The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Based on paragraphs 8-15, what is Rowdy's attitude toward competing against the narrator?

• He is glad to see the narrator again.
• He is worried that the narrator has improved.
• He is confident he will embarrass the narrator.
• He is angry that the narrator has chosen to play.

In the excerpt, what is the most likely purpose of putting certain sentences in capital letters?

• to emphasize the narrator's amazement
• to emphasize the confusion of the crowd
• to emphasize the main idea of the excerpt
• the emphasize the unfairness of the narrator's actions

Based on paragraph 19, why does the narrator consider fouling Rowdy?

• He wants to show Rowdy that he is a better player.
• He wants to show Rowdy that he is unafraid of him.
• He wants to prevent Rowdy from taking control of the game.
• He wants to prevent Rowdy from playing the rest of the game.

In paragraph 24, what does the narrator credit his "rising" to?

• his transfer to Reardan
• the adrenaline in his body
• his friendship with Rowdy
• the inspiration of his loved ones

Read paragraph 46 in the passage.
What does the repetition of "He knew" mainly emphasize?

• Rowdy's skill
• Rowdy's courage
• Rowdy's exhaustion
• Rowdy's helplessness

According to the passage, how do the narrator's steal and three-point basket affect the people in the gym?

• The people are unable to contain their joy.
• The people are relieved that the game is over.
• The people are upset that the narrator outplayed his opponent.
• The people are disappointed the narrator did not dunk the ball.

Read the following excerpt from paragraph 65.
One play can determine the course of a game. One play can change your momentum forever. 
What does the narrator imply in these sentences?

• He will decide to stop playing basketball.
• His happiness about the game would not last long.
• His parents will be disappointed with his performance.
• The experience would have a strong impact on his life.

What do the short sentences in paragraphs 65 - 73 emphasize?

• the sadness of the Wellpinit players
• the connection the narrator has to Wellpinit
• the significance of the narrator's achievements
• the narrator's desire to return to his former school

In the passage, what is the most important effect of using a first-person narrator?

• It allows the reader to understand the author's opinion.
• It allows the reader to understand the theme of the passage.
• It allows the reader to understand the emotions of the crowd.
• It allows the reader to understand the main character's emotions.

Which of the following sentences are important change in the mood of the passage?

• "The ref threw up the opening jump ball." (paragraph 16)
• "Our crowd was insanely loud." (paragraph 33)
• "The buzzer sounded. The game was over." (paragraph 77)
• "I thought he'd be cheering. But he wasn't." (paragraph 82)