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FREE LITERATURE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT
TANGERINE EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question 1: What are two reasons why Joey transferred to Tangerine M.S. ?
Answer:
- Paul
- Soccer
Question 2: What is the function (what do they do) of the minor characters in a story?
Answer:
They help in the telling of the story.They help move the plot events along.
Question 3: What was the nickname for the Lake Windsor cheerleaders?
Answer:
Seagals
Question 4: What Plot Event(s) enabled Paul to play soccer at Tangerine MS?
Answer:
- Sinkhole
- Mom tore up his IEP
- Victor and Tino accepted Paul onto the team.
Question 5: Name two occasions when Mr. Fisher absolved himself of a difficult situation.
Answer:
- Old Charlie Burns scandal.
- Erik's involvement in the killing of Luis
Cruz.
Question 6: What was Paul's nickname at LWMS?
Answer:
Mars Question 7: The physical setting of the story is:
Answer:
Tangerine County, FL
Question 8: What is the symbolism of Paul's glasses in Tangerine?
Answer:
They show that he can see things very clearly--visually and comprehensively.
Question 9: The story begins in what physical setting?
Answer:
- The Fisher's recently sold house in Houston.
Question 10: Foreshadowing is a device the author uses to give clues to the reader. What did Mom's finding a cigarette butt behind the water heater in their Houston garage foreshadow in the story?
Answer:
- Erik was hiding something and/or doing something wrong.
Question 11: What is the problem with Joey at Tangerine Middle School?
Answer:
Joey is conceited. He doesn't understand the kids and does not try to be friends or get along with them.
Question 12: Why was St. Anthony's considered a parochial, not a public school?
Answer:
It is a Catholic, religious school that serves mostly people from its parish (parochial).Question 13: Coach Betty Bright was a facilitator for Antoine Thomas. What did she facilitate?
Answer:
She helped Antoine tell the truth about living in Tangerine but illegally playing for Lake Windsor H.S.
Question 14: The chronological setting of the story
Answer:
Paul's 7th grade year (Erik's senior year)
Question 15: What is a protagonist?
Answer:
A person who is good (pro) and tries to solve problems in the story.Question 16: When spelling the word "conceited", what spelling rule do you follow?
Answer:
"I" before "e", except after "c".
Question 17: What is Paul's nickname at TMS?
Answer:
Fisherman Question 18: What is the name of the literary device that was used throughout the book when Paul had a memory?
Answer:
Flashback Question 19: Why was Paul expelled from Tangerine MS when Victor and Tino were only suspended for three weeks?
Answer:
Paul assaulted a teacher; the other boys assaulted another student.
Question 20: Why did Dad erase from his computer the football scholarship folders for the schools back in Houston?
Answer:
They were smaller schools and Dad wanted Erik to go to a football powerhouse like Florida, Florida State, or U of M.Question 21: What word would Theresa Cruz likely use to describe Joey and his attitude toward the kids at Tangerine Middle School? (It starts with a "c" and ends with a "d".
Answer:
Conceited
Question 22: Did you like the book, Tangerine?
Answer:
Yes or No (Sort of is a wrong answer.)
Question 23: What was the CAUSE of Erik losing most of his friends in school?
Answer:
He asked for the stolen items back, after he had given them to friends.Question 24: What was the supposed cause of Paul's poor eye sight--according to Mom and Dad?
Answer:
Solar eclipse
Question 25: What was the Main Conflict of the story?
Answer:
Paul had to learn what caused his sight problem
Question 26: What is the plot of the story?
Answer:
The main events of the story
Question 27: What nickname was assigned to Joey at Tangerine Middle School?
Answer:
Tuna
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