Quick Check #3

Why does Moose worry about his sister, Natalie?

• She gets in trouble with the warden.

• She acts different and has trouble fitting in.

• She is interested in meeting the prisoners.

• She keeps running away from home.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does Piper want Moose to help her with?

• Finding a prisoner who can help Natalie.

• Organizing a class trip to Alcatraz.

• Sneaking the laundry of the other kids to be washed by Al Capone.

• Helping her with her math project at school.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does Moose think about Piper’s plan to use Al Capone’s laundry services?

• He is excited about it.

• He thinks it is a bad idea but goes along with it anyway.

• He tells Piper it's too dangerous and refuses to help.

• He tells his mother about Piper’s plan.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.9A

What are Moose’s feelings toward his sister, Natalie?

• He is embarrassed by her.

• He loves her but feels frustrated because of the extra responsibility.

• He doesn’t like having her around.

• He feels angry because she gets more attention than he does.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why does Natalie stop attending the Esther P. Marinoff School?

• She ran away before she could attend.

• She had to leave because of her behavior.

• The family couldn’t afford the tuition.

• Moose’s mother changed her mind about sending her.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

How do Piper and Moose get the students interested in the laundry scheme?

• They make up stories about the convicts and Alcatraz.

• They lower the price they have to pay.

• They say they’ll let them bring clothes all that week.

• They show them blood on their own clothes from the prisoners.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.9A

What role does Moose’s mother play in helping Natalie?

• She gives up hope and leaves Natalie to take care of herself.

• She devotes all her time to finding ways to help Natalie improve.

• She ignores Natalie’s needs to focus on her own career.

• She sends Natalie to live with relatives.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

What special skill does Natalie have that makes her different from others?

• She can play piano by ear.

• She has a talent for remembering numbers and dates.

• She is an excellent swimmer.

• She is very good at drawing.

Why does Moose have to take Natalie with him everywhere?

• His mother insists it will be good for her.

• His parents don't trust him to be alone.

• Natalie enjoys watching the game.

• Natalie asked to come along.

Why is Moose MOST upset about his mother having to teach piano lessons?

• He will have to do the laundry himself.

• He will have to ask Scout to switch days, or he’ll miss playing baseball.

• He will have to go with her to the lessons.

• He will have to tell the warden.

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