Analyzing Chapters 6-13 Insights

What is the central idea of Junior's experiences at Reardan in chapters 6-13 of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"?

• Junior becomes a famous basketball player.

• Junior faces challenges adapting to a new school environment.

• Junior forgets about his life on the reservation.

• Junior immediately makes many friends.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

Which character in chapters 6-13 is Junior's best friend on the reservation?

• Penelope

• Rowdy

• Gordy

• Roger

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In chapters 6-13, what does the word "rez" refer to in the context of the novel?

• A type of food

• The reservation where Junior lives

• A school subject

• A basketball team

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does the author introduce Junior’s feelings about leaving the reservation for Reardan in chapters 6-13?

• Through a flashback

• By describing Junior’s conversations with his parents

• By listing Junior’s favorite subjects

• Through Junior’s drawings and diary entries

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CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which detail from chapters 6-13 best shows how Junior’s relationship with Rowdy changes after Junior transfers to Reardan?

• Rowdy refuses to speak to Junior.

• Rowdy helps Junior with homework.

• Rowdy joins Junior at Reardan.

• Rowdy congratulates Junior on his basketball skills.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who does Junior become friends with at Reardan in chapters 6-13?

• Rowdy

• Gordy

• Roger

• Mary

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

What event happens when Junior first meets Roger at Reardan?

• They play basketball together.

• Roger makes a rude joke and Junior punches him.

• Roger helps Junior with homework.

• Roger invites Junior to his house.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What does the word "white" describe in chapters 6-13 when talking about Reardan students?

• Their favorite color

• Their skin color

• Their school mascot

• Their basketball team

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Who does Penelope confide in about her personal struggles in chapters 6-13?

• Rowdy

• Junior

• Roger

• Gordy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Gordy help Junior in chapters 6-13?

• Gordy teaches Junior how to study and encourages him to read more books.

• Gordy ignores Junior.

• Gordy plays basketball with Junior.

• Gordy moves away.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3