My Brother's Keeper

How are Ted and Jamie alike?

• they struggle to move on with their lives

• they are lost without their parents

• they are tired of each other's problems

• they are willing to do anything for each other

What event leads to Ted's telephone call?

• a bar fight

• a hit-and-run accident

• a football championship

• a problem with the police

Why does Ted react by running away?

• he is a coward with no concern for others

• he is worried about his future as an athlete

• he wants to hide the fact that he has been drinking

• he knows somebody else will help the injured man

Read the excerpt below, then answer the question that follows.

“Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?”

The truth?

Nothing but the truth

What is truth?

• The lines create a mysterious tone.

• The lines create a  frightening tone.

• The lines create a disturbing tone.

• The lines create an uncertain tone.

What do Jamie’s thoughts in the excerpt below reveal about Ted’s character?

“I’ll never forget it.”

You will, Ted. You will.

You always do.

• He is troubled.

• He is devious.

• He is mischievous.

• He is unreliable.

Who tries to convince Jamie to help his brother?

• a lawyer

• his uncle

• his best friend

• a judge

Why does Jamie hesitate to help his older brother?

• he doesn't like Ted

• he's not supposed to be a parent

• his brother takes advantage of him

• he doesn't like to give people money

What does the end of the story suggest about Jamie's character?

• he'll do whatever it takes to protect himself and his family

• he refuses to lie and cover up for people when they make mistakes

• he wants the best for his brother and encourages him to do better

• he is mean and hateful toward others when they make mistakes

What is the uncle's advice to Jamie?

• You should help those in need

• You have to decide for yourself

• You should support your family

• Never give up on your dreams

In the end of the story, it does not say exactly what Jamie decides to do. What was Jamie's choice?

• Support his brother and lie about the accident

• Betray his brother and tell the truth

• Stand up for himself in a tough situation

• Avoid the question entirely by giving information that isn't useful