Question 9) Which detail from the text best supports that the narrator is critical of Scrooge? (1 point)

Question

Responses

"The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue, and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice." (Paragraph 6)
"The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue, and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice." (Paragraph 6)

"'And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good and will do me good; and I say God bless it!'" (Paragraph 25)
"'And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good and will do me good; and I say God bless it!'" (Paragraph 25)

"And Scrooge's name was good upon 'Change, for anything he chose to put his hand to" (Paragraph 1)
"And Scrooge's name was good upon 'Change, for anything he chose to put his hand to" (Paragraph 1)

"Scrooge never painted out old Marley's name. There it stood, years afterwards, above the ware-house door: Scrooge and Marley." (Paragraph 5)
"Scrooge never painted out old Marley's name. There it stood, years afterwards, above the ware-house door: Scrooge and Marley." (Paragraph 5)
Question 10
Question 10) In paragraph 6, the narrator describes Scrooge as "secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster."

What does the simile "solitary as an oyster" suggest about Scrooge?

(1 point)
Responses

He is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell.
He is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell.

He is quiet and reserved, like an oyster that does not make any noise.
He is quiet and reserved, like an oyster that does not make any noise.

He is mysterious and difficult to understand, like the inside of an oyster.
He is mysterious and difficult to understand, like the inside of an oyster.

He is open to companionship and friendship, like the shell of an oyster waiting to be opened.
He is open to companionship and friendship, like the shell of an oyster waiting to be opened.
Question 11
Question 11) What is the primary effect of the Biblical references in paragraph 88?(1 point)
Responses

They help the reader understand the root of Scrooge's behavior.
They help the reader understand the root of Scrooge's behavior.

They help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the community's Christian values.
They help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the community's Christian values.

They foreshadow the redemption Scrooge will find at the conclusion of the book.
They foreshadow the redemption Scrooge will find at the conclusion of the book.

They foreshadow that something dangerous will happen in Scrooge's future.
They foreshadow that something dangerous will happen in Scrooge's future.
Question 12
Question 12) What does the term "succeeded" most clearly mean in paragraph 91? (1 point)
Responses

failed
failed

inherited
inherited

followed
followed

accomplished
accomplished
Question 13
Question 13) What does the term "waggish" most clearly mean as used in paragraph 114? (1 point)
Responses

fearful
fearful

humorous
humorous

intelligent
intelligent

heartfelt
heartfelt
Question 14
Question 14) Which of the following best describes the mood created throughout this passage?(1 point)
Responses

Humor and disbelief, as Scrooge tries to make light of the situation.
Humor and disbelief, as Scrooge tries to make light of the situation.

Fear and unease, as Scrooge is confronted with something terrifying and struggles to maintain control.
Fear and unease, as Scrooge is confronted with something terrifying and struggles to maintain control.

Relief and comfort, as Scrooge is not at all disturbed by the ghost’s appearance.
Relief and comfort, as Scrooge is not at all disturbed by the ghost’s appearance.

Confusion and curiosity, as Scrooge tries to make sense of the situation.
Confusion and curiosity, as Scrooge tries to make sense of the situation.
Last Section: Review Questions (like you've seen on the exit tickets)
You made it through all of the reading sections. The last 6 questions are going to tie up this semester. These questions will help you to review the things we've talked about in LiveLessons that pertain to reading and test-taking. Read each question and each answer choice carefully. Go slowly as these are the last questions and your last chance to pick up points on this exam. When you complete this section, check your work and then submit the exam.
Question 15
Question 15) There are a total of 6 different informational text structure. Select the best answer below to name the text structures you reviewed this year. Remember, you need to read all of answer choices!(1 point)
Responses

Descriptive
Descriptive

Chronological
Chronological

Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast

All of the above are text structures we have reviewed
All of the above are text structures we have reviewed

None of the above
None of the above
Question 16
Question 16) In a Problem and Solution text structure, you can expect the author to provide information about. . .(1 point)
Responses

the backstory behind the issue and the issue itself
the backstory behind the issue and the issue itself

the problem and potential answers to the problem
the problem and potential answers to the problem

the problem as it developed over time
the problem as it developed over time

two different objects or ideas
two different objects or ideas
Question 17
Question 17) In a Sequentially organized text, you would expect the author to give you steps, or clearly-organized directions, for how to do something.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 18
Question 18) In the summarizing strategy "Somebody Wanted But So", you are looking for a person or character, their goal/ the thing they want to accomplish, the problems they encounter, and the solution to the situation. This can be applied to both fictional stories (or poems) and certain nonfiction texts, like historical narratives and biographies.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses for your questions:

Question 9: The detail from the text that best supports that the narrator is critical of Scrooge is:

• "The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue, and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice." (Paragraph 6)

Question 10: The simile "solitary as an oyster" suggests that Scrooge is:

• He is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell.

Question 11: The primary effect of the Biblical references in paragraph 88 is:

• They help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the community's Christian values.

Question 12: The term "succeeded" most clearly means in paragraph 91:

• inherited

Question 13: The term "waggish" most clearly means as used in paragraph 114:

• humorous

Question 14: The mood created throughout this passage is best described as:

• Fear and unease, as Scrooge is confronted with something terrifying and struggles to maintain control.

Question 15: The best answer below to name the text structures you reviewed this year is:

• All of the above are text structures we have reviewed

Question 16: In a Problem and Solution text structure, you can expect the author to provide information about:

• the problem and potential answers to the problem

Question 17: In a Sequentially organized text, you would expect the author to give you steps, or clearly-organized directions, for how to do something:

• True

Question 18: In the summarizing strategy "Somebody Wanted But So," you are looking for a person or character, their goal/ the thing they want to accomplish, the problems they encounter, and the solution to the situation:

• True

Make sure to verify your answers based on your knowledge and understanding of the text and concepts covered in your coursework. Good luck!