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- 1. Multiple ChoiceJose notices that Arnie is wearing a new...jacketsweatergold chainpair of high-tops
- 2. Multiple ChoiceJose agrees to a _____ split.forty-sixtyfifty-fiftyseventy-thirtytwenty-ninety
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen Mr. Clemens gets hurt, Jose calls...911Arniehis fatherMrs. Clemens
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich definition of the word compensate best fits its meaning in the following sentence? "We know that you're going to compensate only one of us."make amendscounterbalancegive payment tocover up for shortcomings.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen the firemen come, Arnie tries to ...display his business senseblame Jose for the accidentposition himself as the herogive Jose the credit for saving Mr. Clemens
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following in the central topic from which a theme to this story can best be developed?the value of workthe bond between cousinscaring for a swimming pooldeveloping business contacts
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOne similarity between Jose and Arnie is their...view of themselvesdesire to make moneyapproach to customerswillingness to work hard
- 8. Multiple ChoiceArnie is trying to ...use Joseteach Josebefriend Joseintimidate Jose
- 9. Multiple ChoiceJose considers his father to be ...worthy of pityliving in the pasta fine role modelthe luckiest man alive
- 10. Multiple ChoiceJose helps Mr. Clemens because he ...is hoping for a rewardbelieves it is the right thing to dodoes not want to get blamed for Mr. Clemens's accidentwants to prove that he and Arnie are trustworthy
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences is NOT consistent with Jose's beliefs?A smart worker knows how to cut corners.There is honor in hard work.It is important to take pride in your work.There is no shame in doing physical labor
- 12. Multiple ChoiceJose believes that actions...are often deceivingspeak louder than wordsare no match for wisdomdon't reveal a person's character
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe passage shows that Jose's mother believes ...the future is brightyou should enjoy your jobpoor people cannot afford dignityyou do what you have to do to survive.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct meaning for the word "lush"?Juicydeliciousluxuriantarid
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich word is a synonym for the word "business"?compensatelatteragencylush
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich pair of words best describes the conflict in this story?youth vs. old agefuture vs. the pastresponsibility vs. selfishnesscoldness vs. friendliness
- 17. Multiple ChoiceJose's opinion of Arnie is primarily based on ...Mr. Clemen's reactionComments neighbors have madeHis parents' comments about Arnie's familyPersonal experience and direct observation
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the telephone pole represent in this story?electricitycrisis managementhard workprogress
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe passage is written from what point of view?First personThird person limitedThird person omniscientSecond person
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