McFarland, USA

Who is the main character (protagonist) in McFarland, USA?

• • Coach Jim White

• • Thomas Valles

• • Maria Marisol

• • David Diaz

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What is the biggest challenge (antagonist) Coach White faces?

• • His family doesn’t want to live in McFarland.

• • The students don’t like sports.

• • Rival coaches trying to stop him.

• • The economic and social struggles of the community.

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Where does the story of McFarland, USA happen?

• • San Diego, California

• • McFarland, California

• • Los Angeles, California

• • Fresno, California

What is the main story (plot) in McFarland, USA?

• • Coach White creates a cross-country team and helps the runners succeed.

• • The White family adjusts to life in a big city.

• • Coach White wants to leave McFarland for a better job.

• • Coach White tries to build a football team in McFarland.

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How does living in McFarland change the characters?

• • They face fewer school problems.

• They don’t get along with their families.

• • They have to work hard and face money problems.

• They have a lot of sports equipment.

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What is the main conflict Coach White has with his team?

• • Man vs. Nature

• • Man vs. Society

• • Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

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Which of these conflict is person vs. self?

• • The team members not wanting to train

• • The team competing with other schools

• • McFarland’s money problems

• • Coach White’s decision to stay or leave McFarland

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From whose point of view is the story mainly told?

• • Coach White

• • The cross-country team members

• • Mrs. White

• • The principal

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What is the main theme of McFarland, USA?

• • Teamwork, community, and resilience

• • Academic success

• • The importance of wealth

• • Personal fame

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How does the theme of not giving up (perseverance) show in the lives of the team members?

• • They struggle with motivation.

• • They compete but never win.

• They rely only on Coach White

• • They overcome money and family challenges to reach their goals.

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