Amerigo

1. Why did Amerigo stop working in the trash dumps, despite finding work there?

• A) The work became too exhausting
  

• B) He was warned of the dangers by a friend
  

• C) He developed a serious infection and was advised by a doctor to avoid the dump
  

• D) He found better-paying work on the streets

2. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Amerigo and the ice cream shop owner?

• A) The owner exploited Amerigo for cheap labor
  

• B) The owner provided him food, shelter, but no payment for his work
  
  

• C) Amerigo refused to continue working because the work was too painful

• D) Amerigo enjoyed working there despite the challenges

3. What risk is highlighted by Amerigo about working at the trash dumps?

• A) High risk of serious diseases and potential death
  

• B) The possibility of being robbed or attacked
  

• C) The low earnings compared to factory work
  

• D) Frequent injuries from sorting sharp objects

4. What does the phrase “the streets are now my home” imply about the Amerigo’s living conditions?

• A) He prefers the streets over his parents' homes
  

• B) He feels a sense of security living on the streets

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  C) He has accepted homelessness as a permanent reality
  

• D) He is temporarily living on the streets until he finds work

5. In the context of the passage, what is the closest synonym for "painful" as used to describe the Amerigo's experience with the ice cream job?

• A) Exhausting
  

• B) Agonizing
  

• C) Rewarding
  

• D) Tough

6. Which word in the passage is the antonym of "alive"?

• A) Sick
  

• B) Departed

• C) Injured
  

• D) Hurt

7. Identify the grammatical error in this sentence: "The work was difficult and painful, and I had to walk for hours, offering my ice cream to whoever wanted to buy."

• A) "was difficult and painful"
  

• B) "I had to walk"
  

• C) "offering my ice cream"
  

• D) "whoever wanted to buy"

8. Why might the narrator say that, in a way, he feels "lucky"?

• A) He has enough work to survive on the streets
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• B) He recognizes that his situation, though harsh, could be worse compared to others
  

• C) He feels he has learned valuable life lessons through his hardships
  

• D) He has strong relationships with other children o