We Beat the Street Chapters 8 and 9

Why does Sampson downplay his good grades to his classmates?

• He is embarrassed about his success.

• He wants to fit in with his friends.
  

• He doesn’t actually do well in school.

• He thinks grades are not important.

 What is Sampson’s mother’s main reason for wanting him to go to University High School?

• She wants him to be popular.
  

• She knows it will provide him a better education.

• She went to University High herself.
  

• She thinks Dayton Street Elementary is closing.

  
  

What does Sampson mean when he says, “I don’t even know anybody who went to college”?

• He doesn’t believe college is a realistic option for him.
  

•  He wants to research different colleges first.
  

• He thinks college is too expensive.
  

•  He doesn’t like school and wants to drop out.

  
  

What motivates Sampson to try his best on the entrance exam?

• He wants to impress his friends.

•  He doesn’t want other kids to learn more than he does.

•  He knows his mother will punish him if he fails.
  

•  He wants to beat Craig’s score.

  
  

What does Sampson’s mother mean when she says, “University High School is your key”?

• The school will provide opportunities for Sampson’s future.

• The school will make him more popular.
  

•  He will be able to graduate early.
  

• He will learn how to drive.

  
  

 What does Sampson notice about the boy with braces during the test?

•  He struggles with the questions.
  

•  He cheats off Sampson’s answers.
  

•  He finishes the test quickly and confidently.
  

•  He gets nervous and gives up halfway through.

  
  

What is the main theme of Chapter 8?

• The importance of fitting in with friends.
  

•  Overcoming fear and embracing new opportunities.
  

•  The struggles of attending a new school.

• The role of competition in academic success.

  
  

 What role does Rameck play in the school production of A Christmas Carol?

• Tiny Tim
  

• The Ghost of Christmas Present
  

• Ebenezer Scrooge

• Bob Cratchit

 How does Rameck feel while performing on stage?

• Nervous and unsure
  

• Confident and excited

• Bored and uninterested

• Frustrated and annoyed

  
  

Why was Rameck’s casting as Scrooge considered an "upset?"

• He had never acted before.
  

• He forgot his lines during the audition.

•  Another student was expected to get the lead role.

• He only auditioned at the last minute.