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"On the Sidewalk Bleeding" Quiz

Quiz by Theresa Nead

Grade 7
English Language Arts
New York State Next Generation Standards

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  • Q1
    What is the main theme explored in the story?
    The importance of personal identity versus group identity
    The consequences of gang violence
    The power of young love
    The effects of weather on mood
    120s
  • Q2
    Why does Andy want to remove his purple jacket before dying?
    Because he wants to stay warm
    Because he realizes his identity is more than just being a Royal
    Because he wants to give it to Laura
    Because the jacket is wet from the rain
    30s
  • Q3
    How do Freddie and Angela respond when they find Andy?
    They run away in fear of gang retaliation
    They immediately call for help
    They stay with him until help arrives
    They try to carry him to safety
    120s
  • Q4
    What does Andy realize about his membership in the Royals as he's dying?
    That it made him powerful
    That it protected him from other gangs
    That it was meaningless compared to his individual identity
    That it impressed Laura
    120s
  • Q5
    What symbolism does the rain serve throughout the story?
    It represents Andy's anger
    It represents cleansing and revelation
    It symbolizes hope for survival
    It symbolizes the gang's power
    120s
  • Q6
    How does the story end?
    The cop identifies Andy only as a Royal
    Laura finds Andy alive and saves him
    Laura asserts Andy's individual identity to the cop
    Andy survives and leaves the gang
    120s
  • Q7
    What motivates Laura to leave the dance?
    She wants to go home
    She is tired of dancing
    She has a fight with Andy
    She is worried about Andy's long absence
    120s
  • Q8
    What is significant about the drunk man's interaction with Andy?
    He misinterprets Andy's situation completely
    He calls the police immediately
    He recognizes Andy as a Royal
    He helps save Andy's life
    120s
  • Q9
    How long has Andy been lying in the alley when the story begins?
    An hour
    Ten minutes
    Thirty minutes
    Five minutes
    120s
  • Q10
    What future dreams does Andy have that he realizes he won't achieve?
    Becoming a gang leader
    Getting revenge on the Guardians
    Marrying Laura and having children
    Traveling the world
    120s
  • Q11
    What time does Laura find Andy?
    11:30 PM
    11:40 PM
    One minute past midnight
    12:00 AM
    120s
  • Q12
    What is Andy's initial reaction to being stabbed?
    He tries to fight back
    He thinks it's just a typical gang fight injury
    He calls for Laura
    He immediately realizes he's dying
    120s
  • Q13
    How do the various passersby treat Andy?
    They all try to help him
    They all purposely ignore him
    They immediately call the police
    They misunderstand or avoid getting involved
    120s
  • Q14
    What is Laura's final action in the story?
    She faints at the sight of Andy
    She takes Andy's jacket
    She tells the cop Andy's real name
    She runs away crying
    120s
  • Q15
    What does the cop's final action reveal about society's view of gang members?
    He comforts Laura
    He treats Andy as just another gang statistic
    He shows deep sympathy for Andy
    He promises to find Andy's killer
    120s

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