Introduction to Making a Difference: It's Our World, Too!

Question 1

“Many Hispanics spoke only Spanish, and most whites spoke only English.”

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to inform; Selection 1: to inform; Selection 2: to entertain; Selection 3: to inform

Question 2

“He knew he had the courage to blast through tacklers and the toughness to work all day in the beet fields, but this seemed harder.”

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to entertain

Question 3

“There were only two days before the next game.”

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to inform

Question 4

The author chooses to tell about Neto’s real-life experience in the form of a narrative text, or story. What does this choice reveal about the author’s purpose?

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He wants to help readers imagine Neto’s story and understand his conflict.

Question 5

Question 5

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Neto questions whether he can keep playing football.

Question 6

Think about the initial conflict: Neto wonders whether he can play football for fans who are making racist comments. How is the conflict complicated? Check all that apply.

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The football coach disagrees with Neto’s decision to quit the team.; The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.; Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.

Question 7

What event in the passage complicates the conflict Neto faces?

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The players who agreed to quit with Neto change their minds.

Question 8

What details from the passage show why Andy wants to write a letter to be read at the game? Check all that apply.

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“to satisfy the protesting players”; “and shame the racist fans”

Question 9

Question 9

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something Jesse says

Question 10

Question 10

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person vs. self

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