Unit 4 Cluster 2 Quiz Review

Why does Alexie continue to speak to the students who ignore him?

A standard is a

Which sentence from the essay uses a cause and effect signal word?

If someone is disgusted, it means the person

Nora and I asked the teacher for help, but she wouldn't help ______.

My hat fell off and I can't find ______.

Something that is constant

Which of the underlined words from the text tells us that the author is talking about an event from the past?

To recall something means to

My sister and I don't like Mr. Jones because he never helps _______.

My neighbor is Mrs. Light. _______ is very friendly.

If a young person is a prodigy, it means the person has a great

My phone is ringing, but I can't find _______.

Which of the underlined words tells us that a flashback has ended and the author is talking about the present?

Alexie’s father loved books, so Alexie decided to

Alexie describes himself as a “smart Indian.” What was one of the effects of being a smart Indian?

To assume means to

If someone is arrogant, it means the person shows too much

What career does the author, Alexie, have now?

Shame is a painful feeling caused by

According to Alexie, what causes so many Indian children to fail?

Why did Esperanza’s mother quit school?

What effect did reading have on Alexie's childhood?

What is a flashback?

Cats are the best. ________ always sit with me when I'm sad.

Why was the Superman comic book an important part of Alexie’s past?

I love soccer. It helps _______ do well in school.

I called my mom and I told ________ I would be home late.

Mrs. Jones was nice, so I gave flowers to ________.

In “A Smart Cookie,” the narrator’s mother shares her memories in order to