Becky and the Wheels and Brake Boys

What is Becky's problem in "Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys"?

• Becky wants to learn to ride a bike, but the boys will not teach her

• Becky wants a bike, but her grandmother will not let her have one

• Becky wants to be friends with Shirnette, but Shirnette will not speak to her

• Becky wants a bike, but her mother cannot afford one

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence best describes Becky's relationship with her mother?

• They love each other, but they don't always agree.

• They barely speak to each other

• Becky's mother loves her, but Becky doesn't love her mother

• Neither has any feelings for the other

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does Becky want her own bike?

• so she won't have to help out at home

• so the boys will be jealous of her

• so she can ride with the boys

• so she can get away from Shirnette

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In "Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys", what is Becky's motive when she tries to sell her father's helmet?

• The boys dare her to do it

• She is angry with her grandmother

• She feels sorry for her mother

• The helmet reminds her of her father

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What character trait does Becky in "Becky and the Wheel-and-Brake Boys" have?

• determined

• fearful

• good at sports

• want two be popular

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why is the main character Becky in "Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys" left out of a group?

• She is a girl

• It is an all boys group and she doesn't have a bike

• She loves sports equipment

• she doesn't tell anyone they want to be in the group

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following best states the theme in both "Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys" and "The Southpaw"?

• It pays to be selfish

• It pays to be determined

• It never pays to speak you mind

• It never pays to invite yourself into a group

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

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CCSS.RL.7.7

What does the word envy mean in this sentence? Seeing my bike much, much newer than his, my cousin Ben's eyes popped with envy.

• pain

• danger

• carelessness

• jealousy

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.7.4