"West Side Story" Chapters 1-5 Quiz
Mrs. Zaber's Period 1 Class
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Who is the leader of the Sharks?
- A.
Bernardo
- B.
Riff
- C.
Action
- D.
Baby John
Correct Answer
A. BernardoExplanation
Bernardo is the leader of the Sharks because he is the only option provided in the given choices.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where does the story take place?
- A.
West side of Brooklyn
- B.
West side of the Bronx
- C.
West side of Allentown
- D.
West side of Manhattan
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D. West side of ManhattanExplanation
The story takes place on the west side of Manhattan.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who are Schrank and Krupke?
- A.
Members of the Jets
- B.
Members of the Sharks
- C.
Police Officers
- D.
Probation Officers
Correct Answer
C. Police OfficersExplanation
Schrank and Krupke are police officers. This can be inferred from their names, which sound like typical surnames of law enforcement officers. Additionally, the question does not mention any affiliation with the Jets or the Sharks, which suggests that they are not members of these groups. Therefore, the correct answer is that they are police officers.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does Anybodys want?
- A.
To join the Jets
- B.
To join the Sharks
- C.
A boyfriend
- D.
A child
Correct Answer
A. To join the JetsExplanation
Anybodys wants to join the Jets because it is mentioned in the given options. Anybodys' desire to join the Jets indicates that they have an interest in becoming a part of that group or organization.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What country did Maria and Bernardo come form?
- A.
Dominican Republic
- B.
India
- C.
Haiti
- D.
Puerto Rico
Correct Answer
D. Puerto RicoExplanation
Maria and Bernardo come from Puerto Rico.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who did the Sharks jump at the movie theatre?
- A.
Action
- B.
Diesel
- C.
Baby John
- D.
Riff
Correct Answer
C. Baby JohnExplanation
In the given question, the Sharks are mentioned, implying that they are a group of individuals. The question asks who the Sharks "jumped" at the movie theatre, which suggests an act of aggression or confrontation. Out of the given options, Baby John is the only person mentioned, indicating that he was the one who faced the aggression from the Sharks.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why did Tony quit the Jets?
- A.
To get a job and make his mom happy
- B.
To join another gang
- C.
To impress a girl
- D.
Because he was scared
Correct Answer
A. To get a job and make his mom happyExplanation
Tony quit the Jets to get a job and make his mom happy. This suggests that Tony prioritizes his family and their happiness over his involvement with the gang. By quitting the Jets and finding employment, Tony aims to contribute to his family's well-being and fulfill his mother's expectations. This decision reflects his maturity and responsibility towards his loved ones.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was Anita's boyfriend?
- A.
Riff
- B.
Bernardo
- C.
Tony
- D.
Pepe
Correct Answer
B. BernardoExplanation
The question asks about Anita's boyfriend, and the correct answer is Bernardo.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why didn't Maria like her dress?
- A.
It was an ugly color
- B.
It was an old confirmation dress
- C.
It was too small
- D.
It was stained
Correct Answer
B. It was an old confirmation dressExplanation
Maria didn't like her dress because it was an old confirmation dress.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who was "Glad Hand"?
- A.
A social worker
- B.
A police officer
- C.
Riff's father
- D.
Maria's boyfriend
Correct Answer
A. A social workerExplanation
"Glad Hand" refers to a social worker. The question is asking about the identity of this person, and the correct answer is that they were a social worker.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How did Riff insult the Sharks at the dance?
- A.
He spit at them
- B.
He refused to dance with Anita
- C.
He laughed at their clothes
- D.
He called them a racial slur
Correct Answer
B. He refused to dance with AnitaExplanation
Riff insulted the Sharks at the dance by refusing to dance with Anita. This action can be seen as disrespectful and insulting towards the Sharks as it implies that Riff considers himself superior or unwilling to associate with them. It can be interpreted as a form of exclusion and discrimination, which can be hurtful and offensive.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who did Tony fall in love with at the dance?
- A.
Anita
- B.
Graziella
- C.
Maria
- D.
Anybodys
Correct Answer
C. MariaExplanation
Tony fell in love with Maria at the dance.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Where did the Jets and the Sharks decide to meet for their war council?
- A.
The corner of 2nd Street
- B.
The Coffee Pot
- C.
The Candy Store
- D.
Room 121
Correct Answer
B. The Coffee PotExplanation
The correct answer is The Coffee Pot. The Jets and the Sharks decided to meet at The Coffee Pot for their war council.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Why did RIff order Anybodys a doughnut?
- A.
Because she was hungry
- B.
To keep her quiet
- C.
To help her gain weight
- D.
To impress her
Correct Answer
B. To keep her quietExplanation
RIff ordered Anybodys a doughnut to keep her quiet. This suggests that Anybodys was making noise or causing a disturbance, and Riff chose to give her a doughnut as a way to distract or appease her, ultimately keeping her quiet.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who was going to represent the Jets and the Sharks?
- A.
Bernardo and Diesel
- B.
Bernardo and Tony
- C.
Pepe and Action
- D.
Pepe and Baby John
Correct Answer
A. Bernardo and DieselExplanation
Bernardo and Diesel were going to represent the Jets and the Sharks.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Where was the fight going to take place?
- A.
Under the highway
- B.
In the park
- C.
At the school
- D.
On the corner
Correct Answer
A. Under the highwayExplanation
The correct answer is "Under the highway." This means that the fight was going to take place beneath the highway.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What was your favorite part of the book? Why?
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