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Amigo Brothers Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"He received a barrage of punches in the boxing ring." In this sentence, barrage most likely means...

a)

a rapid, heavy attack

b)

a continuous stream

c)

quick movement

d)

punches

2.

"The report shows the devastating effects of the hurricane." In this sentence, devastating most likely means...

a)

causing great sadness

b)

very effective in causing pain or destruction

c)

very effective in causing great illnesses

d)

a powerful windstorm

3.

"She pensively considered his offer to buy her favorite book." In this sentence, pensively most likely means...

a)

eagerly

b)

realistically

c)

thoughtfully

d)

confusedly

4.

"A torrent of water washed away the little village." In this sentence, torrent most likely means...

a)

a small current

b)

a violent, rushing stream

c)

large, rippling movements

d)

reflection

5.

"He can't stand her perpetual complaining." In this sentence, perpetual most likely means...

a)

remarkable

b)

annoying

c)

contagious

d)

continual, unending

6.

"We were surprised at their unbridled excitement." In this sentence, unbridled most likely means...

a)

lacking restraint or control

b)

overwhelming

c)

extremely loud

7.

"They worked hard to dispel my worries." In this sentence, dispel most likely means...

a)

to make worse

b)

to get rid of

c)

to add to something

8.

"The courtroom was full of bedlam and disorder when the defendant plead not guilty." In this sentence, bedlam most likely means...

a)

great distaste

b)

extreme happiness

c)

a noisy confusion

d)

quiet sadness

9.

"His arms began to flail as he lost his balance." In this sentence, flail most likely means...

a)

to stretch out

b)

to wave wildly

c)

to get weak

10.

"I couldn't understand until she explained with great clarity." In this sentence, clarity most likely means...

a)

confusion

b)

clearness

c)

loudness

d)

expectations

11.
In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must --
a)
think of his best friend as a stranger
b)
force himself to hate the other
c)
never see the other boy again
d)
beat the other boy to a pulp
12.
The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is
a)
how to end their friendship so they can fight each other
b)
how to pursue their own goals without hurting their friend
c)
how to avoid shame if they lose the fight
d)
how to explain the fight to their friends
13.
The external conflict is resolved when Antonio and Felix ---
a)
leave the ring together
b)
decide not to fight each other
c)
begin the fight
d)
watch The Champion together
14.
Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?
a)
They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers
b)
Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro style
c)
Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming the lightweight champion of the world
d)
Whenever they had met in the ring for sparring sessions, it had always been hot and heavy
15.
Antonio and Felix have of collection of Fight magazines and scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings and tickets from boxing matches. What do these details show about the boys?
a)
They spend too much money on magazines.
b)
They should invest in new scrapbooks.
c)
They are extremely interested in boxing.
d)
They are the very best of friends.
16.
Antonio wants to win the fight but doesn't want to hurt Felix. What kind of conflict is this?
a)
Individual vs. Society
b)
Individual vs. Individual
c)
Individual vs. Nature
d)
Individual vs. Self
17.
What is the dream that Antonio and Felix share?
a)
To win lots of money
b)
To become famous boxers
c)
To become the lightweight champion of the world
d)
They do not have the same dream
18.
What is the possible theme of this story?
a)
Friends must work hard to compete and maintain their friendship
b)
Slow and steady wins the race
c)
Not everything is always what they seem
d)
Don't judge a book by its cover
19.
1. “Amigo Brothers” is written from what perspective?
a)
first-person
b)
second-person
c)
third-person
20.
4. Both fighters wanted to get “psyched” for the fight.  What does it mean to get “psyched”?
a)
get physically ready
b)
get mentally ready
c)
read a book
d)
predict the future
21.
8. What do Antonio and Felix discover they value as much as winning?
a)
They value health.
b)
They value friendship.
c)
They value a good night sleep
d)
They value wealth.
22.
11. The central conflict in this story is:
a)

that Antonio and Felix argue about who is the better athlete.
b)
that Antonio and Felix must fight. each other in an important boxing match.
c)

that Antonio and Felix are not friends.
d)
that Antonio and Felix stop talking to each other.
23.
12. Both Antonio and Felix think about ways to avoid hurting each other in the boxing ring.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Which is one way that Felix and Antonio contrast with each other?
a)
Felix always trains harder than Antonio.
b)
Antonio is almost two years older than Felix.
c)
Felix has won more fights than Antonio. 
d)
Antonio has a different style of fighting than Felix. 
25.
Felix and Antonio are similar because they both 
a)
are Puerto Rican
b)
train in the Bronx
c)
are the same height
d)
ignore boxing history
26.
Which detail helps you figure out the theme of the story?
a)
The boys train hard for the boxing match.
b)
Both boys dream of winning the championship. 
c)
The crowd gets very excited when the boys box. 
d)
The boys leave the ring before the winner is announced. 
27.
The message of the story that the writer wants readers to understand is that
a)
training is essential to winning
b)
boxing is a fiercely competitive sport.
c)
friendship matters more than winning.
d)
everyone can achieve their goals
28.
Which statement reveals a difference between Felix and Antonio?
a)
They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers
b)
Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his hair in a natural Afro style
c)
Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming the lightweight champion of the world
d)
Whenever they had met in the ring for sparring sessions, it had always been hot and heavy
29.
What is the setting of the story?
a)
New York, 1970s
b)
Current Day, New York
c)
Chicago, 1970s
d)
There is no setting
30.

Antonio and Felix continue to fight after the final bell because:

a)

They are angry with each other

b)

Each wants the other to give up

c)

Only a knockout will satisfy them

d)

They are totally absorbed in the fight

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