Soccer Questions

In Tangerine, for what reasons have some of the TMS soccer players been suspended?

• The TMS soccer players were suspended for poor sportsmanship.
• The TMS soccer players were suspended for not attending practice.
• The TMS soccer players were suspended for violating team dress code.
• The soccer players were suspended for vandalizing the carnival.

Who is the soccer coach at Paul’s new school? Under what conditions does he agree to play?

• Mr. Smith; he agrees to play if Paul joins the basketball team.
• Ms.Betty Bright is the coach. Paul will be the back up goalie for the team.

• Ms. Johnson; she agrees to play if Paul pays a fee.
• Coach Lee; he agrees to play if Paul skips his classes.

What are the names of the two schools’ sports teams? Do you think these names are just coincidence, or do you think the author chose them on purpose? Explain. Wednesday, November 8th

• The teams are called the Eagles and the Tigers.
• The names of the teams are mentioned in the text.
• The author chose the names based on popular culture.
• Tangerine Middle School War Eagles.

  Lake Windsor Middle School Seagulls.

“Mike always felt better when he got his shoes off.” Who is speaking? To whom is he talking to? Explain the context and meaning of this quote. Wednesday, September 20th

• The speaker is a shoe salesman discussing sales.
• Mike is talking to his friend about his new shoes.
• Mike is giving a speech about fashion trends.
• Joey is speaking to Coach Warner. Joey was trying to tell Coach Warner about how Mike always feels better when he gets to take his shoes off and so when he got lightning strike Joey tried to make him feel more peace by taking of his shoes because that is what Mike would have done.

What is ironic about how Paul gets to play in the Palmetto game? What positive result did Paul gain by his actions? Friday, September 22

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• Paul is punished for his actions and loses the chance to play.
• That Paul got to play in that game and he did pretty good but the other team and their fans were very disrespectful but when he got better and helped his team out more. And so then they started to appreciate him more and his team.

• Paul is celebrated for his skills without needing to stand up for himself.
• Paul is given a scholarship instead of playing in the game.

“You got brothers to back you up. Nobody’s gonna mess with you, not any place, not anytime. Do you know what I’m sayin’?” Who is speaking? To whom is he talking to? What is the importance of this quote?

• The speaker is a coach motivating a sports team before a game.
• The speaker is a parent comforting their child about school.
• The speaker is a teacher advising a student about teamwork.
• Victor is speaking to Paul. And he was telling him that so he can understand if he wanted to be on the War Eagle team he needs to try harder and understand that he has good friends and good people that can protect him and help him with that.

On Wednesday, September 20th, Paul had planted a seed in Joey’s mind. What was it and what “grew as a result”?

• The thought of quitting his job grew as a result.
• Paul told him about how Theresa Cruz will take him around the school on Monday. And it grew because then he started liking her even more.

• The plan to move to a new city grew as a result.
• The idea of taking a vacation grew as a result.

“His foot started toward the ball in a powerful arc, and then the most incredible thing happened. Antoine whipped the ball away at the last second, like Lucy does with Charlie Brown.” To whom and what does this quote refer?

• Antoine and a basketball, referencing Lucy and Snoopy.
• Antoine and a football, referencing Charlie Brown and Linus.
• Antoine and a tennis ball, referencing Lucy and her friend.
• It referred to Erik and it meant that he helped them by getting the ball from their powerful kick.

How is Erik’s role in this victory portrayed on the news that night? What is your reaction to this?

• He was really excited and proud of himself and he got a lot of credit for winning and helping out his team. And I was really excited for him.

• Erik is shown as a bystander who had no influence on the victory.
• Erik is criticized for making poor decisions that led to the victory.
• Erik is depicted as a minor player with little impact on the outcome.

“That’s what I think when I watch Shandra in goal- how sharp she looks, how big she looks, like one of those American Gladiators.” What does Paul mean by “American Gladiators”? Describe what these people would look like.

• American Gladiators are known for their agility and speed.
• American Gladiators are primarily known for their intelligence and strategy.
• American Gladiators are famous for their artistic performances and dance skills.
• She looks really strong and muscular when she was in goal and these people are very big a muscular.