Fast Pitch

Describe the main plot of "Fast Pitch" in one sentence.

• A girl moves to a new city and makes new friends.

• A young softball player uncovers a family secret while trying to clear her great-grandfather's name.

• A team wins a championship after a tough season.

• A boy learns to play baseball from his father.

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What role does Shenice's great-grandfather play in the story?

• He is a famous baseball player.

• He is a key figure in the family secret Shenice uncovers.

• He is Shenice's coach.

• He is a rival team's coach.

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Which of the following best describes the genre of "Fast Pitch"?

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

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Which book’s cover shows a baseball field with a large, bright sky, symbolizing the dreams and challenges of a young athlete?

• Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

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

• How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford

• The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

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In which book’s illustrations do we see a girl holding a bat, with her family watching from the sidelines, emphasizing her growth and family support?

• Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

• We Still Belong by Christine Day

• How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford

• Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

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Which book’s cover shows a small, determined girl on a baseball field, her face showing focus as she’s ready to play?

• Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

• Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

• The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

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

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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Which book’s cover features a girl with a baseball bat, looking ready to step up to the plate, with her team cheering her on in the background?

• Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

• Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

• Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena by Julie C. Dao

• We Still Belong by Christine Day

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What is the main theme of 'Fast Pitch'?

• Friendship and teamwork

• Family secrets and legacy

• Overcoming fears

• Adventure and exploration

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Which character in 'Fast Pitch' is known for their exceptional pitching skills?

• Shenice

• Her great-grandfather

• Her coach

• Her best friend

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'Fast Pitch' to reveal the family secret?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Irony

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