The Power of Words Quiz_Bluebonnet Unit 1 Lesson 2

What job did Tomás Rivera's family have?

• They were teachers and professors.

• They worked as college administrators.

• They were migrant workers on farms.

• They owned a bookstore in Texas.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why wasn't Tomás excited for summer break?

• He didn't like to play with his friends.

• He would have to work long hours in the sun.

• He had to go to summer school.

• He had to move to a new town.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What was Alfonso's nickname, and why did he have it?

• His nickname was 'Brother' because he was kind to everyone.

• His nickname was 'Red' because he had red hair.

• His nickname was 'Happy' because he was always smiling.

• His nickname was 'Sabio' because he always carried a stack of books.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How did Alfonso try to make Tomás feel better?

• He gave him some money to buy a new book.

• He made fun of Tomás for being sad.

• He told Tomás to think about the good things and gave him a book.

• He offered to stay in Crystal City with Tomás.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

In the story, what does the word 'exuberant' mean?

• They were sad and unhappy.

• They were sleepy and tired.

• They were happy and full of energy.

• They were angry and mad.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What did Tomás feel about summer break before talking to Alfonso?

• Anticipation

• Joy

• Dread

• Boredom

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

Where was Tomás sitting when Alfonso found him?

• On a swing set at a park.

• On the brick steps in front of the school.

• In a field where he was working.

• At his home in Texas.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Why did Alfonso think a book would help Tomás?

• He thought the book would teach him how to work faster.

• He knew Tomás loved to read and it could be a 'refuge' from the hard work.

• He thought the book would help them get a job.

• He thought the book was a fun toy to play with.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main message of this story?

• It is not fun to be a migrant worker.

• That reading books can help you become an author.

• How books and words can change how you feel about a difficult situation.

• That it is important to have a friend.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

When did Tomás's family travel north to the Midwest?

• Every winter.

• Every spring.

• Every summer.

• Every month.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2