"Heat" Chapter 18 -19 Comprehension Questions

Why did Carlos lose his job at Hector’s Bronx Café?

• He was caught stealing.

• Business was slow, and they had to lay off busboys.

• He got into a fight with a coworker.

• He wanted to find a better-paying job.

What job does Carlos secretly take after losing his position at Hector’s?

• Working at another café.

• Selling programs at Yankee Stadium.

• Scalping tickets outside Yankee Stadium.

• Coaching baseball.

Who is Carlos’s boss in his new job as a ticket scalper?

• Hector

• Ramon Crespo

• Manny’s uncle Timo

• Mr. Minaya

How does Carlos feel about Ramon, his new boss?

• He admires him.

• He is indifferent.

• He sees him as a weasel and a cartoon shark.

• He sees him as a trustworthy friend.

Why does Michael feel disconnected from his team?

• He’s injured and can’t play.

• He’s uncertain if he’ll ever play again.

• The team no longer values him.

• He wants to quit baseball.

Why is Michael particularly worried about the upcoming visit from Mr. Gibbs?

• He thinks Mr. Gibbs will discover their father is dead.

• He is afraid Mr. Gibbs will take him and Carlos away.

• He thinks Mr. Gibbs doesn’t like him.

• He is afraid of Timo’s behavior.

Where does Michael go when he feels lonely and upset?

• The baseball field

• Mrs. Cora’s apartment

• The Yankee Stadium

• His friend Manny’s house

How does Mrs. Cora comfort Michael when he’s feeling down?

• By making him laugh with jokes.

• By watching sports with him.

• By telling him to imagine his wishes coming true.

• By teaching him to cook.

What is Michael’s main regret regarding Ellie?

• He didn’t let Manny talk to her.

• He called her a liar without thinking.

• He didn’t ask her to a baseball game.

• He ignored her when she wanted to talk.

What is Mrs. Cora’s advice to Michael about handling the situation with Ellie?

• To ignore her and move on.

• To apologize to her.

• To write a letter to her father.

• To find a new friend.