Al Capone Does My Shirts: Chapters 1–3

What is the narrator’s full name?

• Matthew Flanagan

• Moose Flanagan

• Jimmy Flanagan

• Michael Flanagan

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Moose’s family move to Alcatraz Island?

• His dad got a job as a guard and electrician there

• His dad was transferred by the army

• His mom wanted to live near the ocean

• They are hiding from the government

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What year is the story set in?

• 1925

• 1935

• 1945

• 1955

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main reason Moose’s mother wants to live near San Francisco?

• She has family there

• It’s where her favorite shopping is

• She wants Natalie to attend a special school

• She wants Moose to go to a private school

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is special about Natalie, Moose’s sister?

• She has a twin

• She is very good at sports

• She has special needs

• She is adopted

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the name of the school Natalie is supposed to attend?

• Alcatraz Prep

• The Esther P. Marinoff School

• Mission Hill Academy

• San Francisco Special Institute

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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

What is Moose’s mom passionate about?

• Reading

• Cooking

• Piano and teaching music lessons

• Gardening

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Moose feel about moving to Alcatraz?

• Excited to meet prisoners

• Indifferent

• Nervous and uncertain

• Angry and rebellious

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is Moose's dad like in the early chapters?

• Strict and distant

• Playful and silly

• Tired and hardworking

• Controlling and grumpy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Moose miss most from his old life?

• His old school

• His pet dog

• His baseball friends and playing ball

• His big bedroom

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6