Sucker

How is the narrator related to Sucker?

• they are brothers

• they are cousins

• they are uncle/nephew

• they are best friends

Which statement about Sucker is not true?

• He likes Maybelle.

• He will do crazy things if Pete tells him.

• He wears baggy clothes.

• He is a lonely kid.

Which of the following statements best summarizes how Pete's changing relationship with Maybelle affects his relationship with Sucker during the story?

• As Maybelle shows less interest in Pete, Pete shows less interest in Sucker.

• As Maybelle shows more interest in Pete, Pete shows more interest in Sucker.

• As Maybelle begins to hurt Pete's feelings, Pete begins to hurt Sucker's feelings.

• As Maybelle begins to ignore Pete, Pete begins to ignores Sucker.

Choose the correct text evidence that supports the following statement: Pete is older than Sucker.

• He's twelve, four years younger than I am, and he always knew without me even telling him that I didn't want kids that age meddling with my things.

• He didn't have many boys in the neighborhood to buddy with and his face had the look of a kid who is watching a game and waiting to be asked to play.

• All I could think about all day and night was Maybelle until I was nearly crazy

Choose the correct text evidence that supports the following statement: Pete ignores his cousin

• All I could think about day and night was Maybelle until I was nearly crazy

• I never noticed him much or thought about him and when you consider how long we have had the same room together it is funny the few things I remember.

• And Sucker thought anything I did was always swell.

What is the primary theme explored in the story 'Sucker'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Betrayal

• C) Adventure

• D) Mystery

Which character in 'Sucker' is known for being impressionable and easily influenced?

• A) Pete

• B) Maybelle

• C) Sucker

• D) Pete's mother

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Sucker' to highlight the emotional distance between characters?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Foreshadowing

In 'Sucker', how does Pete's attitude towards Sucker change throughout the story?

• A) He becomes more caring.

• B) He becomes more distant.

• C) He becomes more protective.

• D) He becomes more indifferent.

What is the setting of the story 'Sucker'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet suburb

• C) A rural farm

• D) A coastal town