Exploring Patina: Chapters 3 and 4

What motivates Patina to push herself so hard during track practice in Chapter 3?

• She wants to impress her coach.

• She is determined to win a medal for her mother.

• She is trying to beat her personal best time.

• She wants to be the fastest runner in her school.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Summarize the key event that occurs during the track meet in Chapter 4.

• Patina wins her race and sets a new record.

• Patina trips and falls, losing the race.

• Patina helps a teammate who is injured.

• Patina gets disqualified for a false start.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the theme represented by Patina's relationship with her family.

• Independence

• Competition

• Responsibility

• Friendship

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What symbol in Chapters 3 and 4 represents Patina's determination?

• Her running shoes

• The track

• Her medal

• The stopwatch

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Make an inference about how Patina feels about her teammates based on her actions in Chapter 4.

• She feels indifferent towards them.

• She is competitive and sees them as rivals.

• She values their support and camaraderie.

• She feels superior to them.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare and contrast Patina and her sister Maddy's attitudes towards their responsibilities at home.

• Both are equally responsible and share tasks.

• Patina is more responsible, while Maddy is carefree.

• Maddy is more responsible, while Patina is carefree.

• Neither takes their responsibilities seriously.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the author's purpose in describing Patina's internal thoughts during the race.

• To show her fear of failure

• To highlight her strategic thinking

• To emphasize her physical strength

• To illustrate her lack of focus

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the main reason Patina feels pressure to succeed in track?

• She wants to earn a scholarship.

• She wants to make her family proud.

• She wants to be famous.

• She wants to prove her coach wrong.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the author use dialogue to develop Patina's character in Chapter 3?

• By showing her argumentative nature

• By revealing her sense of humor

• By highlighting her determination and focus

• By demonstrating her lack of confidence

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What can be inferred about the relationship between Patina and her coach from their interactions in Chapter 4?

• The coach is indifferent to Patina's performance.

• The coach is supportive and believes in Patina's potential.

• The coach is critical and often discourages Patina.

• The coach is overly demanding and harsh.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking