Before the Ever After

Who is the main character in "Before the Ever After"?

• ZJ

• ZJ's father

• ZJ's mother

• ZJ's friend

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the significance of the title "Before the Ever After"?

• It refers to the time before ZJ's father became famous.

• It highlights the period before ZJ's father's health issues began.

• It describes the time before ZJ was born.

• It signifies the era before ZJ's family moved to a new city.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the book "Before the Ever After" end?

• ZJ's father recovers completely.

• ZJ's family finds a new normal and continues to support each other.

• ZJ's father decides to return to playing football.

• ZJ moves away to live with relatives.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the main issue that ZJ's father faces in the book.

• He struggles with a career-ending injury.

• He deals with memory loss and mood changes.

• He faces financial difficulties.

• He has a conflict with his coach.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is a major theme of "Before the Ever After"?

• The importance of education

• The challenges of fame

• The impact of sports injuries on families

• The adventure of traveling

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How does ZJ cope with his father's condition throughout the book?

• He writes songs and plays music.

• He spends more time playing sports.

• He focuses on his schoolwork.

• He avoids talking about it with friends.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

On page 23, what happened to ZJ's dad's hands?

• They started to get weak

• They were broken

• They had arthritis

• They started shaking

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Which character in "Before the Ever After" provides a contrasting perspective to ZJ's view of his father?

• ZJ's mother

• ZJ's coach

• ZJ's best friend

• ZJ's grandmother

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Which word best describes the tone of the poem in "Before the Ever After"?

• Joyful

• Gloomy

• Angry

• Indifferent

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In "Before the Ever After," how does the author contrast the points of view of ZJ and his father?

• By showing their different reactions to a football game

• By highlighting their different dreams for the future

• By describing their different memories of the past

• By illustrating their different responses to the father's health issues

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