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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does appearance mean?
the way that someone or something looks
the answer to a problem
usual or typical
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is an illusion?
a false idea; something that a person seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist
changing the appearance of something
a nickname for someone
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is a nickname?
a familiar or humorous name given to a person (can be a shortened version of a person's given name)
changing the appearance of something
the way that someone or something looks
- 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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What kind or nice terms does Heartbeat want to be described in?
lean and mean
thick
wiry
- 6. 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 how ridiculous or silly Dave's actions are.
- 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
helpful
- 8. Multiple Choice
When Dave tells the reader, "I was futilely stuffing my face", he is saying that he ...
was disgusting.
was unsuccessful.
was eating too quickly.
- 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.
- 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
When Dave thinks, "I was still Heartbeat in everyone's eyes," it means...
he is still their friend.
he is still skinny.
he is still funny.
- 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
How could Dave's layers make him feel claustrophobic?
They make him afraid of people.
They make him feel trapped.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who is the author of the short story "Heartbeat"?
Virginia Hamilton
William Shakespeare
David Yoo
Stephen Dobyns
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which type of text is "Heartbeat"?
Short Story
Informational
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is Heartbeat's real name?
James
John
Michael
Dave
- 17. Multiple Choice
How old is Heartbeat in the story?
12
14
16
18
- 18. 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
- 19. Open Ended
Write a summary of this story. You may write an objective summary (remember the five key words) or write a summary using the words, "First, then, finally."
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