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

A
Information is given about the time and location of the bout between Felix and Antonio.
B
Antonio sits on his rooftop and thinks about his upcoming boxing match against Felix.
C
Felix leaves the classroom and makes his way to the ring where he will fight against Antonio.
D
Felix and Antonio fight so fiercely against each other in the ring that they don’t hear the bell ring.
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Read the excerpt from "Amigo Brothers.”Antonio was passing some heavy time on his rooftop. How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship with Felix? After all, fighting was like any other profession. Friendship had nothing to do with it. A gnawing doubt crept in.Which statement accurately describes the type of conflict used in the excerpt?

A
The excerpt contains an internal conflict, because it shows Antonio struggling with his own thoughts and worries.
B
The excerpt contains an internal conflict, because it shows Antonio and Felix fighting against a set of rules.
C
The excerpt contains an external conflict, because it shows Antonio and Felix fighting against each other.
D
The excerpt contains an external conflict, because it shows the opposing thoughts in Antonio’s mind.
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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?

A
Antonio and Felix both worry about how the fight will affect their friendship.
B
Neither Antonio nor Felix wants to hurt the other, but they know they must.
C
Both Antonio and Felix want the same thing, but only one of them will succeed.
D
Neither Antonio nor Felix knows who will eventually win the boxing match.
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Which excerpt from "Amigo Brothers” is part of the story’s rising action?

A
The fight had created great interest in the neighborhood. Antonio and Felix were well liked and respected. Each had his own loyal following.
B
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 acknowledgement.
C
The bell sounded over and over again. Felix and Antonio were past hearing. Their blows continued to pound on each other like hailstones.
D
Finally the referee and the two trainers pried Felix and Antonio apart. Cold water was poured over them to bring them back to their senses.
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Which plot element best helps readers determine the theme of "Amigo Brothers”?

A
the background information provided in the exposition
B
the excitement and action described in the rising action
C
the way the characters’ main problem is solved
D
the way that the characters behave during the climax
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Which excerpt from "Amigo Brothers” best conveys the main conflict in the story?

A
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.
B
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.
C
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.
D
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.
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Which sentence from "Amigo Brothers” best conveys the story’s resolution?

A
But everyone knew there could be no draw and that this round would decide the winner.
B
This time, to Felix’s surprise, it was Antonio who came out fast, charging across the ring.
C
Cold water was poured over them to bring them back to their senses.
D
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.What type of conflict is described in this excerpt?

A
character versus animal
B
character versus character
C
character versus society
D
character versus nature
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Which statement best describes how the conflict in "Amigo Brothers” is resolved?

A
The boys continue to fight after the final bell, showing that they are strong.
B
The boys leave the ring together, showing that they are still good friends.
C
The boys end the fight and agree to share the Golden Gloves trophy.
D
The boys both go to their corners to receive medical care for their injuries.

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