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Amigo Brothers by Piri Thomas April 9, 2024

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  • Read the following excerpt from the selection: Antonio crossed himself. Felix did the same. What does this indicate?
    refusal to fight clean
    distrust of each other
    their religious faith
    both b & c
  • Read the following excerpt from the selection: [Antonio] … sent back a blurring barrage of lefts …
    metaphor
    imagery
    rhyme
    simile
  • Which of the following contributes most to the conflict in the selection?
    None of the above
    Felix refusing to train with Antonio
    Antonio and Felix boxing each other
    The friendship between Antonio and Felix
  • According to the selection, what is Felix’s advantage in his boxing style?
    He was trained by professional boxers
    He uses his anger to his advantage
    He is the better slugger
    He has better footwork
  • Which of the following reasons is most likely the author’s purpose for including Spanish words in the selection?
    Both b & c
    It creates authenticity
    It is the only way the reader can identify the conflict
    It helps the author learn a new language
  • Read the following excerpt from the selection: His [Antonio’s] long legs turned to jelly … The author uses this metaphor in paragraph 83 most likely to —
    describe Antonio’s flexibility
    illustrate Antonio’s inability to maintain his balance
    illustrate Antonio’s extreme height
    illustrate Antonio’s inability to stand or maintain balance
  • Which of the following best summarizes how Antonio and Felix feel about their upcoming match?
    Angry
    Anxious
    Excited
    Sad
  • The author uses the figurative language in the previous question to —
    none of the above
    illustrate the physical intensity of their boxing training
    illustrate their skills in construction
    illustrate a distance or obstacle in their friendship
  • What does ¨pulling punches¨ mean?
    to throw a powerful punch then landing near the face
    to literally pull the arms of an opponent
    to throw a punch then pull it back to lessen the impact
    to throw a punch then miss landing it
  • “We gotta be like two heavy strangers that want the same thing and only one can have it.” Which figurative language is used here?
    Onomatopoeia
    allusion
    simile
    metaphor
  • Read the excerpt: ¨Antonio was fair, lean, and lanky, while Felix was dark, short, and husky. ¨Why does the author include this description of the two characters?
    all of the above
    To contrast their physical traits
    to compare their personalities
    To compare their boxing skils.
  • Who is the one that is known as ¨The Beast?¨?
    Felix
    Antonio
    none of the above
  • Read the excerpt: ¨But even when joking with each other, they [Antonio and Felix] both felt a wall rise up between them.¨ Which figurative language is used here?
    personification
    Simile
    Onomatopoeia
    Metaphor
  • Which of the following events could best be described as the resolution of the selection?
    Antonio and Felix training for their boxing match
    Antonio and Felix boxing each other
    Antonio and Felix leaving their match arm in arm
    Felix impressing other kids with his boxing skills
  • According to the selection, why does Antonio sit in his corner and smile at everyone?
    None of the above
    He is looking forward to the end of the fight
    He is happy he is winning the fight
    that´s what fighters do when they are hurt
  • Which of the following is most likely the reason Felix displays his boxing skills as he leaves the movie theater?
    He is worried that he is not a good boxer
    He wants to be very prepared for his fight against Antonio
    He sees kids wearing gang colors
    He wants to attract attention
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