Baseball in April (Gary Soto)

How does Jesse feel about Michael's athletic abilities?

• He is jealous of Michael

• He thinks he is better than Michael

• He wants Michael to fail

• He thinks Michael will not make the little league team

Why does Michael quit the baseball team?

• He finds a girlfriend

• He is no longer interested in sports

• He dislikes the coach

• He does not want to be on the same team as his brother

Please reread the following section from the story: "Manuel was middle-aged, patient, and fatherly. He bent down on his haunches to talk to the kids, spoke softly, and listened to what they had to say. He cooed "Good" when they made catches, even routine ones." (pg. 18)

What does the word "coo" mean?

• To speak in a loud, booming voice

• To speak in a soft, gentle voice

• To speak in a silly voice

• To speak in a boring voice

What are the names of the two brothers in the story?

• Martin and Jesse

• Martin and Jacob

• Michael and Jesse

• Michael and Jacob

"By Friday, when it was clear the call would never come, they went outside to the front yard to play catch and practice bunting."

What can be inferred from this sentence?

• The boys should wait longer for the phone call

• The boys' phone is broken

• The boys should give up playing baseball

• The boys did not make the little league team

Who is the older brother?

• Michael

• Jesse

What is the name of the team Michael and Jesse end up joining?

• The Red Caps

• The Panthers

• The Penguins

• The Hobos

How does Jesse feel when he doesn't show up for practice?

• Relieved

• Guilty

• Excited

• Scared

Do Michael and Jesse make the little league team?

• Both boys make the team

• Both boys do not make the team

• Michael makes the team, but Jesse does not

• Jesse makes the team, but Michael does not

How do Michael and Jesse find out about the baseball team that practices at the park?

• An announcement at school

• Their parents

• A flyer

• A friend