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WorksheetsOn the Bridge
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who is the main character?
Seth
Adam
The guys in the black camaro.
What does the bridge most appropriately symbolize for Seth?
a place where he was attacked
a place where he decided to not follow peer pressure and make better decisions
a desire to be cool
fear of death
From the short story, you can infer that Seth’s primary reason for hanging out with Adam is that
Seth wants to learn to be more like Adam
Seth cannot find anyone else to spend time with
Seth thinks that Adam can fix him up with a girl he likes
Seth wants to get into trouble more often
Which of Adam’s statements is true?
'“I beat the crap out of this guy at the mall yesterday.”'
'“I’m already in enough trouble with [the cops].”'
'“I figured I could jump them if they made a move at you.”'
'“[I] Scared the crap out of [the blue Toyota driver].”'
In this portion of the story, identify the mood created for the reader:
‘"Which one of you geeks flicked that butt on my car?’ The question came from the husky guy with a black moustache and long black hair that curled behind his ears.
Seth and Adam glanced at each other. Seth was determined not to tell. He didn't believe in squealing on his friends. But suddenly he noticed that all three guys were staring at him. He quickly looked at Adam and saw why. Adam was pointing at him.”
Humorous
Suspenseful
Optimistic
Dismal
What is the main idea of this passage from the story?
“On the way to his house, Seth stopped near some garbage cans a neighbor had left at the curb for collection. He looked down at his denim jacket. The spots of blood had turned dark. If he took it home and washed it now, the stains would probably make it look pretty cool. Like a jacket that had been worn in tons of fights. Seth smirked. He took it off and threw it in the garbage can.
Seth wants to be like Adam and is happy that he was in a fight.
Seth is thrilled that his jacket now has battle scars.
Seth is nervous that the men will come after him.
Seth feels better now that he has chosen to forget about Adam.
Which moment is the climax?
“Seth smirked. He took [his jacket] off and threw it in the garbage can.”
“Seth shook his head." He didn’t believe Adam. He started to walk toward home.
“[Seth] wasn’t going to give the guy the satisfaction of seeing him lick the ashes.
“[Adam] took the butt of his cigarette between his thumb and middle finger and flicked it over the side of the bridge and down into the traffic.”
What point of view is used in this story?
first person
second person
third person
The primary conflict of the story is between
Seth and Adam
Seth and the Camaro boys
Seth and peer pressure
Seth and his family
Which quotation provides the most obvious clue that Adam is not what he seems?
“…[W]hen Adam took a drag, he seemed to hold the smoke in his mouth and then blow it out his nose. But it was probably just a different way of inhaling. Adam definitely inhaled.”
“…Adam had instructed Seth on how to feed quarters into the cigarette machine… Seth had been really nervous about getting caught, but Adam told him… If the owner came out, you’d just tell him you were picking them up for your mother.”
'“Sure, if they want to take me out, we go out. Otherwise sometimes we just hang around and make out.”
“Here’s the way to do it,” Adam said. He took the butt of his cigarette…and flicked it … down into traffic.”
Which of the following passages from “On the Bridge” contains the most vivid imagery? (Helps make a picture in your mind)
“Seth took his hands away from his mouth and saw that they were covered with bright red blood. Blood dripped down from his nose and chin onto his denim jacket, leaving slowly darkening red spots.
“Seth shook his head. He didn't believe Adam. He started to walk toward home. ‘You gonna make it okay? Adam asked.”
‘"Which one of you geeks flicked that butt on my car?’ The question came from the husky guy with a black moustache and long black hair that curled behind his ears.”
“Seth didn't know what he was talking about. He tried to raise his head, but the husky guy pushed his face closer to the windshield. Lord, he was strong.”
Refer to the following passage from “On the Bridge” before answering the question:
“Meanwhile Adam grinned at him. ‘Scared the crap out her.’
‘Maybe we ought to go,’ Seth said, suddenly worried that they were going to get into trouble. What if a cop had seen them? Or what if the woman was really mad?
‘Why?’ Adam asked.
‘She could get off and come back here."’
This interaction between characters moves the plot forward because it shows the reader that:
Adam is afraid of what the woman could do.
Seth is impressed by Adam’s trick.
Adam will likely blame Seth for any trouble they get into.
Seth does not admire everything about Adam.
Which would be the best THEME for the story?
Smoking can cause car accidents.
A boy is mislead by someone whom he thinks is his friend, only to find himself broken and bloody.
One never knows who his friends are until a moment of crisis.
Teens who do not have parental supervision often end up in trouble.
