The Marble Champ

The Narrator's description of Lupe in paragraph 1 implies that Lupe is -

• studious

• clumsy

• generous

• lazy

What is lupe's reason for signing up for the marbles championship?

• She has won at every other sport.

• She is bored on a rainy day.

• She wants to add more awards to her collection.

• She wants to be successful at a sport.

What is the meaning of the word fumed in paragraph 5?

• showed fear

• felt angry

• expressed surprise

• revealed excitement

Read these sentences from paragraph 14

Practice, practice, practice. Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze.

The author uses repetition to show-

• how tired Lupe felt

• the amount of time Lupe was forced to practice

• Lupe's determination to be the best

• Alfonso's disappointment from losing

Lupe's father's actions in paragraphs 32 and 40 of the story show that he -

• wants to support his daughter

• doubts Lupe can win the championship

• knows that his daughter needs more practice

• worries that Lupe's brother is jealous of Lupe

Read this sentences from paragraph 35.

Lupe, walking between her brother and father, shook from the cold, not nerves.

This sentence suggests that Lupe is -

• doubtful of her ability

• surprised by the crowd following her

• confident that she was prepared

• terrified of playing against Miss Baseball cap

Why does it make sense that Lupe is quietly thrilled when she wins the competition?

• She doubted her ability throughout the competition.

• She is typically quiet and shy.

• She expected her brother to win.

• She has won the championship in the past.

Which of these is an important idea presented in the story?

• It can be challenging to try something new.

• Siblings often compete with each other.

• It's important to be kind to competitors.

• Effort and determination can lead to success.

Which of the following is the best summary for the story?

• Lupe Medrano is a straight A- student with many talents. Even though she is smart, she wants to be good at sport. Lupe decides to work hard so that she can become a champion marble player. She works out her thumb and practices every day until the big marble championship. After an exciting final match, she wins the 1st place trophy.

• Lupe Medrano is a smart girl who is good at sports. Even though she is smart and athletic, she is not confident. She wants to win the big marble championship so she practices very hard every day. She even plays against the neighborhood champion and beats him. She feels confident, so she asks her father to come watch her at the championship.

• Lupe Medrano is a very smart girl who has never missed a day of school. She decides she wants to enter the marbles tournament, so she can win the championship. She asks her father to come to the competition with her. As she beats each opponent , a growing crowd follows her. Finally, she defeats the winner of the boy's division and wins a big trophy.

Lupe's brother contributes to solving Lupe's problem mostly by -

• telling his friend Alfonso to play against Lupe

• suggesting that Lupe try the sport of marbles

• giving Lupe advice about playing marbles

• telling Lupe's parents about the championship