The Rock and the River

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

• Sedimentary rocks

• Sediment

​ (a)   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

• Kekla Magoon

• Jacqueline Woodson

• Jason Reynolds

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In 'The Rock and the River', what is the relationship between 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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What is the significance of the rock and the river in the story?

• They symbolize different paths in life

• They are places where the characters meet

• They are gifts from a family member

• They are obstacles to overcome

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Which character in 'The Rock and the River' is involved in the civil rights movement?

• Sam

• Stick

• Maxie

• Bucky

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