Exploring Characters in New Kid

Who is the main character in "New Kid" by Tim Green?

• Brock

• Tommy

• Jason

• Alex

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What is the primary setting of the story?

• A small town

• A big city

• A rural farm

• A coastal village

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Summarize the key event that leads to Brock's change in the story.

• Brock wins a sports championship.

• Brock moves to a new school.

• Brock finds a new friend.

• Brock loses a family member.

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Why does Brock initially struggle at his new school?

• He misses his old friends.

• He finds the subjects too difficult.

• He feels out of place and different.

• He doesn't like the teachers.

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Analyze Brock's motivation for joining the school's sports team.

• To become popular

• To improve his skills

• To make friends and fit in

• To impress his family

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What inference can be made about Brock's character development throughout the story?

• He becomes more isolated.

• He learns to trust others.

• He becomes more competitive.

• He loses interest in sports.

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Evaluate the author's purpose in writing "New Kid."

• To inform about school life

• To explore themes of belonging and identity

• To describe a historical event

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Identify a secondary character who significantly impacts Brock's journey.

• Coach Smith

• Mr. Johnson

• Sarah

• Emily

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What is a key theme in "New Kid" by Tim Green?

• The importance of wealth

• The struggle for power

• The search for identity

• The value of tradition

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What is the central idea of New Kid

• A young boy discovers a hidden treasure that changes his life

• Being the best at sports is more important than anything else

• A boy must navigate a new identity, friendship, and danger while trying to stay safe and find where he belongs

• It's impossible to trust anyone when you're the new kid at school

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