Answers SS-English Language Arts 7Conflict and Resolution in "Amigo Brothers"

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Which sentence from "Amigo Brothers” best shows how the conflict in the story is resolved?

Felix swung out, trying to clear the pain. Only the frenzied screaming of those along ringside let him know that he had dropped Antonio.

The referee signaled the ring doctor to check the fighters out. He did so and then gave his okay. The cold-water sponges brought clarity to both amigo brothers.

Round three–the final round. Up to now it had been tick-tack-toe, pretty much even. But everyone knew there could be no draw and that this round would decide the winner.

The announcer turned to point to the winner and found himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring.

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Read the excerpt from "Amigo Brothers.”As the two climbed into the ring, the crowd exploded with a roar. Antonio and Felix both bowed gracefully and then raised their arms in acknowledgment.Antonio tried to be cool, but even as the roar was in its first birth, he turned slowly to meet Felix’s eyes looking directly into his. Felix nodded his head and Antonio responded. And both as one, just as quickly, turned away to face his own corner.This excerpt is part of the story’s

exposition.

rising action.

climax.

falling action.

Read the excerpt from "Amigo Brothers.”Felix and Antonio turned and faced each other squarely in a fighting pose. Felix wasted no time. He came in fast, head low, half hunched toward his right shoulder, and lashed out with a straight left. He missed a right cross as Antonio slipped the punch and crossed and countered with one-two-three lefts that snapped Felix’s head back, sending a mild shock coursing through him. If Felix had any small doubt about their friendship affecting their fight, it was being neatly dispelled.What part of the story does this passage represent?

the rising action

the falling action

the climax

the resolution

character versus animal

character versus character

character versus society

character versus nature

Which sentence from "Amigo Brothers” best conveys the story’s resolution?

But everyone knew there could be no draw and that this round would decide the winner.

This time, to Felix’s surprise, it was Antonio who came out fast, charging across the ring.

Cold water was poured over them to bring them back to their senses.

Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring.

Which plot element best helps readers determine the theme of "Amigo Brothers”?

the background information provided in the exposition

the excitement and action described in the rising action

the way the characters’ main problem is solved

the way that the characters behave during the climax

Which statement describes events that occur during the rising action of "Amigo Brothers”?

Information is given about the time and location of the bout between Felix and Antonio.

Antonio sits on his rooftop and thinks about his upcoming boxing match against Felix.

Felix leaves the classroom and makes his way to the ring where he will fight against Antonio.

Felix and Antonio fight so fiercely against each other in the ring that they don’t hear the bell ring.

Which excerpt from "Amigo Brothers” best conveys the main conflict in the story?

Felix, his amigo brother, was not going to be Felix at all in the ring. Just an opponent with another face. Antonio went to sleep, hearing the opening bell for the first round.

The fight was scheduled to take place in Tompkins Square Park. It had been decided that the gymnasium of the Boys Club was not large enough to hold all the people who were sure to attend.

The cheering of the crowd shook the windowpanes of the old buildings surrounding Tompkins Square Park. At the center of the ring, the referee was giving instructions to the youngsters.

Both youngsters touched gloves and nodded. They turned and danced quickly to their corners. Their head towels and dressing gowns were lifted neatly from their shoulders by their trainers’ nimble fingers.

Read the excerpt from "Amigo Brothers.”"In this corner, weighing 131 pounds, Felix Vargas. And in this corner, weighing 133 pounds, Antonio Cruz. The winner will represent the Boys Club in the tournament of champions, the Golden Gloves. There will be no draw. May the best man win.”What main conflict is best expressed in this passage?

Antonio and Felix both worry about how the fight will affect their friendship.

Neither Antonio nor Felix wants to hurt the other, but they know they must.

Both Antonio and Felix want the same thing, but only one of them will succeed.

Neither Antonio nor Felix knows who will eventually win the boxing match.

Which excerpt from "Amigo Brothers” helps the reader determine the story’s theme?

Antonio was passing some heavy time on his rooftop. How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship with Felix?

The fight had created great interest in the neighborhood. Antonio and Felix were well liked and respected. Each had his own loyal following.

Up to now it had been tick-tack-toe, pretty much even. But everyone knew there could be no draw and that this round would decide the winner.

The announcer turned to point to the winner and found himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring.

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