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WorksheetsAct. 3.9-3.10 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 27mins
What detail from Tangerine best supports the prediction that Erik will continue to be a negative influence on others?
Arthur smiles when Erik jeeringly talks about Mike's accident.
Many people in Tangerine County have heard of Erik.
Some people in Tangerine County like Erik and others do not.
Erik laughs as he describes Joey's reaction to Mike's accident.
Which sentence from Tangerine best suggests fear is a motif in the story?
"I saw a man hanging out of the passenger window, hanging way out."
"Erik and his friends laughed about the joke, then the bus doors opened and we all filed in."
"And I could see Erik lurking behind me, in the shadows of the clock."
"I remember them all going in, leaving me staring out at that driveway."
"But I'm not complaining. I guess none of us are. We are all doing what we expected to do in Tangerine. We are all becoming big fish in this little pond."
What does the phrase "big fish in this little pond" most likely mean?
popular among close friends
greedy in an underprivileged neighborhood
important in a small community
intelligent among ignorant people
The motif of seeing and not seeing relates to Paul's parents because...
they see their sons as different people, but they love them equally.
they worry about Paul's vision and make efforts to help him see better.
their physical vision is perfect, but they are blind to Erik's negative qualities.
their expectations of how their sons behave change the more they see them.
Select all of the correct answers.
A motif is...
a recurring element or idea in a story.
similar to theme.
a vivid description.
the sequence of events that make up a story.
What conflict does Paul have with his parents?
Paul's parents have decided it's unsafe for him to play soccer.
Paul disagrees with his parents' choice about his educational opportunities.
Paul believes his parents' efforts to improve his eyesight are insufficient.
Paul's parents have blocked out what really happened to his eyesight.
Based on details in the story, what is the most likely way the conflict between Paul and Erik would be resolved at this point?
Paul would confront Erik and demand an apology.
Erik would approach Paul and admit what he did.
Erik and Paul's parents would sit them down to talk it over.
Erik and Paul's grandparents would convince them to forget the past.
FREEBIE:
What does the quote on Mrs. Parga's door say?
"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within."
"Today is going to be a really, really good day."
"With confidence, you have won before you've started."
"Wipe your paws!"
How does the motif of Paul repeatedly changing schools contribute to the development of conflict in Tangerine?
Paul resolves past issues and creates new ones at each new school based on how others view him.
New challenges at each school limit Paul's ability to meet the expectations placed on him.
Starting a new school forces Paul to form unhealthy relationships that cause him to question himself.
Paul's experience at each school teach him the value of trust and encourage him to trust others more.
Select all of the possible motifs in Tangerine.
sportsmanship
honesty
friendship
morality
