AMIGO BROTHERS Comprehension Quiz
Authored by Leah Condina
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1. How does the author's choice to shift the point of view between Antonio and Felix's thoughts and actions influence the development of the plot?
A.
It helps the reader predict the outcome of the boxing match.
B.
It allows the narrator to describe the details of their training regimen.
C.
It emphasizes their shared dream and the internal conflict each boy faces, building tension before the fight.
D.
It makes it clear that one friend is more nervous about the fight than the other.
Answer explanation
By showing the internal thoughts of both Antonio and Felix, the reader understands their similar fears and hopes, which heightens the dramatic tension leading up to the main event.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2. What is the primary way the interaction between Antonio and Felix contributes to the plot’s rising action?
A.
They decide to separate before the fight to maintain their friendship and focus on the competition.
B.
They argue about who will win the fight, creating a rivalry.
C.
They try to convince their managers to cancel the fight.
D.
They help each other train and improve their boxing skills.
Answer explanation
Their decision to separate is a crucial plot point that builds suspense and shows the seriousness of their commitment to both the fight and their friendship.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
3. The narrator states, 'They both sensed a wall rising between them.' What is the most likely connotative meaning of the phrase 'a wall rising'?
A.
They had a disagreement and were no longer friends.
B.
A figurative barrier of awkwardness and tension has developed due to their upcoming fight.
C.
They were building a physical wall to practice their punches against.
D.
They physically separated and no longer saw each other.
Answer explanation
The phrase represents the growing emotional distance and tension caused by their conflicting roles as friends and opponents.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. What does the figurative language, 'Antonio’s left hand was like a piston pumping jabs one right after another,' reveal about his boxing style?
A.
It shows that Antonio is tired and his punches are getting weaker.
B.
It highlights his quick, mechanical, and relentless delivery of punches.
C.
It suggests Antonio is a slow and deliberate fighter.
D.
It emphasizes Antonio's strength and power in his punches.
Answer explanation
The comparison to a piston accurately conveys the idea of continuous, rapid, and repetitive jabs, which is a key part of Antonio’s boxing style.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5. How does the resolution of the fight, with Antonio and Felix walking away together arm-in-arm, develop the central theme of the story?
A.
It demonstrates that the boys are not serious about boxing.
B.
It suggests that winning the fight was more important to them than their friendship.
C.
It implies that the fight was a draw.
D.
It shows that while competition is important, friendship and mutual respect are more valuable.
Answer explanation
Their decision to leave the ring together, embracing as 'amigos,' solidifies the theme that their friendship is the real victory.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6. The narrator states that when they met in the ring, it 'had always been hot and heavy.' What does this phrase reveal about their sparring sessions?
A.
The gym they trained in was very warm.
B.
They were intense, challenging, and full of powerful punches.
C.
They fought for a long period of time.
D.
They would often get angry with each other and nearly get into a real fight.
Answer explanation
The phrase 'hot and heavy' figuratively describes an intense and action-packed situation, indicating that their fights were always serious and powerful.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
7. How does Felix's choice to watch a movie and Antonio's choice to train on the rooftop contribute to the plot?
A.
It shows that they are both equally prepared for the fight, which builds suspense.
B.
It highlights their different ways of dealing with the stress of the upcoming fight.
C.
It shows that Felix is more relaxed about the fight than Antonio is.
D.
It provides a physical setting for the final battle.
Answer explanation
Their contrasting actions reveal their individual struggles and how they cope with the mental pressure of fighting a friend, contributing to the rising action.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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