Diamond's Choices and Relationships

The transcript follows Diamond and Free, two friends discussing the concept of poverty. Free feels poor because he can't afford a video game, but Diamond explains that true poverty is more severe. At school, Mrs. Cordell announces a poetry contest with a $100 prize, sparking excitement among students. Free is eager to participate, while Diamond prefers math contests. The transcript ends with a humorous note exchange between Diamond and Free.

What is the main concern of Free at the beginning of the story?

• Losing his best friend

• Not being able to afford things

• Failing in school

• Moving to a new city

According to Diamond, what does being poor mean?

• Not having a job

• Not having the latest gadgets

• Having no clothes, food, or shelter

• Not being able to travel

What advice does Diamond give to Free about achieving his desires?

• To borrow from friends

• To ask his parents for more money

• To focus on his education

• To save his pocket money

How does Diamond respond to Free's playful punch?

• She tells the teacher

• She punches him back

• She laughs it off

• She ignores it

What is the prize for the poetry contest announced by Mrs. Cordell?

• A book voucher

• A school trophy

• A $100 check

• A new video game

Why does Diamond decide not to participate in the poetry contest?

• She prefers math contests

• She didn't hear about it

• She dislikes poetry

• She is too busy

Who is Dearis Dancer in the story?

• Diamond's sister

• A quiet classmate

• Free's cousin

• A teacher

What does Charlie do to distract Diamond during class?

• He throws a paper ball

• He calls her name loudly

• He passes her a note

• He makes funny faces

How does Diamond react to the note from Charlie?

• She ignores it

• She laughs and writes back

• She shows it to the teacher

• She gets angry