Born Worker Comprehension Quiz

How does Jose feel about his parents?

• He feels sorry for them.
• He respects them.
• He resents them for not giving him an easier life.
• He's ashamed of them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The main reason Jose doesn't like his cousin, Arnie:

• Arnie blows his nose on his sleeve.
• Arnie thinks only about himself.
• Arnie's a phoney.
• Arnie talks all the time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which pair of words best describes the conflict in this story?

• youth vs old age
• future vs the past
• responsibility vs selfishness
• coldness vs friendliness

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What job do Jose and Arnie do for Mr. Clemens?

• clean kitchen
• clean pool
• clean yard
• wash car

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What kind of worker is Arnie?

• dedicated
• lazy
• professional
• tired

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What happens to Mr. Clemens?

• He tumbles into the pool.
• He dies.
• He has a heart attack.
• Nothing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Arnie wants to____Jose.

• help
• supervise
• fire
• yell at

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Arnie's business plan:

• He'll find jobs.
• Jose does the work.
• There's no plan.
• He'll find jobs WHILE Jose does the work.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What do the boys do when the old man falls into the swimming pool?

• Jose calls for help.
• Arnie runs away
• Rob Mr. Clemens
• Jose calls for help WHILE Arnie runs away 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Jose notices that Arnie is wearing a new...

• jacket
• sweater
• gold chain
• pair of high-tops

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3