Pink and Say

HOW ARE PINK AND SAY'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE WAR DIFFERENT?

• Pink likes being a soldier because it makes him feel important, while Say likes being a soldier because he gets to carry a weapon.

• Pink is afraid of being killed in the war, while Say is trying to be brave.

• Say is ready to go back and fight but Pink wants more time with his mother.

• Say is afraid of going back because he ran away, while Pink feels like the battle is personal.

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Who is the narrator of this story?

• a. Pink

• b. Moe Moe

• c. Patricia Polacco

• d. Say

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WHICH LINES FROM THE BOOK BEST ILLUSTRATE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PINK AND SAY?

• "We gotta get back to our outfits if we can find 'em"… "You mean back to the war?" I asked. I must have gone pale.​ ​

• As we rested under the willow tree, Pink asked me about my family back home. "Got one brother still at home to help run the place for Pa." I answered.

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  Then, I heard a voice. For a moment I thought I was fever dreamin', but then I felt strong hands touch my brow, splash water in my face.

• After we buried her under the willow tree, we set out. Pink figured we were a three day's walk from Union troops.

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How did meeting Pink impact Say's life?

• They became best friends and lived beside each other until they were old.

• Pink's kindness and bravery made Say want to be brave and remember Pink.

• Say was able to learn to read in the Andersonville prison.

• Moe Moe Bay took Say in and took care of him until he was an adult.

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What is Pink and Say's perspective in regards to the war?

• Pink believes they should not go back to the way, while Say thinks they should.

• Say believes they should not go back to. the war, while Pink thinks they should.

• Both Pink and Say believe they should not go back to the war.

• Both Pink and Say believe should go back to the war.

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To Pink, returning to the war is the right thing to do.

How does Say feel about returning to the war?

• The idea of war terrifies him.

• The thought of revenge excites him.

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What is the main theme of 'Pink and Say'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• War and peace

• Courage and fear

• Family and heritage

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Who is the author of 'Pink and Say'?

• Patricia Polacco

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

• Dr. Seuss

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What historical event is 'Pink and Say' set during?

• The American Civil War

• World War I

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Vietnam War

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What is the relationship between Pink and Say?

• Friends

• Brothers

• Cousins

• Enemies

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