Notes From the Midnight Driver

Why does Alex struggle with insecurity during the benefit concert?

• He forgets the lyrics.

• He realizes he is not a talented musician.

• Laurie is watching him.

• Sol criticizes his performance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Alex works with the talented teenage musicians ___ and ___ (names).

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the benefit concert in the novel?

• It showcases Alex's musical talent.

• It leads to Alex's emotional growth.

• It raises money for charity.

• It brings Alex and Sol closer.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Sol humorously tease Alex throughout the book.

• By pretending not to know anyone.

• By calling Laurie his wife.

• By playing practical jokes.

• By speaking in Yiddish phrases.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Alex come to terms with his feelings for Laurie?

• Through a Valentine's Day dance

• By writing her a love letter

• By spending time with Sol

• By playing guitar

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Sol's intense sarcasm and speech peppered with ___ phrases confuse Alex.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What significant event occurs during the second benefit concert organized by Alex?

• Sol reunites with his estranged daughter.

• Alex performs a solo guitar piece.

• Laurie confesses her feelings to Alex.

• The police arrest Alex for reckless driving.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What personal struggle does Laurie face due to her parents' divorce?

• Coping with anger issues

• Struggling with academics

• Feeling unloved

• Battling a chronic illness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main theme of the novel?

• Friendship

• Redemption

• Adolescence

• Self-awareness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why did the judge specifically pair Alex and Sol together?

• To punish them both

• To teach Alex a lesson

• To help Sol with his emphysema

• She did not pair them together.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3