Taking Sides

What is the name of the author from Taking Sides?

• Gary Paulsen

• Gary Soto

• Gary Greyson

• None of the above

Based on chapters 1-3, the reader can infer that Lincoln feels-

• excited to play against his old school.

• scared to play against his old school.

• that it doesn't matter what hapepns when he plays against his old school.

• like a traitor when he thinks about playing against his old school.

What was the problem at the beginning of the story?

• Tony was mad because Lincoln moved to a different city

• Lincoln's dad and mom got a divorce

• Lincoln's house got robbed and they moved to a Sycamore

• Lincoln did not like Roy

Who wrote Taking Sides?

• Lincoln Mendoza

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Gary Soto

What is the main theme of 'Taking Sides'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Loyalty

• C) Conflict of identity

• D) Adventure

Which character struggles with adapting to a new environment in 'Taking Sides'?

• A) Tony

• B) Lincoln

• C) Monica

• D) Roy

What sport is prominently featured in 'Taking Sides'?

• A) Baseball

• B) Soccer

• C) Basketball

• D) Football

In 'Taking Sides', what is Lincoln's main internal conflict?

• A) Choosing between two friends

• B) Deciding whether to stay in school

• C) Balancing his old neighborhood with his new one

• D) Choosing a career path

What literary device is used frequently in 'Taking Sides' to show Lincoln's thoughts?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Internal monologue

• D) Foreshadowing

Which character in 'Taking Sides' represents Lincoln's old neighborhood?

• A) Tony

• B) Monica

• C) Roy

• D) James