Tangerine Reflection Quiz: Pages 1-199

Summarize the main idea of the first part of "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor up to page 199.

• Paul Fisher's struggle to fit into his new school and uncover the truth about his past.

• The story of a soccer team winning a championship.

• A detailed history of the town of Tangerine.

• A focus on the relationship between Paul and his brother, Erik.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Analyze how Paul Fisher's character has developed up to page 199.

• Paul becomes more withdrawn and isolated.

• Paul gains confidence and starts to stand up for himself.

• Paul becomes more dependent on his parents.

• Paul remains unchanged and passive.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify a major theme in "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor up to page 199.

• The importance of wealth and status.

• The impact of environmental issues.

• The search for identity and truth.

• The power of friendship.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Make an inference about Erik Fisher's character based on his actions up to page 199.

• Erik is a caring and supportive brother.

• Erik is manipulative and self-centered.

• Erik is misunderstood and shy.

• Erik is a hardworking and honest athlete.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Compare and contrast Paul and Erik Fisher's relationship up to page 199.

• They have a close and supportive relationship.

• They are indifferent to each other.

• They have a tense and competitive relationship.

• They are best friends and confidants.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Evaluate the author's purpose in including the sinkhole incident at the school.

• To show the importance of school safety.

• To highlight the community's resilience and teamwork.

• To introduce a new character.

• To provide a humorous break in the story.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Summarize the role of soccer in Paul's life up to page 199.

• Soccer is a minor hobby for Paul.

• Soccer is a way for Paul to escape his problems.

• Soccer is a source of conflict for Paul.

• Soccer is unimportant to Paul.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Analyze how the setting of Tangerine, Florida, contributes to the story.

• It provides a backdrop for a historical drama.

• It creates a sense of mystery and danger.

• It is irrelevant to the plot.

• It highlights the contrast between different lifestyles.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify a motif that recurs in "Tangerine" up to page 199.

• The use of technology.

• The presence of natural disasters.

• The theme of betrayal.

• The importance of family.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Make an inference about the significance of Paul's vision problems.

• They symbolize his inability to see the truth about his family.

• They are a result of a genetic condition.

• They are unrelated to the story's themes.

• They are a minor detail with no deeper meaning.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1