October Sky

Who wrote the novel?

• Homer Hickam
• Toni Morrison
• Diane Keaton
• Roger Moore

Who is Mr Bykovski?

• A German scientist
• A Russian welder
• A Swedish blacksmith
• A Canadian politician

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the BCMA?

• Bored Coalminers Making Architecture
• Big Children Making Art
• Big Creek Missile Agency
• Boastful Child Making Action-figures

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why did Sonny feel guilty about Mr. Bykovski?

• Mr. Bykovski lost his job
• Mr. Bykovski died in a rocket launch
• Mr. Bykovski did not receive any credit for helping the boys
• Mr. Bykovski was transferred to the mines

Why was Sonny upset when his father got rid of his chemicals?

• They were expensive
• He wasn't upset
• He paid for them himself
• He never had any chemicals

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which was one of the announcements that Mr. Turner announced at the school assembly?

• The school has been officially closed
• Mr. Turner will be stepping down from being principal
• Jim Hickam is going to be Valedictorian this year
• Football has been suspended for that school year

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Roy Lee and O'Dell do that caused the boys to get into a heap of trouble?

• They blew up Sonny's basement
• They robbed a bank
• They broke into a mule barn
• They stole materials from Sonny's dad

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Sonny's father take Sonny to the mines?

• Wants him to start learning the ropes so that he can take over the mine
• Wants to punish him for blowing up the mine
• Wants to show him what real men do
• Wants him to see how the mine works

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the boys have to pay for their supplies (considering they do not have the money to pay)?

• Steal the material
• Work for the cash
• Sell scrap metal--railroad tracks
• Boot-leg

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What quote does von Braun write on Sonny's picture?

• Just keep trying
• Try try again
• Look on the bright side you still have your fingers
• If you work hard enough, you will do anything you want