Ungifted ch. 5 Exit Ticket

What inference can be made about Donovan’s feelings as he participates in the robotics team meeting?

• He feels completely out of place but tries to hide it.

• He believes he is more intelligent than the others.

• He is excited because robotics is his favorite subject.

• He doesn’t care at all about fitting in.

Which statement best represents a central theme that begins to emerge in this chapter?

• Sometimes mistakes can lead to unexpected opportunities.

• True friendship is built on honesty.

• Knowledge is more important than teamwork.

• Winning is the only goal worth pursuing.

Which two details from the chapter best show how Donovan views the other students on the robotics team?

• He notices how focused and serious they are about the robot.

• He thinks of himself as “the only normal one” among them.

• He claims he knows more about robotics than they do.

• He immediately takes control of the group.

Which sentence from the chapter best supports the idea that Donovan feels unprepared for the gifted school environment?

• “The room was buzzing with energy as the team debated the robot’s next step.”

• “I kept thinking someone would figure out I didn’t belong here.”

• “The robot was an amazing piece of technology, unlike anything I’d seen.”

• “Everyone else seemed to know exactly what to do.”

What are two ways this chapter develops the theme of belonging?

• Donovan feels like an outsider surrounded by gifted students.

• The robotics team slowly begins to accept Donovan’s presence.

• Donovan immediately becomes the leader of the robotics team.

• The team ignores Donovan’s mistakes and pretends they didn’t happen.