The Seventh Most Important Thing

Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. What is James Hampton known as?

2. What does James Hampton say getting hit by the brick was?

3. What’s the main thing that sets Arthur apart from the other juvie kids?

4. What was James Hampton wearing that prompted Arthur to throw the brick?

Multiple Choice

1. What does James Hampton push around the neighborhood that earns him his nickname?

A) an old wheelbarrow

B) a rusted shopping cart

C) a baby carriage

D) a beat-up bicycle

2. Where else did Arthur wear the suit he wears to his hearing?

A) his father’s funeral

B) a job interview

C) his cousin’s wedding

D) another court hearing

3. After learning James Hampton’s real name, Arthur prefers to think of him by his nickname for what reason?

A) The nickname is easier to remember.

B) The nickname better represents him.

C) His real name feels too formal.

D) James Hampton prefers the nickname.

4. What event precipitated Arthur throwing the brick at James Hampton?

A) Arthur had a bad day at school.

B) Arthur’s mom threw out his dad’s stuff.

C) James Hampton insulted Arthur’s father.

D) Someone dared Arthur to throw the brick.

Short-Answer Response

Answer each of the following questions in a complete sentence or sentences.