"The Crow Child" by Mary Mapes Dodge

Question

Question
Use the story to answer the question.

What plot device refines the story’s theme?

(1 point)
Responses

a dream teaches a character about their own feelings
a dream teaches a character about their own feelings

a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility
a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility

a second chance allows a character to rethink a decision
a second chance allows a character to rethink a decision

a resolution allows a character to find happiness
a resolution allows a character to find happiness
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Answer 1

In "The Crow Child" by Mary Mapes Dodge, the plot device that refines the story’s theme is:

a magic event forces a character to accept responsibility.

This device highlights the importance of personal growth and taking responsibility for one's actions, which is a central theme in the story.

Answer 2

Use the story description to answer the question.

A story begins with a character trying to make a major life decision. The character goes to sleep, and the next day the storyline splits in two. One thread of scenes follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice one way. The other follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice another way. Both paths involve unexpected downsides and upsides. Near the end of the story, the character hits their head in both storylines. For a moment, the character fully understands both realities and must choose which reality to return to.
Which subplot would add tension to the story?

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Responses

one in which the character uncovers a series of clues to discover what made them dislike making big decisions
one in which the character uncovers a series of clues to discover what made them dislike making big decisions

one in which there are small hints that the character was dealing with a head injury the whole time
one in which there are small hints that the character was dealing with a head injury the whole time

one in which the character’s decision has dramatically different effects on a dear friend in each reality
one in which the character’s decision has dramatically different effects on a dear friend in each reality

one in which the character ends up with a different pet in each reality
one in which the character ends up with a different pet in each reality
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Answer 3

The subplot that would add tension to the story is:

one in which the character’s decision has dramatically different effects on a dear friend in each reality.

This subplot would create emotional stakes and conflict, as the character must grapple with the potential consequences of their choices not only on themselves but also on someone they care about deeply.

Answer 4

Which setting would best support a main character’s terrible, angry mood?(1 point)
Responses

a shack during a thunderstorm
a shack during a thunderstorm

a waterpark
a waterpark

a coffee shop on a fall morning
a coffee shop on a fall morning

a park bench on a sunny afternoon

Answer 5

The setting that would best support a main character’s terrible, angry mood is:

a shack during a thunderstorm.

This setting creates an atmosphere of tension and chaos, which complements the character's anger and turmoil. The dark, foreboding conditions of a thunderstorm can reflect the character's inner emotional state effectively.

Answer 6

"The Crow Child" by Mary Mapes Dodge

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Use the story to answer the question.

What motivates Cora to forgive Roky? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

hope that her forgiveness will help her brother grow and change
hope that her forgiveness will help her brother grow and change

the fear of her uncle’s anger
the fear of her uncle’s anger

guilt she feels after events cause her to examine her actions
guilt she feels after events cause her to examine her actions

the fact that she is a complex character
the fact that she is a complex character

her love for her brother

Answer 7

In "The Crow Child," the two correct answers that motivate Cora to forgive Roky are:

1. hope that her forgiveness will help her brother grow and change
2. her love for her brother

These motivations highlight Cora's desire for both her brother's personal development and the strength of her emotional bond with him.

Answer 8

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

“When you told me you were a pet detective, I’ll be honest,” Joan said, “I thought you were a few sandwiches short of a picnic.”

I smiled, giving her cat Scruffy a quick scratch behind the ears. “I get that a lot.”

“But you did it,” Joan said. “You brought Scruffy back! How did you find her?”

I paused, my smile frozen in place. The real story was long, a bit gross, and definitely not something my neighbor Joan would enjoy. After some quick mental calculations, I landed on a version of the tale that only involved a few minor mistruths.

“It’s funny you ask…” I began.

How does using the euphemism “a few sandwiches short of a picnic” affect the narrative?

(1 point)
Responses

It gives the conversation a more casual tone.
It gives the conversation a more casual tone.

It makes Joan’s statement seem less insulting.
It makes Joan’s statement seem less insulting.

It creates tension between Joan and the narrator.
It creates tension between Joan and the narrator.

It tells the reader more about both characters.
It tells the reader more about both characters.
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Answer 9

Using the euphemism “a few sandwiches short of a picnic” affects the narrative by:

It makes Joan’s statement seem less insulting.

The euphemism softens the impact of her initial judgment, creating a more humorous and light-hearted tone in the conversation rather than a harsh critique.

Answer 10

Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.

The bed whined when I climbed out of it—as reluctant to let go of me as I was to let go of it.
What role does personification play in the text?

(1 point)
Responses

It vividly describes the sound the bed makes.
It vividly describes the sound the bed makes.

It tells readers that the bed is old and uncomfortable.
It tells readers that the bed is old and uncomfortable.

It shows that the text is part of the fantasy genre.
It shows that the text is part of the fantasy genre.

It helps readers understand how the bed feels.
It helps readers understand how the bed feels.
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Answer 11

The role of personification in the text is:

It helps readers understand how the bed feels.

By attributing human-like qualities to the bed, the sentence conveys the bed's reluctance to let go of the narrator, reflecting the narrator's emotional connection to it.