Fast Pitch

You can’t always control what happens, but you can control how you react. Who says this?

• How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford

• Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

• The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett

• The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck by Matt Phelan

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Identify the book that features a story about baseball.

• Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

• The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

• We Still Belong by Christine Day

• How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carol Boston Weatherford

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Who is the main character in "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone?

• Marcus

• Shenice Lockwood

• Jordan

• Maya

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Which event marks the beginning of the main conflict in "Fast Pitch"?

• Shenice's team wins a championship

• Shenice discovers a family secret

• Shenice moves to a new city

• Shenice gets injured

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Why is Shenice motivated to uncover her family's past in "Fast Pitch"?

• To win a scholarship

• To clear her great-grandfather's name

• To impress her friends

• To find a hidden treasure

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What is the primary setting of the story "Fast Pitch"?

• A small town in Texas

• A baseball field in Georgia

• A beach in California

• A school in New York

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What can be inferred about Shenice's character based on her actions in the story?

• She is easily discouraged

• She is determined and persistent

• She is uninterested in her family's history

• She is afraid of challenges

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What is the main theme of 'Fast Pitch' by Nic Stone?

• Family legacy and justice

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and relationships

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Which literary device is prominently used in 'Fast Pitch' to reveal Shenice's thoughts?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• First-person narration

• Foreshadowing

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In 'Fast Pitch', what role does Shenice's great-grandfather play in the story?

• He is a famous baseball player

• He is a coach

• He is a historical figure with a mystery

• He is Shenice's mentor

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