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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the main reason that Manuel volunteers for the talent show?He wants to be a pop singerHe wants to impress his teachers"La Bamba" is his favorite songHe was applause and attention
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe most likely reason Manuel doesn't tell his parents what he's going to do in the talent show is -he's worried that they won't approvehe wants to surprise themif he tells them, they won't comehe promised his teacher he won't tell anyone
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow does Manuel feel before he goes on stage?Sleepy and too tired to singUpset that he lost his recordCompletely confidentFull of fear about preforming
- 4. Multiple ChoiceManuel sees all of the following while he is onstage except-his parents beaming up at himhis brother Mario playing with a frienda baby sitting in the aisle and sucking her thumbsome kids going to the water fountain for a drink
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen the record gets stuck, Manuel -freezes in shock and horrorsings the same line over and overstomps off the stage in disgustglares at his brother
- 6. Multiple ChoiceManuel realizes that his record probably got scratched when-the karate students stepped on it by mistakehis brother Mario was looking at itit dropped onto the cafeteria floorhis toothbrush accidentally fell on it
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAfter he preforms, Manuel doesn't realize first that -Mr. Royal is really angry at himeveryone is feeling sorry for himmost of the audience loved his acthe truly made a fool of himself
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOverall, the audience reacts to Manuel's act withenthusiastic laughter and applauseembarrassed silenceabsolute horrorlight sympathetic applause
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAt the reception after the show, Manuelis still totally embarrassedis thrilled that his act went as plannedpraises Benny's actis pleased by all the attention
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAt next year's talent show, Manuel thinks he willdefinitely want to perform againwant to sing "La Bamba" againprobably not volunteer, although he's not suredefinitely not want to perform
- 11. Multiple Choice
"La Bamba" would be classified as which type of fiction?
Novel
Novella
Play
Short Story
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis story has all of the following characteristics exceptsubplotssettinga themecharacters
- 13. Multiple ChoiceManuel's conflict in this story is hisdesire to be popular at any costfear of performing and his desire for attentionterrible voice but his desire to perform anywaydifferences with his best friend
- 14. Multiple Choice
Identify the ELEMENT of PLOT: Manuel, the fourth of seven children, volunteered for his school's talent show. Manuel plans to lip-sync the famous Ritchie Vallens song "La Bamba." He wants to make people notice him, especially the girls. However he is afraid he will mess up.
CLIMAX which is the turning point where the protagonist (main character) faces the problem.
EXPOSITION which includes background information, setting, characters, and a hint at the conflict.
RESOLUTION or what happens in the end.
RISING ACTION which is where the the conflict/problem gets more and more intense.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Identify the ELEMENT of PLOT: At rehearsal, Manuel's friend Benny, who was playing the trumpet in the talent show walked on the stage. Benny blew his trumpet so hard that Manuel dropped his fragile vinyl record. It hit the floor and kept rolling until it hit the wall and fell flat on the floor. Manuel chased the record and wiped it clean.
EXPOSITION: includes background information, setting, characters, and a hint at the conflict.
FALLING ACTION: loose ends are tied up.
CLIMAX: the turning point where the protagonist (main character) faces the conflict/problem.
RISING ACTION: the conflict or problem becomes more and more intense.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Identify the ELEMENT OF PLOT: Manuel gets over his fear of performing in public. Everyone thinks his performance was great. His family is proud, but his siblings are a little jealous.
FALLING ACTION: loose ends are tied up
RESOLUTION: what happens in the end
CLIMAX: the turning point where the protagonist (main character) faces the conflict/problem
RISING ACTION: the conflict or problem becomes more and more intense.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Identify the ELEMENT OF PLOT: After the climax, Manuel thinks fast and makes it look like the mess up was part of his act. He sings and continues to dance while the crowd laughs and claps.
FALLING ACTION: loose ends are tied up (figured out)
CLIMAX: the turning point where the protagonist (main character) faces the conflict/problem.
RISING ACTION: The conflict or problem becomes more and more intense.
RESOLUTION: what happens in the end
- 18. Multiple Choice
Identify the ELEMENT of PLOT: On the night of the talent show, Manuel faces his fears and takes the stage to sing and dance along to "La Bamba." Things are going well until the vinyl record begins to skip. The crowd is clapping and cheering, but Manuel in unhappy that things did not go as planned.
RISING ACTION: the conflict or problem becomes more and more intense
FALLING ACTION: loose ends are tied up (figured out)
RESOLUTION: what happens in the end
CLIMAX: the turning point where the protagonist (main character) faces the conflict/problem
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