We Beat the Street Chapters 8 and 9
Authored by Laura Dachenbach
English
12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
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