Which phrase from the paragraph does NOT show point of view?

"a regular member of the varsity nine"

What did Mitchell realize in this paragraph?

It was a lack of connection with his dad that was making him play bad.

Which sentence uses "there" correctly?

There have been no tornadoes this year.

Why did Uncle Tommy tell Mitchell that "Indians invented baseball"?

to remind Mitchell baseball is part of who he is

How does Mitchell's attitude about baseball help to characterize him?

Mitchell is frustrated with baseball. He can be resentful.

Mitchell goes from feeling hopeless to feeling sick before the game. How does this change help to characterize Mitchell?

Mitchell's becoming more confident and is not as depressed about baseball.

What internal conflict is Mitchell experiencing in these lines?

He knows he is bad at baseball but he cares/wants to be good at the game

How does reading about Uncle Tommy from Mitchell's perspective influence readers' feelings Uncle Tommy?

readers look up to Uncle Tommy and respect him because Mitchell does

Based on the last question, what does this confusion reveal about Mitchell's character?

He is very hard on himself and doesn't like to let people down.

Why is the narrator telling the story from the perspective of looking back on events?

to reveal the speaker has learned a lesson and gained wisdom

How does seeing this description of Mitchell's father's death through Mitchell's eyes affect the reader?

This makes the reader feel sorry for Mitchell and the pain he's in.

What does Mitchell getting up to practice "At dawn" reveal about him?

He is determined to get better at baseball

What does Mitchell suddenly realize in this paragraph?

The reason his mom wanted him to play baseball is because of his dad.

What do you think the event in paragraph 79 means for Mitchell?

Mitchell may begin enjoying baseball and connecting to his father.

Why is Mitchell confused about whether he wants to be alone or surrounded by people?

He is sad and embarrassed about the game but wants someone to comfort him.

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1
Which phrase from the paragraph does NOT show point of view?
"come into my life"
"as pathetic as I was"
"I might add"
"a regular member of the varsity nine"
2
What did Mitchell realize in this paragraph?
baseball made him too confused
It was a lack of connection with his dad that was making him play bad.
his dad would have been disappointed with how Mitchell plays
His dad had never gotten to see him play
3
What point of view is the story told in?
3rd person limited
1st person
3rd person omniscient
4
Which sentence uses "there" correctly?
There going to the park after school.
There have been no tornadoes this year.
There attitudes are worse than anyone else's.
5
Why did Uncle Tommy tell Mitchell that "Indians invented baseball"?
to make Mitchell feel guilty
to remind Mitchell about history
to tell Mitchell about hawks
to remind Mitchell baseball is part of who he is
6
How does Mitchell's attitude about baseball help to characterize him?
Mitchell thinks his team is bad. He is not a friendly person.
Mitchell needs more practice. He is a lazy person.
Mitchel loves baseball. He is an easy-going person.
Mitchell is frustrated with baseball. He can be resentful.
7
Mitchell goes from feeling hopeless to feeling sick before the game. How does this change help to characterize Mitchell?
Mitchel has a new fear of baseball
The thought of playing baseball makes Mitchell sick.
Mitchell is still just as bad at baseball but has a better attitude now
Mitchell's becoming more confident and is not as depressed about baseball.
8
What internal conflict is Mitchell experiencing in these lines?
He wants to give up on the game because he knows he stinks
He knows he is bad at baseball but he cares/wants to be good at the game
He hates the game but knows Uncle Tommy would be mad if he gave it up
He thinks he is good at baseball and is confused why he can't hit or catch
9
What character trait does Mitchell reveal in this paragraph?
he is in a clique
he goes to a small school
he has an uncle tommy
He is bad at baseball
10
What is Mitchell's accomplishment in paragraph 79?
Mitchell caught the ball for the first time.
Mitchell hit a foul ball.
Mitchell missed but did not get upset.
Mitchell hit the ball far.
11
How does reading about Uncle Tommy from Mitchell's perspective influence readers' feelings Uncle Tommy?
readers look up to Uncle Tommy and respect him because Mitchell does
readers are interested in Indians creating baseball because of Uncle Tommy
readers like hawks and respect hawks because Uncle Tommy does
readers dislike Uncle Tommy because Mitchell doesn't like him
12
What do you think Mitchell will do now that he knows why he hasn't been playing well?
He will try to get better.
He will quit.
He will try another sport.
13
Based on the last question, what does this confusion reveal about Mitchell's character?
He is very hard on himself and doesn't like to let people down.
He is not an easy person to get along with, so his teammates avoid him.
He does not care what other people think.
14
Why is the narrator telling the story from the perspective of looking back on events?
to reveal the speaker forgot those events happened
to reveal the speaker is simply talking about the past
to reveal the speaker regrets what happened in his past
to reveal the speaker has learned a lesson and gained wisdom
15
Which word in this line is commonly confused/ misspelled?
Indian
right
are
there
16
How does seeing this description of Mitchell's father's death through Mitchell's eyes affect the reader?
This makes the reader feel angry with Mitchell.
This makes the reader confused since Mitchell's father is still alive.
This makes the reader feel resentful toward Mitchell. He is being a baby.
This makes the reader feel sorry for Mitchell and the pain he's in.
17
What does Mitchell getting up to practice "At dawn" reveal about him?
Uncle Tommy made him come at dawn
He is determined to get better at baseball
He doesn't mind early hours
He doesn't like practicing late at night
18
What does Mitchell suddenly realize in this paragraph?
His mom fell in love with his dad through baseball
Uncle Tommy was right
his dad was truly gone
The reason his mom wanted him to play baseball is because of his dad.
19
What do you think the event in paragraph 79 means for Mitchell?
Mitchell's ball will be caught, and he will get upset all over again.
Mitchell may begin enjoying baseball and connecting to his father.
Mitchell will quit baseball on a high note.
Mitchell got lucky and will begin playing badly again.
20
Why is Mitchell confused about whether he wants to be alone or surrounded by people?
He played a great game but doesn't want to rub it in.
He is sad and embarrassed about the game but wants someone to comfort him.
He had sat on the bench the whole game and didn't deserve to celebrate.
He is nervous to tell everyone he's quitting baseball.

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