Why do Richard and Janet disagree?

Janet thinks girls should play on the taem. Richard doesn't.

What is Becky's motive when she tries to sell her father's helmet?

She feels sorry for her mother.

Which opinion would most likely be shared by Becky and Janet?

Girls can do anything that boys can do.

What motivates Janet to write the letter to Richard?

Richard hurt Janet's feelings. He didn't invite her to play.

Which sentence best describes Becky's relationship with her mother?

They love each other, but don't always agree.

What motivates Richard to let Janet play on the team?

His team is having a losing streak.

Why are Becky and Janet left out of a group?

They are left out of boys-only groups.

Janet signs her letter "Your former friend." What is a former friend?

Someone who used to be a friend.

What is Becky's problem in "Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys"?

She wants a bike, but her mother can't afford one.

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Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake-Boys

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1
Why do Richard and Janet disagree?
Janet thinks girls should play on the taem. Richard doesn't.
Richard says he is a good player. Janet disagrees.
Janet wants to be captain of the team. Richard disagrees.
Janet wants to go to Richard's birthday. He disagrees.
2
Which of the following best states the theme of both stories?
It pays to be determined.
It pays to be selfish.
It never pays to invite yourself into a group.
It never pays to speak your mind.
3
What is Becky's motive when she tries to sell her father's helmet?
The boys dare her to do it.
She is angry with her grandmother.
The helmet reminds her of her father.
She feels sorry for her mother.
4
Which opinion would most likely be shared by Becky and Janet?
Boys can do most things better than girls.
Girls can do most things better than boys.
Girls can do anything that boys can do.
Boys and girls should stay in separate groups.
5
What character trait is shared by Becky and Janet?
Both want to be popular.
Both are good sports.
Both are fearful.
Both are determined.
6
At least you could call your goldfish Richard again. What does this tell you?
They are angry with each other.
They are friends again.
They have agreed to be teammates, not friends.
Richard is angry with Janet, but she wants to be friends.
7
What motivates Janet to write the letter to Richard?
Janet thinks she isn't skilled enough to play baseball.
Richard does not want any friends.
She enjoys having a good argument with Richard.
Richard hurt Janet's feelings. He didn't invite her to play.
8
Which sentence best describes Becky's relationship with her mother?
They love each other, but don't always agree.
Becky's mother loves her, but Becky doesn't love her mother.
They barely speak to each other.
Neither has any feelings for the other.
9
What motivates Richard to let Janet play on the team?
Janet does not invite him to get a sundae.
His team is having a losing streak.
Janet is good at knitting.
He is tired of arguing with Janet.
10
Why are Becky and Janet left out of a group?
They are left out of boys-only groups.
They do poorly in sports.
They have no sports equipment.
They do not tell anyone they want to be in their group.
11
Janet signs her letter "Your former friend." What is a former friend?
A future friend.
Someone who used to be a friend.
Someone who will never be a friend.
Someone who will always be a friend.
12
Why does Becky want her own bike?
So she can ride with the boys.
So she can get away from Shirnette.
So she won't have to help out at home.
So the boys will be jealous of her.
13
Seeing my bike much, much newer than his, my cousin Ben's eyes popped with envy. Envy means ...
Carelessness.
Pain.
Danger.
Jealousy.
14
What is Becky's problem in "Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys"?
The boys won't teach her how to ride a bike.
She wants a bike, but her mother can't afford one.
Shirnette will not speak to her.
Her grandmother will not let her have a bike.

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