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- 1. Multiple Choice
distorted
twisted out of shape
the way that someone or something looks
the answer to a problem
a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware that really does not exist
- 2. Multiple Choice
appearance
the way that someone or something looks
the answer to a problem
a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware that really does not exist
usual
- 3. Multiple Choice
illusion
a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware that really does not exist
usual
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
changing the appearance of something
- 4. Multiple Choice
nickname
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
changing the appearance of something
the way that someone or something looks
the answer to a problem
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does Dave's nickname reveal about how his classmates see him?
They think he has a lot of heart.
They think he is very fast.
They think he is very thin.
They think he has good rhythm.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which line from the story shows that Dave is obsessed with the way others see him?
"For the rest of fall, I did countless push-ups and curled free
weights until I couldn’t bend my arms."
"I did research, and started lifting heavier weights at lower reps and supplemented my meals with weight-gainer shakes, egg whites, boiled yams, and tubs of cottage cheese."
"Over Christmas break I cut out all useless movement, like Ping-Pong and staircases"
"I wanted to be thicker."
- 7. Multiple Choice
What euphemistic (kind) terms does Heartbeat want to be described in?
lean and mean
thick
muscular
wiry
- 8. Multiple Choice
How does Heartbeat’s self-image, contribute to the plot of the story?
It shows the reader that people should be themselves.
It moves the plot forward.
It shows that Heartbeat is obsessed.
It reveals the plot.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Dave's zipper breaking in the hallway is an example of how the author uses comedy to ...
show how serious Dave is about his plan.
show how much bigger Dave is.
illustrate that Dave's plan is not working.
illustrate how ridiculous Dave's actions are.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Dave tells the reader that, "I’m like a sieve—the 83 calories in a mini-Snickers bar is moot because I waste 90 chewing it". What is another word that Dave could've used to describe the calories?
pointless
considerable
definite
resolved
- 11. Multiple Choice
Dave's fear that Sarah is being sarcastic demonstrates that he is ...
still skinny.
insecure.
upset with her.
being bullied.
- 12. Multiple Choice
When Dave tells the reader, "I was futilely stuffing my face", is he saying that he ...
was disgusting
was repulsive
was eating too quickly
was unsuccessful
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why does Dave remove his layers of clothing at the party?
He wants everyone to see how much bigger he's gotten.
He's about to get in a fight.
He's too hot.
He wants to impress Sarah.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does Dave realize when he gets home from the party?
In the Spring he will look bigger.
In the Spring he won't be able to wear layers.
In the Spring everyone will know he was tricking them.
In the Spring he will have to try something else to look bigger.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What does it mean when Dave thinks, "I was still Heartbeat in everyone's eyes."
He is still their friend.
He is still scrawny.
He is still funny.
He is reliable.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What does Dave decide the morning the after the party?
To come up with a new plan.
To start eating more again.
To switch schools.
To be himself.
- 17. Multiple Choice
How could Dave's layers make him feel claustrophobic?
They make him afraid of choking.
They make him feel sick.
They make him feel trapped.
They make him afraid of passing out.
- 18. Multiple Choice
He used a _________________ tone when mocking the team's football coach.
Sarcastic
Claustrophobic
Futile
Moot
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who is the author of the short story "Heartbeat"?
Virginia Hamilton
William Shakespeare
David Yoo
Stephen Dobyns
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which type of text is "Heartbeat"?
Literary
Informational
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is Heartbeat's real name?
James
John
Michael
Dave
- 22. Multiple Choice
How old is Heartbeat in the story?
12
14
16
18
- 23. Multiple Choice
What methods does Heartbeat take to gain weight?
Changing up his diet by eating foods like egg whites and cottage cheese
Lifting heavy weights
Stopped playing Ping Pong
All of the above
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