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- 1. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from the story. "He's just a squirt," one of the older boys said, laughing. Why did the author use the word squirt instead of the words too young?
to sound like small children fighting
to sound like real kids talking
to sound like an adult giving a speech
to sound like a student talking to his teacher
- 2. Multiple Choice
Read these sentences from the story. "He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block." What do the sentences tell you about Luke?
how small he is
why he likes baseball
how hard he practices
why his brother will not let him play
- 3. Multiple Choice
What happens BEFORE Luke plays in the game?
Luke strikes out.
Nicky hits a home run.
Franky has to go to his aunt's.
Luke goes to a baseball game at Ebbets Field.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How does Luke probably feel when he strikes out in the game?
angry
happy
proud
sad
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does Luke do AFTER Franky comes back?
He plays left field.
He sits on the curb.
He hits a home run.
He practices his swing.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What happens BEFORE Grandmas shows Luke the tickets?
Luke talks to Jackie Robinson.
Luke finds a baseball on the roof.
Luke watches Jackie swing at a ball.
Luke tells Grandmas that he finally had a chance to play ball.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read these sentences from the story. Luke shouted with the crowd. "Give it to 'em, Jackie! You show 'em!" Why does the author shorten the word them?
to make Luke sound like a sports reporter
to show the way Luke's shouts really sound
to show that Luke is trying to act like an adult
to show that Luke is trying to impress someone
- 8. Multiple Choice
What happens AFTER Jackie Robinson hits a home run?
The score is tied.
The crowd goes wild.
The pitcher throws a fastball.
The game goes into extra innings.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What happens AFTER Nicky tells Luke that it is bedtime?
Luke strikes out two times in one game.
Jackie Robinson hits a ball over the wall.
Luke things Jackie Robinson talks to him.
Luke and Grandma cheer at the baseball game.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does Luke learn at the END of the selection?
Grandmas is very kind.
Practicing is hard work.
He should never give up.
He is not good at baseball.
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