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End or Reading "The Goodness of Matt Kaizer" short story comprehension
End or Reading "The Goodness of Matt Kaizer" short story comprehension
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Based on "The Goodness of Matt Kaizer" a short story
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1
One theme of "The Goodness of Matt Kaizer" is
There is good in everyone.
Matt Kaizer discovers he is a good kid.
Mr. Bataky had god in him.
2
What would the author, Avi, think about his short story? (choose two)
You must be mean to be a group leader.
People are not always what they seem to be.
As you grow up, you discover more about yourself.
Parents are always right.
3
When Mr. Bataky sees Matt, he thinks Matt is _____.
an angel
his son
a bad kid
a minister
4
What does Matt never refuse to do?
fart in public
take a dare
shoot spitballs
play with dead animals
5
Matt's father is a
Super Model
Teacher
Doctor
Minister
6
Which of the following is Matt NOT known for?
booger-flicking
belching
wedgie-yanking
helping old ladies
7
Why does Mary Beth let Matt in to see her father?
She thinks Matt has come to visit because he was chosen.
She thinks it might bring her father hope to have a visitor.
She thinks a minister's son can comfort her father.
She is scared of being alone when her father dies.
8
Why does Rev. Kaizer dare Matt to pay a second visit to Mr. Bataky?
He believes Matt should see death.
He wants Matt to apologize for his earlier behavior.
He is angry that Matt accepted dares from his friends.
He thinks that daring him is the best way to get him to go.
9
Where did Matt get the idea to bring flowers to Mr. Bataky?
O Magazine
His dad
Marley
His mom
10
Who is this short story's protagonist?
Mr. Bataky
Marley
Mary Beth
Matt
11
How does Matt's outward appearance communicate how he is feeling toward the end of the story?
He wears white to show he is a minister's son.
He dresses more neatly to show he is changing internally.
He keeps his hair long because he is shy and wants to hide.
12
What is the name of the narrator in the story?
Nick
Chuck
Matt
Marley
13
Who is the author of the story?
Richard Peck
Avi
Robert Paul Weston
Jack Gantos
14
What does Matt wear?
A long pink t-shirt
A long white t-shirt
A backward baseball cap
Air Jordans
15
What is in the glass next to Mr. Bataky's bed?
a straw
flowers
ice
false teeth
16
Each time Matt visits Mr. Bataky, Matt's friends _____.
are nice to Mary Beth Bataky
ask Matt what Mr. Bataky said to him
make fun of Mr. Bataky and his illness
try to convince Matt that he really is an angel
17
When Matt says, "I'm good," at the end of the story, we can anticipate that _____.
Mr. Bataky will recover from his liver failure
Matt will stop acting bad
The whole gang will stop misbehaving
Matt won't be friends with his gang anymore
18
What genre is this short story?
science fiction
realistic fiction
historical fiction
19
Did Matt experience an external or internal conflict?
internal
external
20
Which character's father is sick and near dying?
Marley
Mary Beth
Matt
Todd
21
Which of the following is
NOT
a possible theme of this short story?
People are not always who they seem to be.
It is possible for people to change.
Poor life choices can lead to devastating consequences.
Angels are all around us.
22
What does Matt learn as the story progresses? He learns _____.
who his true friends are
that he was never truly bad afterall
that it's more fun to be bad than good
that being a minster's kid isn't so bad after all
