What was the reaction of the class when Leslie Burke first entered?

• They clapped and cheered for her arrival.

• They whispered and stared in surprise.

• They laughed loudly at her appearance.

• They ignored her and continued working.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Jess feel sorry for Leslie on her first day in class?

• She was wearing funny clothes and didn’t know anyone.

• She struggled to answer a question from Mrs. Myers.

• She didn’t have lunch money and seemed embarrassed.

• She tripped and fell in front of the class.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Where did Mrs. Myers place Leslie's desk?

• At the back of the classroom near the door.

• In the middle of the classroom near the windows.

• Against the side wall near the front.

• Next to Jess's desk in the second row.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Why did Leslie’s outfit stand out to the other students?

• It was brightly coloured with patterns no one else wore.

• It was old and faded, and she wore no socks.

• It looked very formal, like she was attending a fancy event.

• It was dirty and covered in mud from the playground.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What nickname did the students have for Mrs. Myers?

• Monster-Mouth Myers

• Iron-Fist Myers

• Mad-Eyes Myers

• Smiley Myers

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How did Jess plan to make himself stand out during recess?

• By winning the race against the other boys.

• By showing his drawings to everyone.

• By playing basketball and scoring the most points.

• By climbing the tallest tree in the playground.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was Leslie determined to participate in the race?

• She wanted to show she could beat Jess.

• She loved running and didn’t care about the rules.

• She wanted to prove that girls could compete too.

• She was trying to make friends with the other kids.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Jess notice about Leslie’s running style at the end of the story?

• It was clumsy but fast.

• It was quick and aggressive.

• It was smooth and beautiful.

• It was slow but determined.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How did Jess feel after losing to Leslie in the race?

• He was impressed by her speed.

• He was disappointed and embarrassed.

• He was inspired to train harder.

• He was angry and wanted a rematch.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Leslie’s victory in the race reveal about her character?

• She is competitive and wants to show off.

• She is confident and determined to break stereotypes.

• She wants to prove she’s better than Jess.

• She is rebellious and doesn’t follow the rules.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3