator do if he found a four-leaf clover?

• He would make a wish to be more popular.

• He would give it to his teacher.

• He would sell it.

• He would throw it away.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How did the narrator feel about their rank among the popular boys after several months?

• Proud and satisfied

• Confused and lost

• Resigned and at the bottom

• Ambitious and eager

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the narrator mean by feeling "belittled to a speck so small" in paragraph 23?

• Feeling invisible and insignificant

• Feeling physically smaller than others

• Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities

• Feeling extremely popular

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term "stableboy" metaphorically represent for the narrator?

• A position of high prestige and respect

• A role involving care for animals

• A low and undesirable status

• A job involving lots of travel

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What role did Mitch Brockman play in the narrator's school life according to the text?

• He was the class president.

• He was considered the funniest boy in the fourth grade.

• He was a prominent athlete.

• He was the narrator's best friend.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What did the narrator realize about Mitch Brockman during the story?

• He was a genuine and supportive friend.

• He was loud and disruptive.

• He was trying to make Sean laugh.

• He was mocking the other students.

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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 did the narrator feel about his peers by the end of the passage?

• He trusted all of them completely

• He was indifferent towards them

• He did not trust any of them

• He felt closer to them than ever

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe his standing in the social hierarchy at school?

• Standing on a podium

• Standing on sand

• Standing on a stage

• Standing on solid ground

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6