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Tangerine (through Wednesday, Sept 6th)
Tangerine (through Wednesday, Sept 6th)
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Comprehension questions about the book Tangerine.
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Why has Paul been told he needs to wear thick glasses?
He was born with poor eyesight
He was hit in the head by a soccer ball
He stared and an eclipse too long when he was 5
He sat too close to the TV playing video games
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True or False: Everyone on the Lake Windsor soccer team gets to go to the away games.
False
True
3
What position does Erik play?
place kicker
quarterback
linebacker
wide receiver
4
How did Paul say he would feel if Erik died?
safer
devastated
sorry
relieved
5
How does Arthur fit into the Erik Fisher Football Dream?
He will be a rival
He will be a follower of Erik's and support him
He doesn't
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What does Arthur say about Mike's death?
He said he deserved it
That it was tragic
He repeats phrases Erik has said
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Mr. Costello is...
The President of the Homeowners Association
The football coach
Joey & Mike's Dad
The Fisher's neighbor
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What was Joey trying to get from Mike's dead body?
his shoes
his helmet
his cell phone
9
Why would Paul feel sorry if Erik died?
Erik sticks up for Paul when older kids make fun of him
Erik would take his part of the eclipse story with him
He looks up to his older brother
10
Who is Arthur Bauer?
Paul's rival for goalie on the soccer team
Erik's new friend & football team mate
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What does this reveal about Erik & Arthur's character?
They are insensitive and only care about themselves
They stand up for what they believe in
They are kind, goodhearted people
12
What position does Paul play in soccer?
center forward
quarterback
goalie
fullback
13
What is strange about the eclipse story?
A teacher told Paul that an eclipse does not hurt your eyes
There was not an eclipse that year
Paul does not remember staring at an eclipse
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What does Joey point out to Paul when they go running?
"Lake Windsor," a mad made pond in the development
The empty guardhouse by the developments entrance/exit
A house that has been struck by lightning 3 times
A grove of tangerine trees
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What did Paul's Mom think should happen after Mike's death?
The school should raise money to help with Mike's funeral
The should not have afternoon football practice anymore
The football season should have ended
School would be cancelled
16
Why did Paul's mom call the fire department?
The faulty wires in the walls of their house were burning
They smelled the muck fires & thought the house was on fire
a tree got struck by lightning
17
What did Paul overhear Erik & Arthur doing?
Talking about how sorry they were that Mike was dead
Laughing about Mike's death
Admitting that they caused his death
18
Where is Tangerine County?
Texas
California
Florida
19
What happened to Joey's brother?
He was in a car accident & died
The goalpost was hit by lightning. He was touching it & died
He tackled another player incorrectly and was paralyzed
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What happens to Paul at soccer tryouts?
He blocks a shot and 'knows' he made it onto the away team
He missed three easy shots and was embarrassed
He got cut from the team
