Quest

QuestThe Absolutely True Diary

Of a Part-Time Indian

Quiz + Test =

Quest (N):1. A long and arduous journey for something. 2. A collaborative group assessment.

Quest

OverviewThe purpose of this Quest is:• To assess your comprehension of the course text,

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time India.

In addition to assessment, the aim of the Quest is threefold:• To promote peer-to-peer accountability;• To establish responsible study habits and

expectations for 8th Grade English Language Arts;• To practice recall, analytical, evaluative, and

synthetical skills orally

RulesWhile it has all of the appearances of a game, do not be deceived; this is an assessment.

Please note that:• Each of you will be placed in a team—and you will not be

permitted to choose your team members.• Each of you will be assessed individually on your

understanding and comprehension of the novel; however, you will receive a group grade.

• Each team will have 1 Lifeline, which will permit them to discuss with their team-members their answer; using the lifelines results in a .5 point deduction.

• The team that earns the highest score will be rewarded with one point of extra credit.

Total Recall

Absolutely True, or False

Did You Text

That?

Who’d Thunk

it?

Q n’ A

Q#1 Q#1 Q#1 Q#1 Q#1

Q#2 Q#2 Q#2 Q#2 Q#2

Q#3 Q#3 Q#3 Q#3 Q#3

Q#4 Q#4 Q#4 Q#4 Q#4

Question #1 for Total Recall

What change does Mary make in her life?

Question #2 for Total Recall

What happens in the first quarter of the rematch between Reardan and Wellpinit?

Question #3 for Total Recall

What happens after a strange billionaire speaks at the funeral of Junior’s grandmother?

Question #4 for Total Recall

What does Junior and Gordy share in common?

Question #1 for Absolutely True or False

During their Thanksgiving dinner, Junior asks his father what Indians should be thankful for. His father replies that they should be thankful for their wealth and good fortune.

True.False.

Question #2 for Absolutely True or False

Days after Christmas, Junior’s father arrives, hung over. Yet, his father gives him five dollars and Junior is strangely grateful for this sacrifice.

True.False.

Question #3 for Absolutely True or False

Junior believes that his grandmother’s greatest quality is her wisdom.

True.False.

Question #4 for Absolutely True or False

All of the students walk out of the Mrs. Jeremy’s classroom, protesting the fact that Junior returned to school.

True.False.

Question #1 for Did You Text That?

Explain what is happening in the passage below:

“Traveling between Reardan and Wellpinit, between the little white town and the reservation, I always felt like a stranger.”

Question #2 for Did You Text That?

Explain what Junior is talking about:

“‘I was born with water on the brain.’”

Question #3 for Did You Text That?

Explain what is happening in the passage below:

“‘Son,’ Mr. P said. ‘You’re going to find ore and more hope the farther and farther you walk away from this sad, sad, sad reservation.’”

Question #4 for Did You Text That?

Explain what is happening in the passage below:

“‘The people at home,’ I sad. ‘A lot of them call me a apple.’”

Question #1 for Who’d Thunk it?

Why does Junior draw?

Question #2 for Who’d Thunk it?

Describe one instance in the novel where Junior acted like a “warrior.”

Question #3 for Who’d Thunk it?

How does Junior ‘earn’ of ‘find’ his place at Reardan?

Question #4 for Who’d Thunk it?

In what ways is Junior a “part-time Indian”?

Question #1 for Q n’A

According to Junior, what is the worst thing about being poor?A.Not having enough money to

have what you wantB.Always going hungry C.Suffering avoidable losses, like

losing a pet

Question #2 for Q n’ A

How does Coach inspire confidence in Junior before the basketball game?A.He tells him, “You can do it.”B.He explains that he used to be a

“yucker.”C.He informs Junior that he will not

guard Rowdy.

Question #3 for Q n’ A

Why does Rowdy hate Junior?A.Rowdy thinks Junior ‘betrayed’ the

rez.B.Rowdy secretly wants to attend

Reardan.C.Rowdy had planned to beat Reardan

in basketball with Junior on his team.

Question #4 for Q n’ A

Who wins the rematch?A.ReardanB.WellipinitC.The game doesn’t finish.