"Patina" Quiz
A talented young runner navigates challenges on and off the track while finding her place on her relay team.
middle grade | 233 pages | Published in 2017
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Test your knowledge about the book "Patina". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
These essay questions are meant to be used as a starting point for your essay or research paper.
- How does Patina's attitude towards running change throughout the story?
- What role does Patina's family play in shaping her character and decisions?
- Discuss the theme of teamwork and friendship in the book, using examples from the text.
- How does the author use Patina's experiences to address issues of race and class in the story?
- Compare and contrast Patina's relationships with her teammates and her biological family. How do these relationships influence her?
- Examine the significance of the relay race in the novel and its impact on Patina's personal growth.
- Discuss the challenges and triumphs that Patina faces as a young, African American girl in a predominantly white, affluent school.
