Exploring Tangerine: Part 1

What is the main setting of Part 1 of Tangerine?

• Tangerine, Florida

• Orlando, Florida

• Miami, Florida

• Jacksonville, Florida

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Who is the protagonist of Tangerine?

• Paul Fisher

• Joey Fisher

• Gina Wiggins

• Mike Wiggins

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Describe the relationship between Paul and his brother, Erik.

• Paul and Erik have a close and supportive relationship.

• Paul and Erik have a strained relationship marked by rivalry.

• Paul and Erik are best friends who share everything.

• Paul admires Erik and looks up to him.

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What significant event occurs during the soccer tryouts?

• All players receive participation trophies.

• A standout player impresses the coaches.

• The coaches leave before the tryouts start.

• The tryouts are canceled due to rain.

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How does Paul’s vision impairment affect his life?

• Paul's vision impairment allows him to excel in sports and physical activities.

• Paul's vision impairment has no effect on his daily activities.

• Paul's vision impairment enhances his ability to focus on other senses.

• Paul's vision impairment significantly impacts his independence and social interactions.

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What role does the theme of family play in Part 1?

• Family dynamics are not explored in Part 1.

• Family is irrelevant to character development.

• The theme of family only affects minor characters.

• The theme of family emphasizes character development and influences their motivations and actions.

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Identify one major conflict introduced in this section.

• Protagonist's internal conflict between personal desires and societal expectations.

• Societal conflict between different communities over resources.

• Conflict between two supporting characters regarding a shared goal.

• Protagonist's conflict with a rival character over territory.

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How does the author use imagery to describe the environment?

• The author uses complex metaphors to obscure the environment.

• The author focuses solely on character development without describing the environment.

• The author employs vivid imagery to evoke the sensory experience of the environment.

• The author avoids any descriptive language about the setting.

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What is the significance of the title 'Tangerine'?

• The title signifies the complexity of life and personal growth, embodying themes of resilience and contrast.

• The title refers to a specific fruit that symbolizes wealth.

• The title is a reference to a historical event in the author's life.

• The title represents a fictional character in the story.

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Who are some of the key supporting characters introduced in Part 1?

• Character D

• Key supporting characters include: Character A, Character B, Character C.

• Character F

• Character E

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