Baseball in April

Which quotation supports the inference that baseball is a popular sport?

• “The Major League Baseball season lasts from April until the end of September.” (paragraph 12)

• “Each team plays 162 games, for a total 2,430 MLB games during the season.” (paragraph 12)

• “Players get a few months of rest after the season.” (paragraph 14)

• “Fans have waited all winter for the season to begin.” (paragraph 15)

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main theme of the story 'Baseball in April'?

• Friendship and teamwork

• Overcoming obstacles

• The importance of family

• The excitement of sports

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Baseball in April'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

In 'Baseball in April', what does the game of baseball symbolize?

• Childhood innocence

• Cultural identity

• Economic success

• Technological advancement

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the setting of 'Baseball in April'?

• A small town in California

• A bustling city in New York

• A rural village in Texas

• A coastal town in Florida

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Which character in 'Baseball in April' shows the most growth?

• Jesse

• Michael

• Maria

• Luis

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the climax of the story 'Baseball in April'?

• The final baseball game

• The argument between friends

• The family dinner

• The school play

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

How does the author of 'Baseball in April' develop the characters?

• Through dialogue and actions

• Through lengthy descriptions

• Through flashbacks

• Through third-person narration

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What is the tone of 'Baseball in April'?

• Nostalgic

• Melancholic

• Humorous

• Suspenseful

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Which of the following best describes the protagonist's conflict in 'Baseball in April'?

• Internal conflict about self-worth

• External conflict with a rival team

• Internal conflict about family expectations

• External conflict with school authorities

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2