Quiz on 'Don't Just Sit There Like a Punk'

Who is the main character in "Don't Just Sit There Like a Punk"?

• A basketball player who isn’t very sure of himself.

• A player who is new and wants to learn.

• A great player who doesn’t trust his teammates.

• A player who thinks he’s too good and needs to learn to be humble.

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Why does the main character go to the gym in the summer?

• He wants to start his own team.

• He hopes to make new friends.

• He wants a chance to play.

• He is looking for a coach to help him.

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What happens when Dante talks to the main character?

• The main character feels bad and says sorry.

• The main character asks Dante to let him join a game.

• The main character says he wants to play, so Dante lets him play.

• The main character says he wants to play, and Dante says he likes him.

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What happens after Dante challenges the main character?

• The main character gets to play on a school team.

• The main character proves he’s the best player there.

• Other people see he’s good and ask him to play.

• People see he isn’t very good and feel sorry for him.

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What might make someone feel surprised or “stunned”?

• Meeting a famous person.

• Getting a good grade after studying hard.

• Buying something you saved up for.

• Watching a local play you enjoy.

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If you find your way through a maze by “instinct,” what does it mean?

• You tried lots of different paths.

• You had a map to guide you.

• You found the way without needing to think about it.

• You practiced solving mazes for months.

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Which shows an “intense” look?

• Looking really focused.

• A little bit angry.

• A little distracted.

• Laughing and having fun.

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In this story, the main character learns something from Dante without words. What lesson does he learn?

• It’s important to know your place.

• Anyone can get better with practice.

• Don’t expect people to change.

• Actions can mean more than words.

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Part A: What does Dante believe about playing basketball?

• You have to work hard and challenge yourself.

• You need to make your own chances to play.

• Talking too much gets in the way of thinking.

• Good players shouldn’t help new players.

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Part B: Which sentence shows this best?

• “Nobody thinks you’re good enough to play here.”

• “If you want to play, don’t just sit there.”

• After the game, you’ll look for him, but he’ll already be gone.

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