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Learning the Game

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word best explains how Panchito felt about school ending for the summer?

a)

excited

b)

gloomy

c)

indifferent (he didn't care)

d)

nervous

2.

Which two words best describe Carlos' personality?

a)

bossy

b)

patient

c)

generous

d)

spiteful

3.

Which TWO details about Gabriel do NOT belong?

a)

believes in following leaders blindly

b)

sharecropper from Mexico

c)

easily overpowered by others

d)

committed to his beliefs

4.

Which word means to pay attention and focus?

a)

swaggered

b)

courage

c)

concentrate

d)

dignity

5.

The resolution of the story occurs when...

a)

Panchito refuses to play kick-the-can unless Manuelito can play

b)

Papa tells Panchito Gabriel did what he had to do

c)

Gabriel tells Diaz he will not pull the plow

d)

Carlos lets Ruben play guard

6.

If the story were told from Carlos' point of view, the reader would most likely understand why...

a)

he decided to listen to Panchito

b)

he wanted Trampita to be guard

c)

he liked to play kick-the-can

d)

he lived in the neighborhood

7.

Which word is a synonym of dignity?

a)

insignificance

b)

self-respect

c)

dishonor

d)

significance

8.

Which sentence from the story is an example of figurative language?

a)

After a while, I managed to tune out what they were saying and only heard faint voices coming from different parts of the room.

b)

His face was weather beaten.

c)

Screaming with joy, Manuelito and my brothers jumped up and down like grasshoppers.

d)

His face was flushed with rage.

9.

Which word means to walk in a bold, proud way?

a)

dignity

b)

stroll

c)

concentrate

d)

swaggered

10.

Which sentence best matches the theme of the story?

a)

Standing up for what is right is always worth it.

b)

Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do.

c)

People can change over time.

d)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

11.

Diaz and Carlos both -

a)

are part of the same family

b)

use their power to treat others poorly

c)

need help leading others

d)

ask for help when they need it

12.

With which two statements would Papa most likely agree?

a)

What goes around, comes around.

b)

Standing up for what is right can be hard, but it is worth it.

c)

It is important to always work hard.

d)

Being kind is the most important value a person can have.

13.

Which detail BEST shows why Learning the Game is an example of realistic fiction?

a)

the author lives in California

b)

the story is made up

c)

the characters and their actions are reasonable

d)

it includes true events

14.

Panchito no longer playing kick-the-can is a symbol of -

a)

old friendships

b)

lost opportunities

c)

past adventures

d)

growing up

15.

How did Panchito stand up for Manuelito and get Carlos to let him play?

a)

He threatened to push him.

b)

He said he wouldn't play if Manuelito couldn't play.

c)

He said he would tell his parents.

d)

He said he would tell his boss and get him fired.