"Sol Painting, Inc." Reading Response Quiz

Who's the protagonist (leading character) in the story?

• Freddie

• Rudolph

• Savion

• Merci

Where does the story take place?

• Gnome, Alaska

• Ancient Egypt

• West Palm Beach, Florida

• In the mountains

Who is the antagonist (against the protagonist) in the story?

• The high school girls

• The principal

• The football team

• The custodians

What does the word "vuvuzela" mean?

• Spaghetti noodles

• Basketball court

• Alligator

• A long horn

What is the theme of the story?

• Be careful what you wish for

• The grass is greener on the other side

• Things aren't always what they seem

• Keep your chin up

Who is the dynamic character in the story ?

(A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story)

• Roli

• Luther

• Malcom

• Arthur

What change will Merci experience at the end of the summer?

• Starting a new school for 7th grade

• Moving to a new town

• Beginning her full time job in the painting crew

• Her brother will move to college

What arrangement does Sol Painting Inc have with Seaward Pines?

• Seaward Pines will pay for the work after it completed.

• Seaward Pines will allow Merci to attend without paying tuition.

• Sol Painting Inc. is the only painting company allowed at Seaward Pines.

• Seaward Pines paid Sol Painting Inc before painting was completed as a loan.

How could we categorize the girls soccer team players in this story? Select all that apply.

• Considerate

• Selfish

• Rude

• Careful

What causes Merci's perspective of her father to change?

• He accepts the job at Seaward Pines which embarrasses her.

• He decides to steal from Seaward Pines school.

• He doesn't correct the girls soccer team.

• He doesn't correct Roli's rushed and sloppy work.