Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish (Chapters 1 and 2)

What is Marcus’s main concern at the beginning of the passage?

• Making friends at school

• Avoiding homework

• Earning money from his hallway business

• Studying for his math test

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the passage suggest about Marcus's size compared to his classmates?

• He is shorter than most students

• He is much larger than other students

• He is the same size as most kids

• He is tall but very skinny

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why does Marcus run a “hallway escort” business?

• To help the school administration

• To make money by protecting students

• To make new friends

• To impress teachers

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which word best describes Marcus’s attitude about his business?

• Humble

• Nervous

• Proud

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main conflict Marcus faces at school?

• He is failing his classes

• He feels pressure to fit in

• He has to deal with bullies

• He doesn’t speak Spanish

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can the reader infer about Marcus’s feelings about his appearance?

• He is embarrassed by how tall he is

• He tries to act intimidating to hide insecurity

• He wishes he could shrink

• He enjoys being overlooked

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What effect does Marcus’s size have on his reputation at school?

• Students ignore him

• He is treated like a troublemaker

• Teachers show him extra kindness

• He becomes the class clown

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Marcus avoid getting into actual fights?

• He is afraid of being hurt

• He doesn’t want to be suspended

• He knows his size alone is enough

• He wants to keep his grades up

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the tone of the narrator in this excerpt?

• Serious and dramatic

• Humorous and sarcastic

• Formal and respectful

• Nervous and uncertain

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which detail best supports the idea that Marcus is clever?

• He walks slowly through the halls

• He sells snacks to other students

• He runs a business protecting kids from bullies

• He avoids speaking Spanish in public

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2