Quiz on 'Don't Just Sit There Like a Punk'
Authored by Yidedya Mehdi
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 52+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
About
This quiz assesses 7th-grade reading comprehension through a complete analysis of the short story "Don't Just Sit There Like a Punk." The questions evaluate students' ability to identify character traits and motivations, track plot development, analyze character interactions and relationships, and interpret vocabulary in context. Students must demonstrate higher-order thinking skills by drawing inferences about character growth, understanding implicit themes about perseverance and mentorship, and connecting textual evidence to support their interpretations. The quiz requires students to move beyond basic recall to analyze how characters influence each other and how the protagonist's perspective shifts throughout the narrative, particularly focusing on the relationship dynamics between the main character, Dante, and the father figure. Created by Yidedya Mehdi, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This comprehensive reading assessment serves multiple instructional purposes in the middle school English classroom, working effectively as a formative assessment tool after students complete the story, homework to reinforce close reading skills, or review material before discussing themes of self-advocacy and personal growth. The quiz structure supports differentiated instruction through its progression from literal comprehension questions to more complex analytical tasks, allowing teachers to identify students who need additional support with inference-making or textual analysis. The assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 for analyzing character development and plot interaction, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4 for determining word meanings in context, providing teachers with clear data on students' mastery of essential seventh-grade reading skills.
Content View
Student View
12 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which shows an “intense” look?
Looking really focused.
A little bit angry.
A little distracted.
Laughing and having fun.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
