Ball Hawk

Which two characteristics best identify this selection as realistic fiction?

• Animals are important characters in the stroy.

• The characters behave in believable ways.

• The setting could not exist in the real world.

• The dialogue uses everyday language.

Which two sentences explain how the hawks contribute to the plot?

• They help Mitchell practice baseball.

• They represent the memories of Mitchell's home run.

• They catch Mitchell's ball during the baseball game.

• They interfere with Mitchell's training plans.

• They show how Mitchell learns about his roots.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What point-of-view is "Ball Hawk" written in?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the figurative language "throw in my glove" mean in paragraph 2?

• To quit.

• To celebrate at the end of a game.

• To put your hand on everyone else's in a huddle.

• To throw a baseball.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which two sentences explain how the hawks contribute to the plot?

• They help Mitchell practice baseball.

• They represent the memories of Mitchell’s home run.

• They catch Mitchell’s ball during the baseball game.

• They interfere with Mitchell’s training plans.

• They show how Mitchell learns about his roots.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement best reflects Uncle Tommy's influence on the narrator in the story "Ball Hawk"?

• Uncle Tommy feels responsible for the narrator's performance in baseball.

• Uncle Tommy is indifferent to the narrator's activities and interests.

• Uncle Tommy provides support but the narrator does not value his advice.

• Uncle Tommy is solely focused on the narrator's academic success.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the point of view of the short story "Ball Hawk"?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Omniscient

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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 explanation best supports your answer to the point of view of the short story "Ball Hawk"?

• The narrator is part of the story and is experiencing what is being told from his perspective.

• The narrator is telling the story to the audience as if they are the character in the story.

• The narrator is describing what he sees happening and is sharing the feelings and thoughts of one character.

• The narrator is describing what he sees happening without sharing the feelings and thoughts of any characters.

• The narrator is describing what he sees happening and sharing the feelings and thoughts of many characters.

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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 is the main theme of the story 'Ball Hawk'?

• Friendship and teamwork

• Overcoming obstacles

• The importance of family

• Personal growth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which character in 'Ball Hawk' is known for their exceptional catching skills?

• Mitchell

• Uncle Tommy

• The narrator

• The hawks

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6