WorksheetsDon't Call Me Hero
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
In the beginning of the story, how does Rawly think about himself?
He is a smart, comic book illustrator.
He is a looser.
He is a strong, quick thinking hero.
When Rawly FIRST meets Cruz, what does he secretly wish for himself?
He could play football better than Cruz.
He was popular and had a girlfriend.
He was getting ready to graduate from h.s.
Which option describes Nevin the BEST?
Follower, athletic, muscular, quiet and withdrawn
Serious, smart, wants to be a model
Funny, unique, prankster, outgoing
Where is Rawly's brother, Jaime?
Going to college in Midway, Texas.
Working on a farm in Dallas, Texas
Ferguson State Prison Farm
What is the setting of the book?
near Dallas, Texas in modern times
California Gold rush of 1849.
New York, 1950's.
Rawly does several things to pass math. Which does NOT help him improve his math grade?
Iris teaches him math strategies before school.
Miyoko tutors him in math.
Mr. Mondragon tutors him on Satruday mornings.
What did Rawly decide about Iris?
Iris was shy, but lied too often to be friends with her.
She only liked him because she wanted to meet Nikki.
She was a kind, smart, helpful, and caring friend.
Best description of Miyoko
shy, helpful, kind, smart
beautiful, outgoing, self absorbed, mean
brave, outgoing, prankster, drama queen
What is a theme?
Something a character learns.
Series of events in a story.
A lesson from the author to the reader.
Why is Jaime not working at La Chichen Itza?
He is at college.
He is in prison.
He is working in another state.
What genre is this book?
realistic fiction
historical fiction
fantasy
What is the main conflict in this story?
Rawly needs to pass algebra class.
Rawly and Nevin's friendship is rocky.
Rawly doesn't like himself and thinks he is a looser.
Jaime wants to get out of prison.
Which is NOT part of the resolution, or ending to the story?
Jaime sends Rawly a comic book, The Hero of Winnetka Creek.
Nevin promises to never prank anyone again.
Rawly is given a key to the city at a school assembly.
Who says this? "They owe you, Rawly. The Demetrius family owes you for what you did."
Nevin Steinburg
Sid from Heroes and Villains
Mrs. Sanchez
Miyoko Elena
Who said this? "Why would someone as famous and beautiful as Nikki Demetrius want to pose with a scrawny, horse-faced loser like you?"
Iris Sanchez
Nevin Steinburg
Miyoko Elena
Mrs. Sanchez
Who tells Rawly, "...you're the only friend I have......I just wanted to get your attention. It was a dumb way of doing it, but..."
Cruz Vega
Nevin Steinburg
Iris
Miyoko Elena
Who said this? "Heroes are held to a higher standard. They're expected to be kinder, nicer to everyone."
Mrs. Sanchez
Nikki Demetrius
Sid from Heroes and Villains
Iris
A static character stays the same throughout the entire book. Which character is static?
Miyoko Elena
Rawly Sanchez
A dynamic character changes or grows. Which character has changed throughout this book?
Nevin Steinburgh
Miyoko Elena
Rawly Sanchez
Iris Solis
Who is the author of the book?
Ray Villareal
Rawly Shanchez
Jaimi Sanchez
Sid Lundi from Heroes and Villains
What character trait FLAW does Rawly have?
He envies other people's talents.
He lies too often.
He tells mean jokes and pranks.
He doesn't like being on stage.
What is a possible theme statement?
Rawly learns it is nice to be honored.
Heroes are held to a higher standard.
You can't depend on your family.
True friends will not hurt your feelings.
A dynamic character changes or grows. A static character remains the same throughout the entire book.
Is Nevin Steinburgh a dynamic or static character.
Tell class WHY.
dynamic
static
Rawly rescues Nikki. Who else does he help?
Iris
Miyoko
a stranger on the bus
a boy in the comic store
Why does Rawly get suspended from school?
Miyoko tells Mr. Hair Rawly hurt her.
He cheats on a test and gets caught.
Rawly "prints posters and fliers to sell" and hits Nevin in the nose.
Rawly yells at Mr. Hair in his office.
How does Rawly become a "Hero"?
He pulls someone out of a flooded creek.
He starts earning straight A's in all classes.
He brings in new customers into La Chichen-Itza and turns the restaurant around.
He tutors kids in reading.
When Nikki falls into a creek, what type of conflict is this?
person vs. person
person vs. self
person vs. nature
person vs. society
Why Rawly lie to Cruz Vega about the interview with Jackhammer Jones?
He didn't mean to lie.
He wanted to play football with Cruz.
He wanted Cruz to like him.
He wanted to be a TV reporter.
Why is the book called, Don't Call Me Hero?
Rawly decides he is not a true hero.
Rawly hates all the attention he gets being a "hero".
Being a hero is too hard.
Why does Nevin treat Rawly rudely and prank him with posters?
He is jealous of Rawly's new friends.
Nevin never liked Rawly.
Nevin wanted to play football with Cruz.
Nevin wants to make some extra money.
