"Heartbeat" by David Yoo | 1.5K plays

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Multiple Choice

2 mins

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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

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Multiple Choice

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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

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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

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Multiple Choice

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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

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Multiple Choice

5 mins

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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.

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Multiple Choice

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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."

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Multiple Select

5 mins

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What euphemistic (kind) terms does Heartbeat want to be described in?

lean and mean

thick

muscular

wiry

8.

Multiple Choice

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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.

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Multiple Choice

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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.

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Multiple Choice

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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

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Multiple Choice

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Dave's fear that Sarah is being sarcastic demonstrates that he is ...

still skinny.

insecure.

upset with her.

being bullied.

12.

Multiple Choice

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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

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Multiple Choice

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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.

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Multiple Select

5 mins

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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

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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

5 mins

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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.

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Multiple Choice

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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

15 mins

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He used a _________________ tone when mocking the team's football coach.

Sarcastic

Claustrophobic

Futile

Moot

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Multiple Choice

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Who is the author of the short story "Heartbeat"?

Virginia Hamilton

William Shakespeare

David Yoo

Stephen Dobyns

20.

Multiple Choice

10 sec

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Which type of text is "Heartbeat"?

Literary

Informational

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Multiple Choice

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What is Heartbeat's real name?

James

John

Michael

Dave

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Multiple Choice

20 sec

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How old is Heartbeat in the story?

12

14

16

18

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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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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