Kamau


 * "Kamau's Finish" and "The Bunion Derby"**
 * (Pages 258-275 in the new purple Glencoe Literature Book and Online Edition)**

For each sentence below, write the boldfaced word that is the synonym for the word in parentheses.


 * financial distracted sheepishly dramatic**

1. The game's score was tied, promising a (thrilling) finale.

2. Waylon tried to think about homework, but he kept getting (sidetracked) watching TV.

3. "I've never flown on an airplane," Gabrielle told her friend (self-consciously).

4. Loretta asked her banker for (money-related) advice.


 * furnished promoter grimacing**

5. Not even the (event coordinator) could believe the boxing match went twelve rounds.

6. The dancer tripped, (wincing), and knew she'd sprained her foot.

7. The chef (supplied) his guests with cake and other desserts.

8. **Academic Vocabulary:** What is an //**implied**// theme? (page 256)

Use complete sentences to answer the following questions:

10. **Compare** Kamau's attitude about winning at the the beginning of the story with his attitude about winning at the end of the story.
 * Kamau's Finish**

11. **Infer:** What does Kamau want to prove to Mami and Baba by winning?

12. **Analyze:** Why is it important to Baba that Kamau finish the race?

13. **Evaluate:** How does Andy treat his competitors?

14. **Identify:** What is Andy's strategy, or plan, for running the race? Does it work?

15. **Analyze:** Do you think Andy's personal characteristics and habits helped him later in his life? Why or why not?