The Magic Marker Mystery Quiz

What does the word "reluctantly" mean in the sentence: "Mickey Rangel reluctantly walks in"?

• Happily

• Slowly

•   Unwillingly

• Quickly

The word indecision comes from the Latin root dēcīdere meaning “settle” and in meaning “not.” Based on this information, what does indecisive mean as it is used in the passage?

• Confidence

• Uncertainty

• Excitement

• Anger

When Principal Abrego says, "I’ve had to grow a thick skin over the years," what rhetorical appeal is she using to show her experience?

• Ethos (credibility)

•   Pathos (emotion)

• Logos (logic)

• Humor

When Mickey says, "I took the required online courses to earn my degree," which rhetorical appeal is he using to show he is qualified?

• Pathos (emotion)

• Ethos (credibility)

•   Logos (logic)

•   Surprise

When Principal Abrego expresses her frustration about the graffiti, saying, "What is bothersome beyond belief," which rhetorical appeal is she using to connect with Mickey's feelings?

• Logos (logic)

• Ethos (credibility)

•   Pathos (emotion) -

• Curiosity

1. Which of the following lines is an example of pathos?

   Answer choices for the above question

• 1. A. Based on these two clues, all fingers point to Bucho being our mischief maker.”

• 1. B. “Normally, yes, but he gave me permission to discuss this whole matter with you, every bit of it.”

• 1. C. “Ma’am, I’m not so sure you should be telling me this.”

• 1. D. “Believe it or not, tough though he comes across, he was nearly in tears.”

1. Which of the following lines is the strongest example of logos?

• 1. A. “Based on these two clues, all fingers point to Bucho being our mischief maker.”

• 1. B. “Believe it or not, tough though he comes across, he was nearly in tears.”

• 1. C. “Ma’am, I’m not so sure you should be telling me this.”

• 1. D. “Normally, yes, but he gave me permission to discuss this whole matter with you, every bit of it.”

1. Which conclusion is best supported by the ending of the play?

• 1. A. The person who wrote the graffiti has mixed up the spelling of two homophones.

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• 1. B. Principal Abrego is unaware that there is another spelling of “principal.”

• 1. C. Joe has long been one of the biggest bullies at the school.

• 1. D. Bucho is treating Mickey with extreme kindness because he hopes Mickey will help prove his innocence

1. Which statement from the text most strongly supports the answer to Question 8?

• 1. 1. A. “‘You must’ve been looking at the insides of your eyelids when Miss Garza was going over that one.’”

• 1. B. “‘Mickey’s trying to help, so help yourself by minding your temper.’”

• 1. C. “‘Only two weeks ago in English we were studying homophones.’”

• 1. D.“‘P-R-I-N-C-I-P-L-E, ‘principle,’ as in ‘The last thing I want is to be sent to the principle’s office.’”

Match each vocabulary word with its corresponding definition:

• certain

• merit

• criminal

• incident

• deserve

• culprit

• supposing

• adamant

• happening

• presuming