Tangerine Quiz: Key Events and Characters

What is the main reason Mr. Donnelly invited the narrator's family over to his house?

• He wants to discuss the lightning rods on his roof.

• He is a big University of Florida football booster and is impressed by Erik's kicking skills.

• He wants to introduce them to Antoine Thomas and other Lake Windsor High players.

• He wants to apologize for not responding to Mom's letter.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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What is Mom's primary concern about the visit to Mr. Donnelly's house?

• She wants to confront him about the lightning rods and his lack of response to the Architectural Committee.

• She is worried about Erik's performance being overshadowed.

• She is curious about the football connections Mr. Donnelly has.

• She wants to learn more about the science experiment involving the lightning rods.

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What interrupts Dad's attempt to approach the Land Cruiser?

• He is distracted by the tinted windows.

• The mosquitoes swarm and attack the family.

• Erik and Arthur call out to him from inside the car.

• Terry Donnelly opens the front door and invites them in.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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Why does Arthur Bauer stay in the truck during the visit?

• He is too shy to join the group inside.

• He smells too much like bug spray, and Erik implies he doesn't want to come in.

• Mr. Donnelly forgets to invite him in.

• He is waiting for Erik to finish the meeting.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What does Mr. Donnelly reveal about Paul’s soccer coach, Betty Bright?

• She played soccer at Tangerine High.

• She was an extraordinary track and field athlete who competed in the Olympics.

• She was the first female coach in the county's history.

• She has a mixed boy-girl team that has never won a championship.

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What happened to Betty Bright during her Olympic hurdling competition?

• She tripped over a hurdle and failed to finish the race.

• She was punched by an East German competitor, which disrupted her performance.

• She won her heat but was disqualified for a technical error.

• She qualified for the finals but was injured before competing.

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What memory does Paul recall after hearing his grandmother’s voice on the answering machine?

• His grandparents visiting and commenting on his eyes.

• His grandparents taking him on a trip to Florida.

• His mother reassuring him about his relationship with Erik.

• His grandparents giving him a gift in the driveway.

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What causes the Manatee Middle coach to call a time-out during the game?

• The coach wants to discuss a rule violation with the referee.

• The coach notices the approaching storm and wants to stop the game.

• The team needs a break after conceding multiple goals quickly.

• The referee signals for a water break due to rising temperatures.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Why does the game against Manatee Middle not count?

• The referee declared it a forfeit due to poor sportsmanship.

• The Manatee Middle team left before the game started.

• The game was canceled due to severe weather conditions.

• The War Eagles refused to play in the rain.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

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What concerns Paul after reading the feature about Betty Bright in the Tangerine Times?

• He worries about how the War Eagles will perform in the upcoming game.

• He wonders if Betty Bright feels uncomfortable with the publicity about her past.

• He fears the article will make the War Eagles overconfident.

• He thinks the article focuses too much on Shandra Thomas's reaction to the camera.

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