"The Circuit" Review Quizizz

Panchito and his family must often move due to being. Read each question and choose the best answer.

• Unable to pay their rent

• They do not like to work

• They are migrant workers in search of jobs

• They want to live closer to their extended family

Answer explanation

Panchito and his family are migrant workers, which explains their frequent moves in search of jobs. The other options do not accurately reflect the reason for their mobility.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Roberto and Panchito hide from the bus because. Read each question and choose the best answer.

• They don’t want to go to school

• They need to work instead of going to school to help the family with money

• Their parents don’t think getting an education is important

• They are afraid the other students will laugh at them

Answer explanation

Roberto and Panchito hide from the bus because they need to work instead of going to school to help their family financially. This choice highlights their responsibility over education.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Use context clues from the excerpt to determine the meaning of the bolded word "jalopy." Read each question and choose the best answer.

• A spicy vegetable

• An old car

• An owner of a car

• A brand new car

Answer explanation

The word 'jalopy' refers to an old car, often in poor condition. The context clues likely describe a vehicle that is outdated or not functioning well, which aligns with the definition of 'jalopy' as an old car.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What inference can you make about the excerpt below? "I thought they were happy to see me, but when I opened the door to my shack, I saw that everything we owned was neatly packed in cardboard boxes."

• The narrator’s brothers and sisters were happy to see him after a long day of school

• Panchito’s family was excited to hear him play his trumpet

• The narrator realized his family is moving again

• Pachito was excited to tell his family about Mr. Lema

Answer explanation

The packed boxes indicate that the family is preparing to move, contradicting the narrator's initial thought of happiness. This suggests the narrator realized his family is moving again.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is shown about Panchito’s character when he asks Mr. Lema to help him with his English?

• He likes to make a good impression on people

• He wants to do his best to learn English

• He is too lazy to learn English on his own

• He wants to demonstrate that he is smarter than his brother

Answer explanation

Panchito's request for help with his English shows his determination to improve and learn. This indicates that he wants to do his best to learn English, rather than being lazy or trying to impress others.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Panchito doesn’t want to move to Fresno. Which text evidence does not support this reaction?

• He could not sleep the night before

• He had tears in his eyes when he saw the boxes

• He described his family’s car – carcanchita

• He felt a lump in his throat

Answer explanation

The statement about describing his family's car – carcanchita does not indicate Panchito's feelings about moving. The other options show his emotional distress, while this one is neutral and unrelated to his reaction.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Choose the best definition for theme.

• The feeling a reader gets from a story

• The information a reader gets from a story

• The central idea the reader finds in a story

• The message or lesson a reader gets from the story

Answer explanation

The theme of a story is best defined as the message or lesson it conveys to the reader. This choice captures the essence of what the author intends to communicate, making it the most accurate definition.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What is the constant theme throughout the short story, "The Circuit"?

• Families stick together through good and bad times

• Cheating the system can lead to consequences

• True love conquers all

• Hard work can lead to great riches

Answer explanation

In "The Circuit," the constant theme is that families support each other through challenges and hardships, highlighting the importance of unity and resilience in difficult times.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Based on the figurative language phrase "lump in my throat", how does Panchito feel about the upcoming move?

• hopeful

• discouraged

• satisfied

• excited

Answer explanation

The phrase "lump in my throat" suggests a feeling of sadness or anxiety, indicating that Panchito feels discouraged about the upcoming move rather than hopeful, satisfied, or excited.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which word would best replace strained in the following sentence:

"The walls, eaten by termites, strained to support the roof full of holes."

• sifted

• struggled

• stained

• none of the above

Answer explanation

The word 'strained' implies difficulty in support. 'Struggled' conveys this meaning effectively, indicating the walls are having a hard time holding up the roof. 'Sifted' and 'stained' do not fit the context.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4