Unit 1, Cluster 2 Quiz

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A career means a person's________.

life work

favorite hobby

free time

secret hope

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Comedian means a person who_________.

write books

cuts people's hair

sells groceries

makes people laugh

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To give consent means to give ________________.

permission

help

money

control

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If a person is an engineer, it means the person plans how to ______________.

design dresses

build things

manage money

plant gardens

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If something is an obstacle, it means that it ___________________

makes you happy

stands in your way

gives you confidence

disappears quickly

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A project means a ___________.

business

plan

product

task

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To react means to _____________

receive

repeat

respond

remind

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If a person is stubborn, it means the person has a _____________

great mind

strong will

nice style

deep voice

Use the story to answer questions # 9-15.

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Bebe would like to work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Mama Lil thinks it is a job for men. What does this show about Mama Lil?

She does not like to work hard

She is more clever than her granddaughter

She does not want Bebe to get a job

She has strong ideas about women's work

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Each of these sentences is a dialogue that Mama Lil says. Which one shows how Mama Lil feels about Bebe?

"I'm enjoying my cig, Bebe," she said.

"Bebe, that bridge is lucky to have you," she said.

"Sit, Bebe, your ham's ready," she said.

"Bebe, I'm an old woman."

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In what way are Bebe and Mama Lil alike?

They both have big dreams.

They both have strong opinions.

They both think men should do bridge work.

They both wear the same kinds of clothes.

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Which of these is true about Mama Lil and Bebe?

They do not trust each other but pretend they do.

They stay together only because they are family.

They disagree often but still love each other.

They act like sisters but really want to live apart.

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What is Bebe's biggest dream?

to become an engineer

to work in Rimley's Beauty Parlor

to draw pictures of famous bridges

to by a house for Mama Lil

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Why does Mama Lil finally allow Bebe to take the job repairing the bridge?

Mama Lil thinks Bee will quit when she realizes how hard it is.

The bridge job pays more money than the beauty parlor.

Mama Lil realizes Bebe should follow her dream.

Bebe will leave home if Mama Lil says no.

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Read these sentences from the passage.
"Truth be told, Mama Lil was scared of something she didn't know. She hardly ever left our neighborhood in Brooklyn. To her, the Brooklyn Bridge was a mystery."

These sentences show that Mama Lil is curious about things she doesn't know.

These sentences show that Mama Lil is scared of things she doesn't know.

All of the above.

These sentences show that Mama Lil is excited about things she doesn't know.

Use the story below to answer questions # 16-22.

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For the text to be called a memoir, it must be

about family life.

short and funny.

hard to believe.

personal and true.

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A memoir is like a short story because it has

a plot.

lots of characters.

lots of details.

a surprise ending.

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Which is a clue that "The Right Words at the Right Time" is a memoir?

It talks about the author's clothing.

It describes an event in the author's life.

It includes jokes.

It has a happy ending.

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Read these sentences from the memoir.
"I totally changed. I hung out with the gangsters. Cut class."
Why did Leguizamo change in this way?

His teacher gave him bad advice.

He wanted people at school to like him.

He wanted more attention from his parents.

He was embarrassed about being funny.

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Leguizamo tried to make people like him by being

funny.

friendly.

helpful.

smart.

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What were "The Right Words at the Right Time" for Leguizamo?

a joke Leguizamo told in school

the comment Leguizamo's mother made about his shoes

and award speech Leguizamo made

Mr. Zufa's suggestion that Leguizamo could become a comedian

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Read these sentences from the passage.
"I didn't talk back to Mr. Zufa like I usually would have. I was quiet. I probably said something like, "Yeah, cool, man," but for the rest of the day, I couldn't get what he said out of my head."
What do these sentences tell you about Leguizamo? Include specific words or phrases from the text to support your answer.

These sentences tells me Leguizamo is someone who doesn't care.

These sentences tells me Leguizamo is someone who likes to be quiet.

These sentences tells me Leguizamo is someone who really cared about what Mr. Zufa said.

All of the above

Unit 1, Cluster 2 Quiz

A career means a person's________.

Comedian means a person who_________.

To give consent means to give ________________.

If a person is an engineer, it means the person plans how to ______________.

If something is an obstacle, it means that it ___________________

A project means a ___________.

To react means to _____________

If a person is stubborn, it means the person has a _____________

Bebe would like to work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Mama Lil thinks it is a job for men. What does this show about Mama Lil?

Each of these sentences is a dialogue that Mama Lil says. Which one shows how Mama Lil feels about Bebe?

In what way are Bebe and Mama Lil alike?

Which of these is true about Mama Lil and Bebe?

What is Bebe's biggest dream?

Why does Mama Lil finally allow Bebe to take the job repairing the bridge?

Read these sentences from the passage."Truth be told, Mama Lil was scared of something she didn't know. She hardly ever left our neighborhood in Brooklyn. To her, the Brooklyn Bridge was a mystery."

For the text to be called a memoir, it must be

A memoir is like a short story because it has

Which is a clue that "The Right Words at the Right Time" is a memoir?

Read these sentences from the memoir."I totally changed. I hung out with the gangsters. Cut class."Why did Leguizamo change in this way?

Leguizamo tried to make people like him by being

What were "The Right Words at the Right Time" for Leguizamo?

A career means a person's________.

Comedian means a person who_________.

To give consent means to give ________________.

If a person is an engineer, it means the person plans how to ______________.

If something is an obstacle, it means that it ___________________

A project means a ___________.

To react means to _____________

If a person is stubborn, it means the person has a _____________

Bebe would like to work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Mama Lil thinks it is a job for men. What does this show about Mama Lil?

Each of these sentences is a dialogue that Mama Lil says. Which one shows how Mama Lil feels about Bebe?

In what way are Bebe and Mama Lil alike?

Which of these is true about Mama Lil and Bebe?

What is Bebe's biggest dream?

Why does Mama Lil finally allow Bebe to take the job repairing the bridge?

Read these sentences from the passage."Truth be told, Mama Lil was scared of something she didn't know. She hardly ever left our neighborhood in Brooklyn. To her, the Brooklyn Bridge was a mystery."

For the text to be called a memoir, it must be

A memoir is like a short story because it has

Which is a clue that "The Right Words at the Right Time" is a memoir?

Read these sentences from the memoir."I totally changed. I hung out with the gangsters. Cut class."Why did Leguizamo change in this way?

Leguizamo tried to make people like him by being

What were "The Right Words at the Right Time" for Leguizamo?

Read these sentences from the passage.
"Truth be told, Mama Lil was scared of something she didn't know. She hardly ever left our neighborhood in Brooklyn. To her, the Brooklyn Bridge was a mystery."

Read these sentences from the memoir.
"I totally changed. I hung out with the gangsters. Cut class."
Why did Leguizamo change in this way?

Read these sentences from the passage.
"Truth be told, Mama Lil was scared of something she didn't know. She hardly ever left our neighborhood in Brooklyn. To her, the Brooklyn Bridge was a mystery."

Read these sentences from the memoir.
"I totally changed. I hung out with the gangsters. Cut class."
Why did Leguizamo change in this way?