Understanding Sugar's Story

What caused Sugar to be so upset he wanted to throw a rock through the church window?

• Stewie Pearson called him a swamp rat.

• The church used his mother’s money to buy bricks.

• His shoes were too tight.

• His uncle made him cut his hair.

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What point of view is the story told from?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Fourth person

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The story begins with background information on page 49. Why did the author include this paragraph? (write your response)

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Which sentence shows Sugar is frustrated with his own behavior before he leaves for the church dedication?

• He collapsed on his cot and wept.

• “Why you gotta mess with my hair,” Sugar complained

• “You actin’ like a baby,” Sugar said to himself.

• He thrust back his arm and aimed at the center of the window.

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Why does the author use a simile in paragraph 32?

• To show Mr. Pearson’s voice was very loud

• To show Mr. Pearson’s spoke quickly and sharply

• To show Mr. Pearson was a kind person.

• To show Mr. Pearson was as mean as a snake.

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Which meaning best fits the way dedication is used in this story?

• a ceremony to honor someone or something

• to set aside for a purpose

• devotion or loyalty to someone or something

• a quality of being committed to a task or purpose

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PART ONE Based on paragraphs 44-46, the reader can conclude that Sugar was--

• angry the church spent his mother’s money on bricks

• amazed by the beauty of the stained glass window

• surprised to learn the money came from an anonymous donor

• reluctant to pull the cord at the front of the church

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In paragraph 22, Sugar says, “I wanted to break that plain glass window, but Mama wouldn’t let me do it.” What does Sugar mean by this statement? (write your response)

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