Heat Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the main setting of "Heat" by Mike Lupica?

• A small town in the Midwest

• A suburban neighborhood

• The streets of New York City

• A beach community in California

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who is the protagonist of "Heat"?

• Michael Arroyo

• Ellie

• Justin

• Manny

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What motivates Michael to excel in baseball?

• To become famous

• To escape his troubled home life

• To honor his father's memory

• To win a school competition

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main conflict in the story "Heat"?

• A rivalry between two baseball teams

• Michael's struggle to prove his age

• A love triangle

• A mystery about a missing person

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does Michael demonstrate leadership in the story?

• By coaching younger players

• By making strategic decisions in games

• By resolving conflicts among his teammates

• All of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What inference can be made about Michael's relationship with his brother?

• They do not get along well

• They rely heavily on each other

• They rarely speak to each other

• They are competitive with each other

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is the baseball game important to Michael?

• It is his final game of the season

• Scouts from major leagues will be watching

• It could determine his future in baseball

• Both B and C

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does Michael's interaction with his coach reveal about his character?

• He is disrespectful

• He is ambitious

• He is coachable and respectful

• He is indifferent to authority

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What theme is primarily explored through Michael's experiences in "Heat"?

• The importance of education

• The challenges of young athletes

• The impact of family and perseverance

• The consequences of fame

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the community around Michael influence his actions in the story?

• They discourage him from playing baseball

• They support and encourage his baseball career

• They are indifferent to his sports activities

• They report him to the authorities

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept