Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

What does the word "incredible" mean?

• horrible

• forgotten

• unbelievable

• ordinary

What does the word "delirious" mean?

• dizzy

• angry

• terrified

• worried

Who said: "You can call me all the names you want, but you don’t scare me no more. You’re just a wannabe, and that’s why you have to bribe some girl into dating you, ’cause she never would want you otherwise!"

• Amberlynn Bailey

• Korie Archer

• Hakeem Randall

• Tarah Carson

The sentence that best expresses the main idea is:

• Roylin thinks Korie Archer is too good to be true.

• Roylin has a hard time paying attention in class.

• Korie Archer should be a model on the cover of a magazine.

• Roylin is interested in Civil War battles.

The sentence that best expresses the main idea is:

• Roylin’s near-death experience has made him appreciate the new friendships he has formed.

• Even though people have been nice to Roylin since the shooting, he still doesn’t trust anyone.

• Roylin doesn’t like it when people are nice to him.

• Roylin feels grateful for the kindness shown to him.

From the excerpt, you can conclude that:

• Tuttle, the building manager, takes pride in his work and in his appearance.

• Mrs. Bailey has a bad temper and complains a lot.

• Tuttle, the building manager, doesn’t do his job very well.

• Tuttle is well-respected by the tenants.

Who are Bobby Wallace and Londell James? What did they do to Roylin?

• They are his classmates who helped him with a project.

• They are his neighbors who borrowed money from him.

• They are his friends who betrayed him.

• They are his cousins who visited him during the summer.

Who is Ambrose Miller? What is his relationship to Roylin?

• He is Roylin's teacher who mentors him.

• He is Roylin's uncle who lives nearby.

• He is Roylin's best friend from childhood.

• He is Roylin's neighbor who often gives him advice.

What does Roylin plan to give Korie Archer, and what is his reaction to the price?

• He plans to give her a book, and he is happy with the price. He tells her he found a great deal.

• He plans to give her a necklace, and he is shocked by the price. He tells her he can't afford it.

• He plans to give her a bracelet, and he is pleased with the price. He tells her he bought it on sale.

• He plans to give her a ring, and he is surprised by the price. He tells her he will buy it later.

Who does Roylin ask to lend him money?

• He asks his parents, and they agree to help him.

• He asks his friends, and they refuse to lend him money.

• He asks his teacher, and they offer him a loan.

• He asks his siblings, and they give him the money.