Life on the Reservation Quiz

Who is the main character introduced in the first part of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"?

• Rowdy

• Junior

• Arnold

• Mr. P

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

What is the primary setting of the story in the first seven chapters?

• A city in Washington

• A farm in Idaho

• The Spokane Indian Reservation

• A school in Oregon

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What health issue does Junior struggle with?

• Asthma

• Seizures

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Summarize the main event that occurs in the first seven chapters.

• Junior wins a basketball game.

• Junior decides to leave the reservation school.

• Junior's family moves to a new city.

• Junior gets a new pet.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Describe the living conditions on the Spokane Indian Reservation as depicted in the book.

• Luxurious and comfortable

• Challenging with limited opportunities

• Modern and technologically advanced

• Isolated but wealthy

What motivates Junior to leave the reservation school?

• A desire for better education

• A conflict with a teacher

• His family's decision to move

• A scholarship opportunity

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Compare Junior's perspective on life on the reservation with that of his friend Rowdy.

• Both are content with their lives on the reservation.

• Junior is hopeful for change, while Rowdy is more resigned.

• Rowdy is optimistic, while Junior is pessimistic.

• Both want to leave the reservation immediately.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Identify a theme present in the first part of the book.

• The importance of wealth

• The struggle for identity

• The power of technology

• The joy of sports

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What symbol is used to represent Junior's hope for a better future?

• A basketball

• A book

• A bird

• A road

Who is Junior's best friend on the reservation?

• Gordy

• Rowdy

• Penelope

• Roger

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6