According to Mitchell, what is Uncle Tommy’s best characteristic?
Ball Hawk - Short Story by Joseph Bruchac

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A The fact that Uncle Tommy knew Mitchell’s father
B The fact that Uncle Tommy is a real Indian
C His sense of humor about dealing with life
D His spiritual connection with the natural world
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author has Mitchell tell about Uncle Tommy’s care for injured birds of prey in order to ____________
emphasize Uncle Tommy’s compassionate nature
suggest that Uncle Tommy has a hidden past
compare Uncle Tommy to a fierce predator
praise Uncle Tommy’s knowledge of Indian folklore
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Mitchell, why was the hit that the hawk intercepted his best hit ever?
The fact that a hawk had taken his hit earned him the respect of his teammates.
It was the first hit he made because he truly cared and was no longer angry.
He knew that the hit was powerful enough to produce a home run.
It was a great hit, which he followed with other good hits in the same game.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is written in first person?
He was the best baseball player ever.
His Uncle Tommy rescued hawks.
My mom wanted me to play baseball.
"Don't see anything except that ball getting bigger."
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Uncle Tommy always say?
"Mitchell, it vould be gut for you to meet anudder real Indianishe mann und he vas ein freund of you vater."
"Things that are supposed to come easy aren't always that easy to do."
"Why do you keep playing it so long?"
"Indians invented baseball."
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Mitchell feel hopeful when he throws up before the baseball game?
He thinks having an empty stomach will help him focus.
Whenever he throws up before a wrestling match, he does well.
The other players will think he is sick and send him home.
The other team will think he is weak, and an "easy out".
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What point-of-view is "Ball Hawk" written in?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
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