The Misfits Unit Test

Which of the following best explains why Bobby’s group of friends call themselves The Gang of Five?

• There are five members in their group.

• They are an actual street gang.

• They want to seem larger than they actually are.

• They want to keep people guessing.

All of the following are true statements about Addie except:

• She is known for being tall.

• She is unpopular with the other students

• She tries hard to fit in with her peers.

• She is known as a know-it-all.

Which of the following statements best explains why Skeezie has trouble fitting in at school?

• He has poor hygiene, looks like a hooligan, and looks dirty.

• He has poor hygiene, is a know it all, and does well in school.

• He is poor, overweight, and lives in a trailer park.

• He is poor, acts feminine, and always paints his nails.

All of the following are examples of why Joe has trouble fitting in at school except:

• He is a great athlete and his peers are jealous of his abilities.

• He often has one of his nails painted.

• He tends to behave in ways that are considered feminine.

• He sometimes wears pink streaks in his hair.

Addie first causes a controversy (conflict) when she:

• Decides to create the Freedom Party.

• Tries to get DuShawn Carter to run for student council.

• Creates the No Name Party.

• Refuses to say The Pledge of Allegiance.

Which of the following best explains how Bobby’s Dad was affected by the death of his wife?

• He was unable to hold a steady job.

• He became an alcoholic.

• He gave up on the dream of owning a nursery.

• All of the above.

Why does DuShawn Carter agree to run as president for The Freedom Party?

• He secretly likes Addie.

• He cares about how African Americans are treated at school.

• He wants to bring attention to the prejudice he’s experienced.

• He hates Brittney and Drew and wants to get even with them.

Why do Ms. Wyman and Mr. Kiley disband the Freedom Party?

• They dislike Addie and believe she’s just a troublemaker.

• It is against school policy to have a third party.

• They believe that the two existing parties already represent minority students.

• None of the above.

Why did Addie want a third political party?

• She wanted to win something

• She didn't think everyone was represented by the two existing parties.

• She liked to stir things up and bother her teachers.

• She was angry because Brittany always won class president.

Bobby comes up with the idea for the No Name Party:

• When he witnesses Kevin Hennessy making fun of Darryl Williams.

• When he witnesses Kevin Hennessey calling Colin Briggs names.

• When Brittney laughs at Darryl Williams.

• When Kevin Hennessey makes fun of Bobby and Joe.