A True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Which incident acts as a catalyst for Arnold wanting to attend Rearden?

• The death of his dog, Oscar

• Getting beaten up by the adult triplets

• Getting cut from the Wellpinit basketball team

• Finding his mother’s name written in his geometry book

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What is the significance of Mary Runs Away’s death?

• It’s a symbol for the hopelessness of leaving the Rez.

• It reinforces Arnold’s decision to try to better himself.

• It’s the breaking point for Arnold’s mother and her sanity.

• It’s a cautionary tale of the dangers of trailers and large parties.

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Read the sentence below. Then choose the best definition of the word impediment as it is used in the sentence.

Arnold faced several impediments to gaining acceptance at Reardan High School.

• A difficulty in speech that prevents a speaker from being understood

• A term for racial bias that exists among Caucasians

• Something that interferes with action or progress

• A law that prevents an individual from gaining acceptance as a minority.

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The story about Arnold and Rowdy climbing the giant pine tree best represents which important theme in the novel?

• Overcoming poverty

• The importance of dreaming big

• Friendships and relationships

• Overcoming racial stereotypes

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What is the main reason Arnold is an outcast on the reservation?

• He had a stutter, a lisp, and thick-framed glasses

• He is physically weaker than most of his peers

• He is more intelligent than most of his peers

• All the answers are correct

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What did Junior mean by "I'd turn sideways and disappear"?

• He was invisible

• He had super powers

• He was ignored by the other kids

• He was skinny

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Junior draws because...

• He feels like it is the only real chance to escape the reservation

• He feels like people will not beat him up if he draws for them

• He feels like he is the best artist in the world

• He cannot write

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In 50 words, describe how you feel about this book so far.

The most logical inference about the accuracy of the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian just from the title is that it may not be 100% true.

• What is the title of the novel?

• What can be logically inferred from the title The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?

• What is the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian about?

• Who wrote the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?

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What is the primary theme explored in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'?

• A) The struggle between personal identity and cultural heritage

• B) The importance of wealth in achieving happiness

• C) The dangers of technology

• D) The significance of historical events

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