M8W2 Weekly assessment Capturing the Knight

When does the flashback occur in the story?

• when Miguel greets Dad at the airport

• when Dad tells Miguel he is leaving on another trip

• when Miguel thanks Dad for the new chess set

• when Dad sends a phone message to Miguel

​ (a)   Miguel takes a picture of the loaded chessboard.

​ (b)   Miguel returns the shaving kit to Dad’s suitcase.

​ (c)   Miguel leaves a message on the smartphone. ​ (d)   Miguel slips the old chess set into Dad’s suitcase.

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Which sentence from the story addresses the main conflict?

• As they wound their way through the crowd, Dad inquired, “How’s your chess game?”

• “But, Dad, you just arrived,” Miguel protested.

• Dad grasped a pawn of each color, put them behind his back, and then held out both fists.

• The next morning, there was a message for Miguel on the smartphone.

Read the sentence from paragraph 8.

When Miguel saw a description of a chess set on the box, he opened it eagerly.

Think about the root scrip.

What does description mean above?

• price tag on something

• a picture that shows something

• a symbol of a brand name on something

• a written message that tells about something

Which of Miguel’s actions best shows how he faces a challenge?

• He is proud of being called the best chess player in his school.

• He is able to carry the loaded chessboard to his room safely.

• He cleverly plans to continue the chess game with Dad.

• He is very eager to answer Dad’s phone message.

Read the sentence from paragraph 17.

Miguel laughed happily as he rushed to his bedroom to plot his next move.

What is the meaning of plot above?

• make a plan

• mark a map

• an area of land

• a series of events

How are Miguel and his dad alike in the story?

• They both enjoy traveling to different places for work.

• They both love chess and share a special bond over the game.

• They both like to play sports together after school.

• They both dislike being away from home and avoid traveling.