Taking Sides

Select the best statement that shows what this book is about:

• It explores the divided loyalties of a Hispanic basketball player who has recently moved from a poor neighborhood to a more affluent one.

• It shows how moving causes problems.

• Initially, eighth grader Lincoln feels like a traitor when he plays ball for the predominantly white school he now attends. 

• As a game against Franklin approaches, tension mounts and Lincoln experiences clashes with several people, including some teammates. 

Which is NOT a character in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• Jose'

• Linc

• Tony

• Monica

Which of the following is NOT a setting in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• The Mill Pond

• School

• Gym

• Ball Court

Taking Sides" is told in the 3rd Person Omniscient point of view. Why did the author tell the story from this point of view?

• So that the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln and his best friend Tony throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only the characters that play basketball with Lincoln.

Fill in the blank: When writing an argumentative paper, you must choose _________ side(s).

• one

• two

Select the best statement that shows what this book is about:

• It explores the divided loyalties of a Hispanic basketball player who has recently moved from a poor neighborhood to a more affluent one.

• It shows how moving causes problems.

• Initially, eighth grader Lincoln feels like a traitor when he plays ball for the predominantly white school he now attends.

• As a game against Franklin approaches, tension mounts and Lincoln experiences clashes with several people, including some teammates.

Which is NOT a character in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• Jose'

• Linc

• Tony

• Monica

Which of the following is NOT a setting in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• The Mill Pond

• School

• Gym

• Ball Court

Taking Sides is told in the 3rd Person Omniscient point of view. Why did the author tell the story from this point of view?

• So that the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln and his best friend Tony throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only the characters that play basketball with Lincoln.

Fill in the blank: When writing an argumentative paper, you must choose _________ side(s).

• one

• two