Better Than You

In Better Than You, what caused Dylan to nearly drown?

• The waves were too choppy, and he breathed in water.

• He was showing off and hit his head.

• He hurt his foot while diving and breathed water into his lungs.

• He was not a very good swimmer.

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In Better Than You, which evidence best shows Dylan learned his lesson about competing with is brother?

• (pg 15) Zack's pushing makes me work harder.

• (pg 12) This was his chance to beat his brother to shore!

• (pg 16) Dylan figured he might live longer if he stopped trying to outgrow Zack.

• (pg 13) Dylan woke up flat on his face in the dirt, spewing lake water.

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In Better Than You, why was Dylan so competitive with his brother?

• He felt that Zack was better at everything and he wanted to be like him.

• He did not like his brother and he wanted to beat him.

• He thought he was the best at everything.

• He was trying to win his father's love.

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In Better Than You, why did Dylan say he meant to do a belly flop on page eight?

• Because he really meant to do a belly flop.

• Because he wanted his brother to do a belly flop too.

• Because he hated to swim.

• Because he was embarrassed that his brother saw his failed attempt to dive.

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In Better Than You, which evidence best shows Dylan and Zack had a good relationship?

• (pg 6) "Put your whole face in the water when you breathe out," he coached.

• (pg 12) This was his chance to beat his brother to shore!

• (pg 10) Maybe he'd never beat his brother.

• (pg 3) After chores, he and Zack spent most days at the lake.

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In Better Than You, what is the main theme of the story?

• A) Sibling rivalry

• B) Friendship

• C) Adventure

• D) Mystery

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Which character in Better Than You is known for being competitive?

• A) Dylan

• B) Zack

• C) Their father

• D) Their friend

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In Better Than You, what lesson does Dylan learn by the end of the story?

• A) To always win

• B) To appreciate his brother

• C) To never swim again

• D) To be the best at everything

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What literary device is primarily used in Better Than You to show Dylan's internal conflict?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Internal monologue

• D) Foreshadowing

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In Better Than You, how does the author illustrate the setting of the lake?

• A) Through vivid descriptions

• B) Through dialogue

• C) Through character actions

• D) Through flashbacks

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