Selections Quiz Week 2

Who was José Miguel named after?

• A his father
• his grandfather
• Miguel Hernández
• Miguel de Unamuno

When José Miguel asks Mr. Tate to research three people, he does not want to be rude, so he makes sure to keep his tone soft. What is the meaning of tone as it is used in the poem?

• color
• truth
• anger
• manner

Why does José Miguel NOT want to be called Joe or Mike?

• His name is famous.
• He likes longer names.
• He is proud of his name.
• His friends do not know those names.

How are José Miguel, Lili, and Michiko the same?

• They speak Japanese.
• They go to the same school.
• They think Spanish is the best language.
• They know that their heritage makes them special.

Why was it easy for Lili and Michiko to become such good friends?

• They understand what it is like to be judged based on appearance.
• They are the only kids in class who speak Japanese.
• They both like studying world languages.
• They are both girls.

What does Dad most likely mean in the beginning of the story when he says he will turn into a snowman on his way to work?

• He will wear many layers of clothing to stay warm.
• He will not be able to move because he is so cold.
• He will play in the snow with Pacy.
• He will be covered in snow.

What does the word talent most likely mean as it is used in the story?

• hope
• idea
• plan
• skill

Why does Dad most likely tell Pacy the story about the philosophers and the orange fish?

• to teach her how to make good choices
• to warn her about the difficulty she will face in life
• to explain that she knows herself better than anyone else
• to show her how there can be different opinions about the same topic

How does Pacy show that she is strong like a tiger?

• She corrects the way Becky says the name of a classmate.
• She works with Becky and Charlotte on the panda project.
• She makes plans for when her friend Melody comes to visit.
• She does not know if she wants to be an author and illustrator.

What is a main theme of the story?

• You can never escape a cold door.
• It is not difficult to choose a career.
• Being brave takes strength and courage.
• You can never know how someone else feels.