The Ruiz Street Kids

Why did Joe's brothers think David was stealing bikes?

• Because David always wore dirty clothes

• Because he rode a different bike each time they saw him

• Because he lived far away

• Because he yelled at them every day

How did the narrator first describe David’s physical appearance?

• Skinny with long hair and glasses

• Tall with blue eyes and freckles

• Short hair, thick lips, broad shoulders, and a skinny body

• Curly hair, dark eyes, and athletic build

Why did Mike stop Tina from giving David sweet bread?

• He wanted to keep all the food for himself

• He didn’t think David looked hungry

• David was crying and it made Mike uncomfortable

• Their mom told them not to share

What happened when Joe kicked David?

• David ran away crying

• David laughed and ignored it

• Joe fell and hurt his hands on stickers

• David punched Joe in the face

Why did the children draw crosses on the bread?

• To bless it so it could be shared with David

• To make it look more beautiful

• To make it okay to eat after it fell on the ground

• To play a game that Tina invented

How did Mom react when she found out what happened with David?

• She punished Joe for kicking

• She said they should have given David some bread

• She was proud of Mike for protecting Tina

• She called the police

What was Joe’s reaction when he saw the new boy for the first time?

• He ran inside to tell Tina

• He yelled at him from the porch

• He hoped the boy could become his friend

• He ignored him completely

What made Joe curious or confused about the new boy at the end?

• He didn’t understand what language the boy was speaking

• He was wearing the same clothes as David

• He had a broken bike

• He looked much older than Joe