Understanding We Beat the Street

What is the main goal of the three friends in "We Beat the Street" as introduced in the first six chapters?

• To become professional athletes

• To escape their neighborhood

• To become doctors

• To travel the world

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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In the first six chapters, how do the authors illustrate the challenges faced by the three friends in their neighborhood?

• Through their interactions with family members

• By describing the local school system

• By detailing encounters with crime and violence

• Through their participation in community events

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Which character trait is most emphasized for the three friends in the early chapters of "We Beat the Street"?

• Patience

• Determination

• Humor

• Creativity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the authors use dialogue to develop the relationship between the three friends in the first six chapters?

• By showing their arguments and disagreements

• By highlighting their shared dreams and aspirations

• By focusing on their individual hobbies

• By discussing their favorite sports teams

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does education play in the lives of the three friends as depicted in the initial chapters?

• It is seen as a barrier to their success

• It is portrayed as a tool for escaping their circumstances

• It is considered irrelevant to their goals

• It is depicted as a source of entertainment

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the first six chapters, how do the authors convey the influence of peer pressure on the three friends?

• By showing them succumbing to negative influences

• By illustrating their resistance to negative influences

• By depicting their indifference to peer pressure

• By highlighting their isolation from peers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the setting in the first six chapters of "We Beat the Street"?

• It provides a backdrop for the friends' adventures

• It highlights the cultural diversity of the area

• It emphasizes the socio-economic challenges they face

• It serves as a neutral environment for their growth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the authors use the character's family backgrounds to enhance the narrative in the early chapters?

• By showing supportive family dynamics

• By illustrating the lack of family support

• By focusing on family traditions

• By depicting family conflicts

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What is the primary motivation for the three friends to pursue their dreams as depicted in the first six chapters?

• Financial gain

• Personal fulfillment

• Social status

• Parental expectations

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the first six chapters, how do the authors portray the impact of mentorship on the three friends?

• As a minor influence on their decisions

• As a crucial factor in guiding their paths

• As a source of conflict

• As an optional support system

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2