WorksheetsLearning the Game
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which word best explains how Panchito felt about school ending for the summer?
excited
gloomy
indifferent (he didn't care)
nervous
Which two words best describe Carlos' personality?
bossy
patient
generous
spiteful
Which TWO details about Gabriel do NOT belong?
believes in following leaders blindly
sharecropper from Mexico
easily overpowered by others
committed to his beliefs
Which word means to pay attention and focus?
swaggered
courage
concentrate
dignity
The resolution of the story occurs when...
Panchito refuses to play kick-the-can unless Manuelito can play
Papa tells Panchito Gabriel did what he had to do
Gabriel tells Diaz he will not pull the plow
Carlos lets Ruben play guard
If the story were told from Carlos' point of view, the reader would most likely understand why...
he decided to listen to Panchito
he wanted Trampita to be guard
he liked to play kick-the-can
he lived in the neighborhood
Which word is a synonym of dignity?
insignificance
self-respect
dishonor
significance
Which sentence from the story is an example of figurative language?
After a while, I managed to tune out what they were saying and only heard faint voices coming from different parts of the room.
His face was weather beaten.
Screaming with joy, Manuelito and my brothers jumped up and down like grasshoppers.
His face was flushed with rage.
Which word means to walk in a bold, proud way?
dignity
stroll
concentrate
swaggered
Which sentence best matches the theme of the story?
Standing up for what is right is always worth it.
Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do.
People can change over time.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Diaz and Carlos both -
are part of the same family
use their power to treat others poorly
need help leading others
ask for help when they need it
With which two statements would Papa most likely agree?
What goes around, comes around.
Standing up for what is right can be hard, but it is worth it.
It is important to always work hard.
Being kind is the most important value a person can have.
Which detail BEST shows why Learning the Game is an example of realistic fiction?
the author lives in California
the story is made up
the characters and their actions are reasonable
it includes true events
Panchito no longer playing kick-the-can is a symbol of -
old friendships
lost opportunities
past adventures
growing up
How did Panchito stand up for Manuelito and get Carlos to let him play?
He threatened to push him.
He said he wouldn't play if Manuelito couldn't play.
He said he would tell his parents.
He said he would tell his boss and get him fired.
