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New Kid 1

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins

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1.

In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

a)

He is much smarter than all of his classmates and he finds this annoying

b)

His new friends aren’t friends with each other

c)

He does not get his way when he plays with his classmates

d)

He has a high opinion of himself that his classmates don’t agree with.

2.

In New Kid, Jordan’s conversation with his grandmother makes him feel comfortable with his friends at his new school by…

a)

Making him more sympathetic to his friends

b)

Inspiring him to find out more about his friends’ interests

c)

Stopping him from worrying about whether he and his friends are different

d)

Helping him to see how to introduce his grandfather and parents to his friends

3.

The author of New Kid reveals which city the story takes place in by including…

a)

A caption saying exactly where they live

b)

Recognizable landmarks in the drawings

c)

A note establishing the setting at the bottom of a frame

d)

Dialogue in which a character mentions city features

4.

Which statement describes a theme of New Kid?

a)

It is difficult to overcome fear.

b)

You can learn a lot from games

c)

Competition is good for friendship

d)

Making friends is an important part of growing up.

5.

What is the challenge that both Jordan and Grandpa are dealing with?

a)

Using new technology

b)

Fitting into a new place

c)

Maintaining old friendships

d)

Living up to Chuck’s expectations

6.

How does Jordan resolve the main conflict by the end of the story?

a)

He has dinner with Grandpa at a restaurant

b)

He decides to go to an art school in ninth grade

c)

He follows Gran’pa’s advice about making choices

d)

He uses his art skills to draw a solution to his trouble.

7.

Which of the following proves that the author will follow his grandfather's advice?

a)

I played soccer. It was okay. Even scored a goal. But it was freezing!”

b)

“No, it’s usually just me and Liam, or me and Drew.”

c)

But luckily, the High School of Art, Music, and Mime doesn’t start till ninth grade.”

d)

“So I decided to see if General Tso’s Chicken could get along with Pepper Steak."

8.

A New Kid, is an example of…

a)

a biography

b)

a graphic novel

c)

vocabulary

d)

folktale

9.

Who is the author of New Kid?

a)

Jerry Craft

b)

Jim Craft

c)

John Wayne

d)

Billy the Kid

10.

Jordan Banks has a talent for...

a)

singing country songs

b)

writing poetry

c)

drawing cartoons about everyday life

d)

playing football

11.

In this story Jordan experiences…

a)

discrimination

b)

illness

c)

sports injury

d)

disease

12.

Why hadn’t Grandpa been answering his phone? 

a)

He couldn’t hear it.

b)

He lost it.

c)

The company shut it off because he didn’t pay his bill

d)

He couldn’t figure out how to answer it.

13.

In "The First Day of School" which detail from paragraph 1-2 shows that John was reluctant (sad) for summer to end?

a)

"John Hawkins jabbed the bubble closest to him with his spoon..."

b)

"Thirteen bubbles floated in the milk."

c)

"She glanced meaningfully at the clock on the varnished cupboard."

d)

John isn't even a character in the story.

14.

In "The First Day of School", the main way that readers learn that today is different than other days is through what method?

a)

John's actions

b)

Audrey's dress

c)

dialogue between John and Audrey

d)

dialogue between John and his mother

15.

How does the flashback about John breaking Audrey's buggy impact the story?

a)

John feels bad for breaking Audrey's toy

b)

It tells how Audrey feels about John

c)

It reflects on John's fears of what is to come

d)

It explains why John disagrees with his mother

16.

Which conflict is at the center of "The First Day of School"?

a)

John vs. nature

b)

John vs. Audrey

c)

John vs. his fears

d)

John vs. his mother

17.

wail

v: cry, screech, howl, lament

Based on the synonyms, what does the use of the word "wail" suggest about John's feelings about the horns he hears? (look in paragraph 13 of “The First Day of School”)

a)

John is excited to hear the horns

b)

John is scared of the horns

c)

John starts crying because of the horns

d)

John is indifferent about the horns

18.

He is a talented artist who draws cartoons about daily life, and he wants to go to art school.

Which phrase correctly punctuates the above sentence?

a)

correct as is

b)

"He is a talented artist who draws cartoons about his daily life and he wants to go to art school."

c)

"He is a talented artist, who draws cartoons, about daily life and he wants to go to art school."

d)

"He, is talented artist, who draws cartoons about daily life, and he wants to go to art school."

19.

In "New Kid", what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

a)

His new friends aren’t friends with each other.

b)

His interests are different from those of his classmates.

c)

He does not get his way when he plays with his classmates.

d)

He has a high opinion of himself that his classmates don’t agree with.

20.

Which is the best reason as to why Jordan would show Gran'pa his sketchbook?

a)

Gran'pa isn't interested in Jordan's hobbies

b)

Jordan and Gran'pa are close

c)

The story is set in the past

d)

Jordan didn't show Gran'pa - Gran'pa stole it

21.

What is one theme present in, both, "New Kid" and "The First Day of School"?

a)

A student attends a brand new school

b)

The struggle of what to order at a restaurant for dinner

c)

A young person faces discrimination due to race

d)

Food is central to culture

22.

"New Kid" is set in present day, what period of time is "The First Day of School" set in?

a)

It is also set in present day

b)

It is set in the 1950's - integrating schools

c)

It is set in the 3000's

d)

It is set in 2024 with a flashback to the 1950's in the middle

23.

When a character struggles with an OUTSIDE force, it is what type of conflict?

a)

external

b)

internal

24.

When a character struggles with an INSIDE force, it is what type of conflict?

a)

internal

b)

external

25.

Theme is a message that you learn about life within a story.

a)

true

b)

false

26.

Setting is the place and time period of a story.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Collin was asked to leave the school because....

a)

took an expensive trip

b)

failed two classes

c)

got into a fight in lacrosse

d)

Posted something inappropriate on social media.

28.

In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

a)

He is much smarter than all of his classmates and he finds this annoying

b)

His new friends aren’t friends with each other

c)

He does not get his way when he plays with his classmates

d)

He has a high opinion of himself that his classmates don’t agree with.

29.

What is the challenge that both Jordan and Grandpa are dealing with?

a)

Using new technology

b)

Fitting into a new place

c)

Maintaining old friendships

d)

Living up to Chuck’s expectations

30.

Which of the following proves that the author will follow his grandfather's advice?

a)

I played soccer. It was okay. Even scored a goal. But it was freezing!”

b)

“No, it’s usually just me and Liam, or me and Drew.”

c)

But luckily, the High School of Art, Music, and Mime doesn’t start till ninth grade.”

d)

“So I decided to see if General Tso’s Chicken could get along with Pepper Steak."

31.

Jordan Banks has a talent for...

a)

singing country songs

b)

writing poetry

c)

drawing cartoons about everyday life

d)

playing football

32.

What is Grandpa trying to tell Jordan when he talks about General Tso’s chicken

and pepper steak?

a)

General Tso's chicken is better than pepper steak

b)

Drew is cooler than Liam.

c)

Liam should only eat General Tso's chicken

d)

Hanging out with Liam and Drew at the same time is okay and can be fun.

33.

What's the name of the main character?

a)

Jordan

b)

Gordan

c)

Jerome

d)

Jeremy

34.

True or False: The main character wants to go to art school.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The girl with the puppet is named...

a)

Alexis

b)

Alexandra

c)

Alexa

d)

Allison

36.

What does Ms. Rawle call Drew?

a)

Devin

b)

Darius

c)

Dean

d)

Deandre

37.

Who ended up being Drew's secret santa?

a)

Ashley

b)

Ruby Wu

c)

Andy

d)

Jordan

38.

How does Drew feel about Ms. Rawle? Why?

a)

He doesn't like her because she is always calling him by the wrong name.

b)

He doesn't like her because she gave him an F in her class.

c)

He likes her because she makes him feel welcome at school.

d)

He likes her because she brings cookies to the class.

39.

What is Liam concerned about when he invites Jordan over?

a)

He is concerned that Jordan will judge him because of his huge house.

b)

He is concerned about his sister having a crush on Jordan.

c)

He is concerned that Jordan won't like his mom's cooking.

d)

He is concerned that Jordan doesn't like video games.

40.

What holiday did Jordan's family celebrate after Christmas?

a)

Kwanzaa

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Thanksgiving

d)

They didn't celebrate anything else after Christmas.

41.

What is the name of Alex's hand puppet?

a)

Oscar

b)

Jordan

c)

Liam

d)

Alexa

42.

Why does Alex wear a hand puppet all the time?

a)

To cover up scars that she got from a burn

b)

Because she is an introvert

c)

She likes hand puppets.

d)

Her mom makes her wear it so that she can make friends easier.

43.

Why does Jordan say he needs to be a Chamaeleon when riding the bus ?

a)

there are a lot of bugs on the bus

b)

he has to change the way he looks to fit in

44.

What worries Jordan’s dad about his new school? (Chapter 1)

a)

Lack of diversity

b)

Too many students

45.

Who scored the only goal of the soccer season?

a)

Drew

b)

Jordan

c)

Liam

46.

True of False: Maury broke Liam's grandmother's lamp.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

What nick name is Maury given

a)

Oreo man

b)

Maury-o

c)

Cookies and cream

d)

Pizza face

48.

What is chapter 3 titled in The New Kid?

(a)  

49.

What did Drew call Jordan that made Ms. Rawle mad at him?

a)

Flying princess unicorn cold man

b)

Dog man

c)

Dawg

d)

Puppy

50.

Who ended up being Drew's secret santa?

a)

Ashley

b)

Ruby Wu

c)

Andy

d)

Jordan

51.

How long has Mr. Garner been teaching at RAD?

a)

1 year

b)

3 years

c)

10 years

d)

12 years

e)

14 years

52.

On a scale from 1 to 5 how would you rate The New Kid?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

53.

What does Andy call Ruby Wu?

a)

Ruby Doobie Wu

b)

Gummy bear

c)

All mighty, all powerful, Ruby Wu

d)

Rudy Duby Wu

54.

What is Jordans favorite class in RAD?

a)

Math

b)

"Lunch"

c)

Writing

d)

Bio

55.

What does Jordan call the Freshman in his "Dude pyramid"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.

Who could Jordan have REALLY done without in lunch?

a)

Ramon

b)

Andy

c)

Collin

d)

Alex

57.

What did Jordan get for his first day of secret santa?

a)

Brownies

b)

Broken Candy canes

c)

Baskett ball shaped cookies

d)

A chocolate santa

58.

What did Jordan get Ashely for the last day of secret santa?

a)

Pumpkin pie

b)

Sweet potato fries

c)

Potato cake

d)

Sweet potato pie

59.

What is your favorite B.O.B book out of these options?

a)

The New Kid

b)

Heartwood Hotel

c)

Ben Frank

d)

Saving Winslow

e)

Fry Bread, or Royal Rabbits

60.

Who is the new kid

a)

Drew

b)

Jordan

c)

Andy

d)

Liam

61.

What is Jordan most interested in?

a)

basketball

b)

soccer

c)

drawing

d)

reading

62.

Why did Jordan want to go to art school?

a)

He likes to cut and glue and he is good at it

b)

He likes to draw and he is good at it

c)

he likes to paint and he is good at it

63.

What worries Jordan's dad about his new school?

a)

Lack of diversity-

b)

Too many students

c)

Terrible lunches

64.

What are two things Jordan should do when shaking hands?

a)

Smile and wink

b)

Loose grip and look down

c)

Firm grip while making eye contact

65.

Who is coming to pick up Jordan his first day of school?

a)

The principal

b)

No one, he rides the bus

c)

Mr. Landers- the guide

66.

Why does Mr. Landers asks Liam to stay in the car and lock the door when they arrive at Jordan’s house.

a)

He is afraid Liam will run away

b)

He does not think this is a safe neighborhood.

c)

Mr. Landers always locks his car.

67.

Liam seemed super excited to see Jordan when he got in their car.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Why did Jordan hide from his friends when he got into Mr. Lander's car?

a)

He was afraid they would want to talk and make him late.

b)

He was embarrassed to be seen with Mr. Landers and Liam

69.

What is the name of Jordan's new school?

a)

River Oaks Day Academy

b)

Northwoods Middle School

c)

Riverdale Academy Day School

70.

What is the main character's name?

a)

Jackson

b)

Jordan

c)

Jaden

d)

Johnson

71.

What are Jordan's parents names?

a)

Ellice and Chuck

b)

Beyonce and Jay Z

c)

Mickey and Minnie

d)

Spongebob and Patrick

72.

What worries Jordan's dad about his new school?

a)

Lack of diversity-

b)

Too many students

c)

Terrible lunches

73.

What is the name of Jordan's school?

a)

School

b)

Washington Heights

c)

Perry MS

d)

Riverdale Academy Day School

74.

Match the students to their names:

a)

1.

Liam

b)

2.

Andy

c)

3.

Drew

d)

4.

Maury

75.

What nick name is Maury given

a)

Oreo man

b)

Maury-o

c)

Cookies and cream

d)

Pizza face

76.

Jordan ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   ​

Choose from the below words
likes
dislikes
draw
sing
77.

Where does Jordan and his friends sit at lunch?

a)

By the garbage

b)

In the library

c)

In the classroom

d)

Outside

78.

Match the following

a)

Diversity

1.

Diversidad

b)

Guide

2.

guía

c)

Metaphor

3.

metáfora

d)

Handshake

4.

apretón de manos

e)

Nerve-Wracking

5.

desesperante

79.

Match the following

a)

Loser

1.

perdedor

b)

Seating Arrangement

2.

disposición de los asientos

c)

Windy

3.

ventoso

d)

Gigantic

4.

Gigantesco

e)

Drop Someone off

5.

llevar a alguien

80.

Explain in your own words what do you understand about the story "New Kid" so far. You can write in English and Spanish. / Explica con tus propias palabras qué has entendido hasta ahora de la historia "Chico nuevo". Puedes escribir en inglés y en español.

4 lines
81.

On a scale from 1 to 5 how would you rate The New Kid? / En una escala del 1 al 5, ¿cómo calificaría a The New Kid?

1- bad

5 - best

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

82.

What is the challenge that both Jordan and Gran’pa are dealing with?

a)

using new technology

b)

fitting in to a new place

c)

maintaining old friendships

d)

living up to Chuck's expectations

83.

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.

Part A How does Jordan resolve the main conflict by the end of the story?

a)

He has dinner with Gran’pa at a restaurant.

b)

He decides to go to an art school in ninth grade.

c)

He follows Gran’pa’s advice about making choices.

d)

He uses his art skills to draw a solution to his trouble.

84.

Part B Select the excerpt that best supports the correct resolution in Part A.

a)

"I played soccer. It was okay. Even scored a goal. But it was freezing!"

b)

"No, it’s usually just me and Liam, or me and Drew."

c)

"But luckily, the High School of Art, Music, and Mime doesn’t start till ninth grade."

d)

"So I decided to see if General Tso’s Chicken could get along with Pepper Steak."

85.

Read the sentence.

As Jordan thought about his grandfather’s words, he came to see them as a metaphor meant to help him adjust.

Which phrase correctly punctuates the underlined section of the sentence?

a)

about his grandfather’s words he came to see them, as a metaphor meant to help

him adjust

b)

about his grandfather’s words, he came to see, them as a metaphor meant to help

him adjust

c)

about his grandfather’s words he came to see, them as a metaphor meant to help

him adjust

d)

correct as is

86.

In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

a)

His new friends aren’t friends with each other.

b)

His interests are different from those of his classmates.

c)

He does not get his way when he plays with his classmates.

d)

He has a high opinion of himself that his classmates don’t agree with.

87.

In New Kid, Jordan’s conversation with his grandfather makes him feel more comfortable with his friends at his new school by —

a)

making him more sympathetic to his friends

b)

inspiring him to find out more about his friends’ interests

c)

stopping him from worrying about whether he and his friends are different

d)

helping him to see how to introduce his grandfather and parents to his friends

88.

The author of New Kid reveals which city the story takes place in by including —

a)

a caption saying exactly where they live

b)

recognizable landmarks in the drawings

c)

a note establishing the setting at the bottom of a frame

d)

dialogue in which a character mentions city features

89.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A Which statement describes a theme of New Kid?

a)

It is difficult to overcome fear.

b)

You can learn a lot from games.

c)

Competition is good for friendship.

d)

Making friends is an important part of growing up.

90.

Part B Which two quotes from New Kid best support the answer to Part A?

a)

He’s black, but it took us a while to connect. (panel 23)

b)

You don’t always have to choose, kiddo. (panel 30)

c)

So I decided to see if General Tso’s chicken could get along with pepper steak. (panel 34)

d)

Jordan, grab the gold. (panel 36)

e)

Guys, I gotta go. (panel 40)

91.

What is the Words of the Wiser signpost?

a)

A character suddenly realizes something

b)

A character has a memory that interrupts the story

c)

A character receives advice from an older, wiser character

d)

A character does something unexpected

92.

How did Jordan get to school in Chapter 4 ?

a)

Mr. Landers

b)

He dad drove him

c)

The bus

93.

Why does Jordan say he needs to be a Chamaeleon when riding the bus ?

a)

there are a lot of bugs on the bus

b)

he has to change the way he looks to fit in

94.

Name 2 ways Jordan tries to fit in on the bus. What does he wear or take off during certain parts of town ?

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95.

When approaching his school on the bus, he

a)

tries to look tough and wears his hood and sunglasses.

b)

Wears his hood only and draws

c)

Tries not to look cool and says only nerdy things.

96.

Students have to try out for 1 of these 2 things. What must students choose between ( Pick 2)

a)

Sports

b)

After- school Club

c)

High School The Musical

d)

George Washington The Musical

97.

Who is Jordan's Favorite Teacher so far.

a)

Mr. Roche

b)

Mr. Garner

c)

Mrs. Smith

98.

Jordan and Maury have a lot in common.

a)

true

b)

false

99.

How is Maury different from Jordan ?

4 lines
100.

What does Jordan decide to try out for ?

a)

George Washington the Musical

b)

Football

c)

Soccer

d)

Baseball

101.

Was this quiz easy, just right, too hard ?

a)

easy

b)

just right

c)

hard

102.

While driving to RAD with Mr. Lander's and Liam, he said the kids all looked like :

a)

Happy and Alert

b)

Zombies

c)

Robots

103.

What does RAD stand for?

a)

River Allan Academy

b)

Riverdale Academy Day School

c)

Riverrun Academy Dale School

d)

RAD

104.

Jordan seems impressed by his new school?

a)

True

b)

False

105.

How did Jordan feel about speaking to the other new kid, Drew?

a)

confident

b)

excited

c)

nervous

106.

What event takes place that makes Jordan smile and think “Hallelujah”?

a)

He got checked out

b)

He met another African American student named Maury

c)

He saw a pretty girl

107.

What name does Deandre and his sidekicks, Winston and Eric call Maury

a)

Maury-o

b)

Goofy

c)

Dude

108.

What does Deandre and his sidekicks, Winston and Eric call Jordan

a)

Jordy

b)

Gordon

c)

Jorgy- Porgy

109.

Why did Liam think Jordan with like Mr. Garner his math teacher?

a)

he likes art too

b)

he is also African American

c)

He gives everyone an A

110.

Why do people think Alexandra is weird?

a)

She doesn't speak English.

b)

She only eats yellow foods.

c)

She wears a puppet on her hand & will make it talk to people.

111.

True or False: Jordan describes his first day as feeling "lost and alone".

a)

True

b)

False