The Rock and the River

​ form in layers from materials deposited by water, wind, or ice.

• Sedimentary rocks

• Sediment

What is the main theme of 'The Rock and the River'?

• Civil rights movement

• World War II

• Industrial Revolution

• Space exploration

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Who is the author of 'The Rock and the River'?

• Kwame Alexander

• Jason Reynolds

• Kekla Magoon

• Angie Thomas

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In 'The Rock and the River', what is the relationship between the two main characters, Sam and Stick?

• Friends

• Brothers

• Cousins

• Classmates

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Which historical figure is mentioned in 'The Rock and the River'?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Nelson Mandela

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What genre does 'The Rock and the River' belong to?

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

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What is the setting of 'The Rock and the River'?

• Chicago, 1968

• New York, 1920

• Los Angeles, 1980

• Atlanta, 1995

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Which event is a turning point in 'The Rock and the River'?

• Sam's arrest

• Stick's graduation

• The family vacation

• Sam's birthday party

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What does the 'rock' symbolize in 'The Rock and the River'?

• Strength and stability

• Weakness and fear

• Joy and happiness

• Confusion and chaos

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What does the 'river' symbolize in 'The Rock and the River'?

• Change and movement

• Stagnation and stillness

• Fear and anxiety

• Joy and celebration

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