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Chapters 10-12 Quiz (STAAR)

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1. Another name for a gun amongst the greasers was-

A. Shorty

B. Old colt

C. Steeleye

D. Heater

2. The winner of the rumble would be determined by which gang- (p. 141)

A. Had inflicted the most damage

B. Would not run away

C. Had fewer fatalities

D. Was not caught by the police

3. Dally got a police escort because (p. 146)

A. He told the officer Ponyboy fell off his motorcycle

B. The police did not trust Dally to turn himself in

C. His mother had been in a terrible accident

D. Johnny convinced the police to help out the greasers

4. The man who gave Ponyboy a ride home after the rumble noticed-(p. 151)

A. Ponyboy from his picture in the newspaper

B. Ponyboy’s gun

C. Ponyboy was bleeding on his car seats

D. Ponyboy’s leather gang jacket

5. After Ponyboy got home from the hospital, Dally called and told them- (p. 153)

A. He had just been jumped by another gang of Socs

B. He just robbed a grocery store and was being chased by the police

C. Cherry was running away from home

D. The blue Mustang was coming to Ponyboy’s house

6. Even though Dally was running from the police-(p. 153-154)

A. The gun he raised had no bullets

B. He did not want to be caught

C. He wanted to quit being a greaser

D. The gun he used to rob the grocery store was Johnny's

7. Who visited Ponyboy while he was recovering? (p. 163)

A. Roger

B. Randy

C. Bob's parents

D. Cherry's parents

8. From paragraph 1, the reader can infer that Perry Mason shows were most likely-

A. medical dramas

B. courtroom dramas

C. soap operas

D. reality-based crime programs

9. The judge does not question Ponyboy about the murder because- (p. 167-168)

A. the doctor had told him Ponyboy was confused

B. the Socs had convinced him that the killing was self-defense

C. he is satisfied with Ponyboy's answers about his school and home life

D. he does not want to embarrass Ponyboy in from of Cherry and the other Socs

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10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. Ponyboy's schoolwork begins to slip, but Darry helps him maintain a good grade in math

B. Ponyboy's friends tease him about his absent-mindedness, but Darry helps him keep some of his grades

C. People often become confused and have difficulties after going through traumatic events

D. After the trial, Ponyboy becomes absent-minded, and his schoolwork suffers

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11. Read the dictionary entry Below. Which definition best matches the meaning of the word "washed out" as it is used in Paragraph 3?
WASH- v. (wash out) 1. to remove by washing. 2. to be worn away by moving water. 3. to be eliminated as unsatisfactory 4. to become pale and weak

A. Definition 1

B. Definition 2

C. Definition 3

D. Definition 4

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12. Ponyboy's thoughts in paragraph 11 are ironic because he-

A. has probably never been to a zoo in his life

B. does not realize how easy this assignment will be

C. has had many experiences that would be interesting to write about

D. fails to appreciate how generous his teacher is being

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13. In paragraph 24, Two-Bit's voice is most likely "relieved" because Two-Bit-

A. had been worried about someone getting a flat tire

B. realizes that Ponyboy has not changed after all

C. had feared that he would have to pick up the glass himself

D. sees that Ponyboy's absent-minded behavior is lessening

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14. Which of these best summarizes the selection?

A. Ponyboy's hearing turns out differently than he had expected, and afterwards he experiences absent-mindedness. When his teacher offers him an alternative assignment, he mistakenly believes he has to write about a trip to the zoo. In a confrontation with the Socs, Ponyboy shows that he has been hardened by the experience of Bob's murder.

B. After Ponyboy is acquitted of murder, he tries to return to his normal routine, but his grades slip and his friends make fun of him. With the exception of his English teacher, who offers him extra credit, Ponyboy's teachers treat him unkindly. The Socs become afraid when Ponyboy threatens them with a broken soda bottle, and Two-Bit realizes that Ponyboy has grown up.

C. After talking to Ponyboy's doctor, the judge declines to ask Ponyboy any questions. When Ponyboy's grades begin to slip, Darry is able to help him pass math, and his English teacher tries to help him pass English. The encounter with the Socs shows Ponyboy that the rivalry between the two groups will never end.

D. After appearing in court, where he is acquitted of murder, Ponyboy experiences problems with absent-mindedness. When his grades suffer, his English teacher offers him a writing assignment to help him pass. With a broken soda bottle, Ponyboy stands up to a group of Socs who confront him about Bob's murder, but then he conscientiously picks up the broken glass revealing that he hasn't changed too much.

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Chapters 10-12 Quiz (STAAR)

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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