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1
Why was the fight against the freeze so important to the Cruz family?
It was their job and source of income
They really like the taste of the Golden Dawn Tangerine
They were fond of the environment and wanted to protect it
They were hired by Paul's dad to save the citrus trees
2
How did Mike Costello die?
He got caught in a muck fire and got burnt
He drowned in Lake Windsor
He was involved in a terrible car accident
He was leaning on the goal post when lightning struck
3
What was the “trigger” that caused Paul to remember the scene of the man in the ski mask?
His mother yelled at him
Castor came over to say goodbye
He went to get the mail, one last time
He heard a car engine start up behind him
4
Why did Paul cry when he got off the bus after his last soccer game?
He was sad about them losing the county championship
He was injured from when he missed the save
He is mad that Lake Windsor was able to score on him
He was overcome with happiness because they were champs
5
Which is
NOT
an example of figurative language?
The Eyewitness News Team really kicked butt
Just outside the entrance way, I saw group of soccer kids.
By the time the report was finished [he] was road kill
...like Godzilla had trampled through here
6
"The heavens have opened up for me." Is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
7
What do Paul Fisher and Luis Cruz have in common?
They both have some sort of "handicap"
They both have sisters
The both attended Lake Windsor Middle School
They both play/played goalie
8
Which is
NOT
a characteristic of the Golden Dawn Tangerine?
It is seedless
It is a hybrid mix of two different tangerines
It is very juicy
It doesn't grow well in cold temperatures
9
What was the weather like on the day of the sinkhole?
Rainy, dreary, cold
Beautiful sunshine, not a cloud in the sky
Windy and brisk
Snowing lightly, but no wind
10
What was the reason that dad gave for keeping the truth from Paul about his eyesight?
It interfered with the Erik Fisher Football Dream
They had forgotten about it
They figured movingwould give them a fresh start
They wanted to keep Paul from hating his brother
11
What starts the interaction and incident between Tino and Erik at Paul's house?
Erik calling Tino, Theresa and Henry D. "farm labor kids"
Theresa gets flustered about not having a computer
Luis showing up to confront Erik and Tino
Tino talk to Erik about his banana peel back flop
12
Paul says his parents don’t watch his soccer games because...
They hate Paul
They don't like soccer
They are too busy with Erik
They lost the schedule
13
Joey thinks Victor and his group are nice to Paul because...
He kisses up to them
He likes Theresa
He is an amazing soccer player
He is visually impaired
14
Erik's family laughed at him when he appeared on the sports bloopers on the Evening News?
True
False
15
Who is Paul's escort on his first and second day at Tangerine Middle School?
Theresa Cruz
Kerri Gardner
Maya Pandhi
Shandra Thomas
16
How did Luis Cruz die?
His truck smashed into a guard rail on the highway
He froze to death in the groves
He was hit in the head by a blackjack
A branch broke off during the freeze and killed him
17
"...the crowd buzzed ominously." Is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
18
What nickname was given to Joey Costello by Victor?
Mohawk Man
Shoe Salesman
Charlie the Tuna
Lightning Boy
19
What led Paul to believe that Arthur Bauer had actually killed Luis?
Paul knew Erik got revenge on Tino for the fight
Researched how one could be killed if they had an aneurysm
Heard Arthur talking to Erik and plotting against Luis
Erik told Paul that Arthur did in fact, kill Luis
20
Which type of conflict is being described: The residents of Lake Windsor at battling the bugs.
Man vs Himself
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
21
Why did Joey try to take off Mike's shoes after Mike was struck by lightning?
Joey thought he could sell them
Joey wasn't sure why he had done that
Mike always felt better when he got his shoes off
Mike had promised to give them to him
22
Who does Paul claimed tried to kill him?
His brother, Erik
Members of a local gang
A random stranger
A bully from school
23
What is the specific topic that Paul's group chooses for their cross-curricular project?
Florida agriculture
Florida citrus fruit
Florida weather
Florida fruits and vegetables
24
What is theme of the entry, when Paul finds out he could attend Tangerine Middle School?
Hard work pays off
Good things come out of difficult times
Hard work equals success
What comes around, goes around
25
What is Paul's consequence for jumping on Coach Warner's back at the Awards' Ceremony?
None, since it happened off Tangerine campus
Three weeks suspension
He was expelled from all Tangerine county schools
He was forced to go back to Lake Windsor Middle School
26
What point of view is the story told and by whom?
First Person POV by Paul Fisher
Third Person POV by Paul Fisher
First Person POV by Mr. Fisher
Second Person POV by Erik Fisher
27
Who is the author of
Tangerine
?
Edward Bloor
E.B. White
Judy Blume
Walter Dean Myers
28
Which of the following descriptions are accurate of Victor Guzman?
He is a leader
He is a "ball-hog" and scores a lot of goals
He is a "trash-talker"
He likes to give nicknames to people
29
Who asks Paul out on a date?
Cara Clifton
Theresa Cruz
Kerri Gardner
Maya Pandhi
30
Why were the soccer boys called into Mr. Murrow's office before the sinkhole?
They were getting an award for helping during the sinkhole
Students were missing & Mr. Murrow hoped they had seen them
They ditched school and got caught
They were accused of vandalizing an exhibit at the carnvial
31
What was the effect of Old Charlie's neglect to never deny one request for a building permit?
Building were build with no concern for safety or codes
Buildings were built safely to avoid damage during sinkholes
He was given an award for Outstanding Engineer of the Year
The population of Tangerine grew to over 1 million
32
Why does Paul’s mom insist that she, “wants to have one last look around” their old house?
She doesn't want the new owners to judge them
Paul's brother, Erik, is missing
She wants to remember the house her family once lived in
She lost her keys
33
What incident does Paul remember as he and his mom a regetting ready to leave the house?
He was almost attacked by an osprey
He was almost hit by a baseball bat
He almost got hit by a car
His brother punched him in the face causing his bad eyes
34
Following the death of Mike Costello, which even happened next?
Mom did some research about the number of lightning deaths
The Fishers decided Erik would not play football anymore
The coach decided to change practice to 6:30 am
Life resumed as normal for the families
35
Which phrase would best describe Paul and Erik's relationship?
They are so much alike, the are stuck together like glue
They are close and get along well
They have very different personalities, avoid each other
They argue often and don't understand each other
36
Why is Paul not eligible to play soccer for Lake Windsor Middle School?
He is in a program for the handicap and has an IEP
He gets in a fight with players from Tangerine
It is too dangerous because he is legally blind
His is too blind to see the balls to block them
37
Which of the following statements describes a muck fire?
The constant burning of a substance underground
A fire that starts when lightning strikes an object
Not a real flaming fire, just smoke
A fire that happens for no reason
38
Who says, "Don't spend your life hiding under the bleachers, little brother."
Luis
Tino
Antoine
Victor
39
How is Tangerine Middle School different from Lake Windsor Middle School?
The Tangerine soccer team is only boys
Tangerine Middle does not have portable classrooms
There are minorities
The soccer team is smaller
40
What causes Paul’s mom to be upset when she picked up the boys from the carnival?
The boys int eh back of the truck were no wearing seatblets
Joey had left Paul to be with other friends
"Thomas" was spelled wrong on the truck in front of them
The boys were late
41
Who says, "You take care of yourself, brother. I'll see you in the groves."
Luis
Victor
Antoine
Tino
42
How does the weather on Nov. 23, affect the choices that Paul makes?
He takes an umbrella to school since it's raining
He choses to help fight the freeze at the groves
He goes home after school and drinks hot cocoa
He stays home pretending to be sick
43
Why had Mr. Fisher not responded to the college football offers that had arrived for Erik?
He was bargaining for a better scholarship
He wanted to wait until close to the end of the season
He was "holding out" for the top Florida schools
He had been too busy with work
44
Paul is able to play soccer at Tangerine Middle because...
He doesn't have an IEP
His vision got better
They really need him
His mom paid off the coach
45
What nickname(s) has Paul been given throughout the novel?
Fisher Man
Mars
Eclipse Boy
Four Eyes
46
Which phrase would best describe Joey and Mike's relationship?
They have very different personalities and avoid each other
They are close and get along well
They argue often and don't understand each other
They are so much like, they are stuck together like glue
47
What is Antoine Thomas' secret?
He lies about where he lives so he can play football
He is jealous that Arthur Bauer is Erik's best friend
This is his first year playing football
He is not eligible to play football because he has an IEP
48
Who drives Paul to his new school at the end of the novel?
Erik
Dad
Mom
Betty Bright
49
Paul tries to convince Joey to…
Join him at Tangerine Middle School
Switch positions with him on the soccer field
Quit soccer and start playing football
Give him a ride home
50
Why does Mr. Donnelly write the article, "Thoughts on an Imaginary Porcelain Plate"?
To report Antoine Thomas did not live in Lake Windsor Downs
To let everyone know how he feels about Antoine Thomas
To explain what porcelain plates were used for
To brag about setting the record for most passing yards
51
Which team do the War Eagles face in their final game, the championship game?
Manatee Middle
St. Anthony's
Lake Windsor
Tangerine Middle
52
On Paul's second visit to the groves, what does Paul do that makes Tino kick him in the butt?
He helps them work all day even though he gets sunburned
He confesses about "ratting them out" about the carnival
He shows up univited
He does tell Joey to back off about the project group
53
Who does Paul think might have seen Erik hit Tino from the Fisher's kitchen?
Joey
Mrs. Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Mr. Donnelly
54
Who says, "We may have a situation here, Bauer."
Paul
Antoine
Luis
Erik
55
Where did the Fisher family move from?
Tangerine, Florida
Cleveland, Ohio
Denver, Colorado
Houston, Texas
