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- 1. 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
- 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
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
- 4. 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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What euphemistic (kind) terms does Heartbeat want to be described in?
lean and mean
thick
muscular
wiry
- 6. 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.
- 7. 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
- 8. 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
- 9. 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.
- 10. 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.
- 11. 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.
- 12. 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.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who is the author of the short story "Heartbeat"?
Virginia Hamilton
William Shakespeare
David Yoo
Stephen Dobyns
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which type of text is "Heartbeat"?
Literary
Informational
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is Heartbeat's real name?
James
John
Michael
Dave
- 16. Multiple Choice
How old is Heartbeat in the story?
12
14
16
18
- 17. 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
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why is the party scene important to the story's plot?
At the party, Dave realizes that looking thicker isn't really important.
Dave loses his extra clothing, and his deception is revealed.
While dancing with Sarah, Dave is able to say how he feels about her.
Dave's friends finally express their appreciation of him there.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of these best sums up the conflict of the story?
Dave struggles to get the respect of his classmates.
Dave struggles to get control of his metabolism.
Dave struggles to think correctly about his body image.
Dave struggles to persuade Sarah to accept him as he is.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Does Dave care about the way others see him?
yes
no
- 21. Multiple Choice
“Everyone assumes I am a weakling because I’m so thin (I prefer “lean” and “mean” or wiry), despite being a three-sport athlete.” (lines 4-5). A direct characterization would be that Dave is thin. Based on the sentence, what is the indirect characterization of Dave?
Dave is weak.
Dave is insecure.
Dave is lean.
Dave is athletic.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Does being called Heartbeat have a positive or negative connotation?
positive
negative
- 23. Multiple Choice
Dave actually gained weight after doing more exercise, adjusting his eating, and cutting out Ping Pong.
true
false
- 24. Multiple Choice
describe David
small, skinny, depressed
angry, sad, upset
into clothes
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