Eraser Tattoo

What does Shay’s insistence on the eraser tattoo reveal about her perspective on the future?

• Shay believes that Dante will forget her as soon as she is gone.

• Shay believes that this separation will be only a short interruption in their relationship.

• Shay believes that Dante will always stand by her no matter what.

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“Dante [glances] down at the S on his arm again. The burn. White where brown used to be.” How does this description of the eraser tattoo relate to what is happening in the neighborhood?

• White people are moving in and Black people are leaving.

• The houses are being painted white.

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How does the knowledge that Shay is leaving affect Dante?

• It prompts Dante to finally admit to Shay that he loves her.

• It prompts Dante to let Shay give him an eraser tattoo.

• It prompts Dante to break up with Shay.

• It prompts Dante to give Shay an eraser tattoo.

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What are some of the themes explored in Eraser Tattoo? Choose Three.

• Young love.

• Friendship.

• Saying Good-bye.

• Parental Permission.

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Which is the BEST summary of the PLOT of "Eraser Tattoo"?

• The story is about a young couple who profess their true love to each other, even though it is scary.

• Dante and Shay must find a way to remember each other after she moves away. The tattoo is the best way to do this.

• Shay is moving far away, so she gives Dante a tattoo so he will not forget her and the love story they have shared.

• As Dante helps Shay move, they reminisce about how they found young love.

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How would you describe the author's writing style in "Eraser Tattoo"?

• Descriptive and engaging

• Poetic and complicated

• Simple and straightforward

• A bit boring and uninteresting

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How does the author's writing style contribute to the overall impact of "Eraser Tattoo"? Choose three.

• Reynolds uses trendy and youthful language to convey the characters' personalities.

• Reynolds ends with a cliff-hanger to make the reader think more deeply about the story's message.

• Reynolds asks the reader questions to keep them engaged in the story.

• Reynolds uses symbolism and figurative language to help the reader understand the characters' feelings.

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What does the eraser tattoo symbolize in Jason Reynolds' "Eraser Tattoo"?

• That young love always comes to an end.

• That sometimes we need to get a tattoo to remember a special person.

• That people we love leave a mark on our hearts forever.

• That love is painful.

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What does the word 'Grit' mean as found in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The quality of being easily broken, crushed, or knocked down

• The courage and resolve; strength of character

• A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

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What is the definition of 'Resilience' according to the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

• The act of giving up and showing no interest in anything

• The ability to float in water or air

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

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