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EF Reading comprehension test: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
EF Reading comprehension test: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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Review game for the novel by Sherman Alexie
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1
What does Junior say is the BIGGEST difference between Indians and white people?
Indians are wilder than white people.
Indians have been to more funerals.
White people have more hope.
White people don't know how to deal with other races.
2
What happened to Junior's dog?
His dad shot the dog
His dad took it to the vet to be put down
The dog was run over
The dog died from being sick
3
What magic trick does Junior wish he could perform?
That he could make food appear
That he could make Penelope love him
That he could save his dog
That he could make his dad quit drinking
4
Which of following DOES NOT show the desire of hope in the novel?
Junior transferring to Reardan.
Wellpinit trying to defeat Reardan in basketball.
Mary wanting to write romance novels.
Rowdy remaining on the reservation.
5
What best explains why Junior draws pictures and comics?
Junior draws them to share the pictures with people
Junior draws them to be close to Rowdy
Junior draws them because words are too unpredictable
Junior draws them to share his feelings with everyone
6
Why are Junior's parents better than Reardan parents?
They provide him with everything he needs.
They give him the greatest advice.
They listen to him and talk with him.
They don't punish him or treat him poorly.
7
Why did Junior make the Varsity basketball team?
He was the best shooter and didn't give up.
Roger talked the coach into letting him on.
The coach wanted to have an Indian on the team.
The coach felt bad since he was poor.
8
First line of the book: "I was born with ________"
a serious medical condition
brain grease
too much cerebral fluid
water on the brain
9
Junior decides to lie about his poverty. Which is NOT an example of Junior hiding his poverty?
He tells Roger he left his wallet at home with his money.
He tells Penelope he has to meet her at the dance.
He gets money from his parents and pretends he has more.
He talks about the money his family makes from the casino.
10
What are Junior's parents worried about him going to a new school?
They live so far away from the school.
Junior could fail at the new school.
The kids are so rich, and Junior is so poor.
The other Indians will be angry for Junior leaving.
11
What event showed Junior that Mary's spirit hadn't been killed?
She published her romance novel.
She moved into her own place on the rez.
She loves tv dinner tray trailer.
She gets married and leaves.
12
Why was it too late for Junior to change his mind about transferring?
He already transferred his grades.
He already betrayed his tribe by saying that he's leaving.
He paid tuition to attend the school.
He didn't want people to think he was too scared.
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Why did people start to leave Junior alone on the reservation?
They felt bad about throwing things at him at the game.
They were bored with being angry at him.
They figured he had enough pain when his grandma died.
They got angry about another kid and forgot about Junior.
14
Poverty teaches you...
how to be poor
how to save money
how to be resilient
how to be hungry
15
How are Rowdy and Junior different?
Rowdy has a safe home while Junior is abused.
Rowdy likes to fight, and Junior is bullied.
Rowdy's parents love him, but Junior's parents don't.
Rowdy is ignored, but Junior is popular.
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Who talks about tautologies with Junior?
Rowdy
Mr. Dodge
Roger
Gordy
17
What sport does Penelope play?
Swimming
Cheerleading
Basketball
Volleyball
18
The book is set in the...
Oglala Indian Reservation
Spokane Indian Reservation
Sioux Indian Reservation
Cherokee Indian Reservation
19
Which of the following DOES NOT show Junior's poverty in the novel?
Oscar getting sick and being shot.
Junior wearing his father's suit to the winter formal.
The way Junior gets to school every day.
Junior's crush on Penelope.
20
After beating Wellpinit, Junior was crying "tears of ____"
disbelief
shame
joy
gratitude
21
Which BEST explains why Junior wanted to win the game against Wellpinit?
They were playing at Reardan and he wanted to win at home.
He wanted to beat Rowdy and show that he was better.
He wanted to make the coach proud of him.
He wanted to overcome the odds.
22
Mary can best be described in the beginning of the book as someone who...
is an angry person
wants to go to college
is going to reach her dreams
is wasting her potential
23
Why does Mr. P say that Rowdy likes to hurt people?
He wants them to feel as bad as he does.
He does it to defend other people
He wants to prove how strong he is.
He likes to fight.
24
Why does Junior throw a book at his teacher?
The book was old enough to be his mother's
The book was already broken
The teacher tried to hit him
The teacher made him angry
25
Who says this to Junior? "You have to leave the reservation."
Grandma Spirit
Junior's parents
Mr. Dodge
Mr. P
26
How did Junior feel after he punched Roger, and Roger didn't want to fight back?
He felt like an angry animal ready to attack.
He felt like an alien on another planet.
He felt like he wanted to curl up in a hole and cry.
He felt like a champion in a boxing ring.
27
When Junior plays the 1st game against Wellpinit, how do they show their feelings towards him?
They throw food and drinks at him.
They cheer when he walks out.
They all leave the game.
They turn their backs towards him.
28
Why did Junior go to Reardan after his sister's death?
His family members are all drunk.
He wanted to get away from his parents.
He wanted to see his friends.
He's worried another family member will die if he stays.
29
Junior refers to the cerebral spinal fluid as...
brain drain
brain juice
brain freeze
brain grease
30
All ass-kicking bruises look like ____?
Texas
Washington
California
Alaska
31
Why is the title called
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
?
Junior felt he was half Indian and half white at times.
Junior was an Indian who always wanted to be white.
Junior was a white child who grew up on the reservation.
He found out he was half white and half Indian.
32
What is the name of Wellpinit's mascot?
Indians
Scouts
Redskins
Braves
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What do Rowdy and Gordy have in common?
They both stand up for Junior.
They both live on the rez.
They both play basketball.
They both are fighters.
