The Missing Baseball

What role does the main character's family play in the story?

• They are unsupportive of his search

• They help him look for the baseball

• They are indifferent to his situation

• They are not mentioned in the story

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the main character's perspective on the missing baseball change throughout the story?

• He realizes it's just a baseball

• He understands its sentimental value more deeply

• He becomes less interested in finding it

• His perspective does not change

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does the search for the missing baseball symbolize in the story?

• The journey of growing up

• The importance of material possessions

• The unbreakable bond between friends

• The challenges of teamwork

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why is the baseball so important to the main character?

• It was signed by a famous baseball player

• It was the last gift from his grandfather

• It is a lucky charm for his team

• It belongs to his coach

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Use the passage to figure out the missing part of the baseball field.

• First Base

• Pitcher's Mound

• Outfield

• Home Plate

What is the main theme of 'The Missing Baseball'?

• Friendship and teamwork

• Loss and recovery

• Adventure and exploration

• Family and tradition

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Missing Baseball'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the main character's initial reaction to losing the baseball?

• Panic and anxiety

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Relief

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the author use dialogue to develop the characters in 'The Missing Baseball'?

• By revealing their thoughts and feelings

• By describing their physical appearance

• By explaining their background

• By detailing their actions

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What lesson does the main character learn by the end of 'The Missing Baseball'?

• The value of honesty

• The importance of perseverance

• The significance of friendship

• The need for independence

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9