Question

mr. pinnock
english 1
on the come up quiz - chapter 1
use your novel to answer the following questions. to get full credit, you must answer using complete
sentences

1. what is the setting of the chapter?
2. why is bri sitting anxiously in class?
3. what is the meaning of the analogy used on page 4, “but jay said i better get close since she paid these folks

a light bill for this class?

1. what does she mean by, “every single time i get sent to her, she asks me questions that sound like they came

from how to talk to statistical black children who come to your office often, handbook? pg 7

1. what does she hope to accomplish in ‘jimmy’s boxing ring?’ pg 8
2. why does she want to win this battle? pg 9
3. theme- the central message of a story. what is the theme of chapter 1?

explain in your own words

1. mrs murray, her teacher, lectures her on failing and is surprised she wants to follow in her dad’s footsteps.

why could this be dangerous for bri? pg 7 - 8

1. the end of chapter 1 sees bri getting the call from dj hype. who is dj hype and explain his significance to

chapter 1

1. read page 12 - 13. what hardships are being faced by bri and her mother jay?explain in detail

Explanation:

These questions require understanding of literary elements such as setting, character - motivation, and theme from the novel "On The Come Up". Answers would involve referring to specific pages in the novel and analyzing the text.

Answer:

1. The answer would be found by identifying the time and place described in the chapter from the novel.
2. Analyze the events and character - thoughts on Bri's anxiety in class as described in the text.
3. Interpret the meaning of the analogy on page 4 by understanding the context in which it is used.
4. Explain the meaning of the statement by considering the context on page 7.
5. Determine what she hopes to achieve in 'Jimmy's Boxing Ring' by referring to page 8.
6. Understand Bri's motivation for wanting to win the Battle by looking at page 9.
7. Identify the central message of chapter 1 by analyzing the events and character actions.
8. Analyze the potential danger for Bri based on Mrs Murray's lecture as described on pages 7 - 8.
9. Identify who DJ Hype is and his significance by referring to the end of chapter 1.
10. List and explain the hardships faced by Bri and her mother Jay by reading pages 12 - 13.