The New KID

In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

• He is much smarter than all of his classmates and he finds this annoying

• His new friends aren’t friends with each other

• He does not get his way when he plays with his classmates

• He has a high opinion of himself that his classmates don’t agree with.

What is the challenge that both Jordan and Grandpa are dealing with?

• Using new technology

• Fitting into a new place

• Maintaining old friendships

• Living up to Chuck’s expectations

Which of the following proves that the author will follow his grandfather's advice?

• I played soccer. It was okay. Even scored a goal. But it was freezing!”

• “No, it’s usually just me and Liam, or me and Drew.”

• But luckily, the High School of Art, Music, and Mime doesn’t start till ninth grade.”

• “So I decided to see if General Tso’s Chicken could get along with Pepper Steak."

Jordan Banks has a talent for...

• singing country songs

• writing poetry

• drawing cartoons about everyday life

• playing football

What is Grandpa trying to tell Jordan when he talks about General Tso’s chicken

and pepper steak?

• General Tso's chicken is better than pepper steak

• Drew is cooler than Liam.

• Liam should only eat General Tso's chicken

• Hanging out with Liam and Drew at the same time is okay and can be fun.

What's the name of the main character?

• Jordan

• Gordan

• Jerome

• Jeremy

True or False: The main character wants to go to art school.

• True

• False

In "New Kid", what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

• He is much smarter than all of his classmates and he finds this annoying

• He does not like his new class

• His new friends aren’t friends with each other

In the story "New Kid" Jordan experiences…

• illness

• A sports injury

• Discrimination

What is the setting of "New Kid"?

• Kentucky

• New York

• New Hampshire