Quiz The Marble Champ
The story of Lupe and her will to excel in a sport that people did not think she could handle shows how far dedication can take someone. What more can you remember about Lupe’s journey to the championships? Take the quiz below as it reminds you of the exciting reed.
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In the begining of the story, you can infer that Lupe
- A.
Has no confidence in herself.
- B.
Is smart but not a good athlete.
- C.
Is good at nothing.
Correct Answer
B. Is smart but not a good athlete.Explanation
Based on the information given, it can be inferred that Lupe is smart but not a good athlete. The passage does not mention anything about her lacking confidence or being good at nothing. However, it implies that she excels academically but struggles in athletic activities.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How are marbles described in the story?
- A.
Rich glass treasures
- B.
Fragile glass insects
- C.
Small and colorful starts
Correct Answer
A. Rich glass treasuresExplanation
In the story, marbles are described as "rich glass treasures." This suggests that they are valuable and precious, possibly indicating that they hold sentimental or monetary value to the characters in the story. The use of the word "rich" implies that the marbles are not only visually appealing but also hold a certain level of significance or worth.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does Lupe do to get into shape for playing marbles?
- A.
She does push-ups on her fingertips and squeezes a rubber eraser.
- B.
She reads a book about how to win at marbles.
- C.
She runs does pull-ups on the monkey bars
Correct Answer
A. She does push-ups on her fingertips and squeezes a rubber eraser.Explanation
Lupe gets into shape for playing marbles by doing push-ups on her fingertips and squeezing a rubber eraser. This exercise routine helps to strengthen her upper body and improve her grip, which are essential for playing marbles effectively. By doing push-ups on her fingertips, she not only works on her arm and shoulder muscles but also develops finger strength and dexterity. Squeezing a rubber eraser helps to improve her hand strength and coordination. These exercises specifically target the muscles and skills required for playing marbles, making them an effective way for Lupe to prepare for the game.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What tips does Lupe's brother give her?
- A.
Lupe's brother tells her to get low, aim with one eye, and place her knuckle on the ground.
- B.
Lupe's brother tells her to lay on her stomach and place her hands flat.
- C.
Lupe's brothers tells her only to aim with her eye.
Correct Answer
A. Lupe's brother tells her to get low, aim with one eye, and place her knuckle on the ground.Explanation
Lupe's brother advises her to adopt a low position, aim using one eye, and rest her knuckle on the ground. This suggests that he is giving her tips on how to improve her accuracy and stability while shooting or aiming at something. By getting low, Lupe can have a better balance and stability, while aiming with one eye helps with focus and depth perception. Placing her knuckle on the ground can serve as a reference point or a stabilizer for her hand, further enhancing her aim.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why does Lupe invite Rachel to join the group at the championship?
- A.
Lupe invites Rachel to join the group because Rachel is the best marble player.
- B.
Lupe invites Rachel to join the group because she wants a bigger group.
- C.
Lupe invites Rachel to join the group because Rachel is alone.
Correct Answer
C. Lupe invites Rachel to join the group because Rachel is alone.Explanation
Lupe invites Rachel to join the group because Rachel is alone. This suggests that Lupe wants to include Rachel so that she doesn't feel left out or isolated. By inviting Rachel to join the group, Lupe is showing kindness and inclusivity, ensuring that Rachel has a sense of belonging and companionship during the championship.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What makes things difficult for Lupe when she plays marbles with Miss Baseball Cap?
- A.
Things get difficult because Lupe's fingers are sprained and she can't hit the marbles well.
- B.
Things get difficult because the wind blows dust into Lupe's eyes and she can't see very well.
- C.
Things get difficult because more people come to watch and Lupe gets nervous.
Correct Answer
B. Things get difficult because the wind blows dust into Lupe's eyes and she can't see very well. -
- 7.
How did Lupe's family celebrate Lupe's victory?
- A.
They went out for ice cream and put Lupe's trophies on the table for everyone to see.
- B.
They went out for hamburgers and put Lupe's trophies on the table for everyone to see.
- C.
They went out for pizza and put Lupe's trophies on the table for everyone to see.
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Why is Lupe so happy at the end of this story?
- A.
Lupe is happy because she has finally won an honor for being smart.
- B.
Lupe is happy because she has made more friends that play marbles.
- C.
Lupe is happy because she has always earned honors for being smart, but she has finally won an honor in sports.
Correct Answer
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- 9.
What is true about Lupe's last girl opponent?
- A.
She is determined to win.
- B.
She feels she is lucky to be there.
- C.
She is angry at Lupe.
Correct Answer
A. She is determined to win.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that Lupe's last girl opponent is determined to win. This implies that she has a strong desire and motivation to come out as the victor in their competition. It can be inferred that she is focused, driven, and willing to put in the necessary effort and hard work to achieve her goal of winning the match against Lupe.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Whom did Lupe play after she defeated Miss Baseball Cap?
- A.
The champion of last year's game
- B.
The winner of the boy's division
- C.
The president of the marble club
Correct Answer
B. The winner of the boy's divisionExplanation
After defeating Miss Baseball Cap, Lupe played the winner of the boy's division. This suggests that Lupe was participating in a competition that had separate divisions for boys and girls. Since Lupe defeated Miss Baseball Cap, who was presumably in the girls' division, she advanced to play against the winner of the boys' division. This indicates that Lupe was a skilled player and was able to compete against players from both divisions.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Lupe Medrano was winner of the reading contest at the public library three summers in a row. Another word for contest is
- A.
Imagination
- B.
Agreement
- C.
Competition
Correct Answer
C. CompetitionExplanation
The correct answer is "competition" because a contest is a situation in which individuals or groups compete against each other to achieve a specific goal or win a prize. In this case, Lupe Medrano won the reading contest at the public library, which implies that she competed against other participants to be declared the winner.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Lupe said nothing to her parents about her dreams of athletic glory. To be athletic means to be
- A.
Involved in sports
- B.
Good at cooking
- C.
Very intelligent
Correct Answer
A. Involved in sportsExplanation
The correct answer is "involved in sports". The passage states that Lupe said nothing to her parents about her dreams of athletic glory, which implies that she aspires to achieve success in sports. Therefore, being athletic means being involved in sports.Rate this question:
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- 13.
She signed up and was assigned her first match on baseball diamond number three. In this sentence, a match is
- A.
Something used to start fires
- B.
A game at a championship
- C.
A place where you practice
Correct Answer
B. A game at a championshipExplanation
In this sentence, the word "match" refers to a game at a championship. This can be inferred from the context of the sentence, which mentions signing up and being assigned a match on a baseball diamond. The mention of a baseball diamond and the fact that the person signed up for something suggests that it is a game being referred to, rather than something used to start fires or a place to practice.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Quivering with energy, Lupe blasted two marbles out of the circle. Your energy is like
- A.
The friends that cheer you on
- B.
The skills that you have learned
- C.
The power that you have
Correct Answer
C. The power that you haveExplanation
The correct answer is "the power that you have." This is because the sentence mentions Lupe blasting marbles out of the circle, which suggests that the energy being described is strong and forceful. This aligns with the concept of power, as power is often associated with strength and force.Rate this question:
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After the championship was over, a dog came over to see what the commotion was all about. Another word for commotion is
- A.
Excitement
- B.
Trouble
- C.
Brightness
Correct Answer
A. ExcitementExplanation
The word "commotion" refers to a state of noisy or chaotic activity. In this context, the championship has just ended, and there is likely to be a lot of noise and activity surrounding it. Therefore, the dog coming over to see what the commotion is all about suggests that it is attracted to the excitement and energy of the situation.Rate this question:
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