from Barrio Boy

What does Ernesto’s reaction to Miss Hopley’s height suggest about his character? (7.7B - Characterization)

• He is naturally skeptical of adults.

• He is easily intimidated by authority figures.

• He observes details carefully before forming an opinion.

• He prefers to avoid interactions with new people.

How does Ernesto initially feel about attending Lincoln School?

• He is excited and eager to start learning English.

• He is uncertain and cautious about the new environment.

• He is confident because he already knows how school works.

• He is uninterested in learning because he misses Mazatlán.

Which of the following best describes Miss Ryan’s teaching style? (7.7B - Characterization)

• Encouraging and supportive

• Demanding and impatient

• Strict and unapproachable

• Distant but knowledgeable

What does the phrase “Loosened me from the safe anchorage of the desks” suggest about Miss Ryan’s teaching?

• She encouraged students to participate and engage in learning.

• She forced students to leave their seats against their will.

• She created a strict and fearful classroom environment.

• She prevented students from using their own learning methods.

How does Ernesto’s perception of Miss Ryan change over time?

• He realizes she is strict but fair.

• He starts to admire and trust her.

• He becomes more afraid of her.

• He decides to ignore her teachings.

How does Lincoln School foster a welcoming environment for students from different backgrounds?

• By allowing students to share stories from their home countries

• By enforcing strict English-only policies

• By calling students by their given names

• By punishing students for speaking their native languages

What emotions does Ernesto likely feel when Miss Ryan praises his pronunciation of “butterfly”?

• Pride in his accomplishment

• Frustration at his slow progress

• Embarrassment in front of the class

• Motivation to continue learning

The author describes Miss Hopley as “soaring” when she stands up, making her seem larger than life. This is an example of ________ characterization because the author directly tells us how she appears.

• direct

• indirect

• implied

• symbolic

When Ernesto describes Miss Ryan crouching next to him and patiently helping him read, the reader can infer that she is caring and dedicated. This is an example of ________ characterization because it shows her personality through her actions.

• indirect

• direct

• flat

• stereotypical

What sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Lincoln School valued diversity? (7.6C - Use Text Evidence)

• No one was ever scolded or punished for speaking in his native tongue on the playground.

• The principal half turned in the swivel chair to look at us over the pinch glasses.

• Miss Ryan ignored my attempts to tell her how we said it in Spanish.

• My mother and I walked south on Fifth Street one morning to the corner of Q Street.