Question
Exit Ticket Directions:
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Read the passage before answering the following questions.
"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Robert Browning
Question 1
Which of the following best describes a central theme of the poem? (1 point)
Responses
The use of magic is dangerous and comes at a price.
The use of magic is dangerous and comes at a price.
Nature will always win when pitted against mankind.
Nature will always win when pitted against mankind.
Family bonds can overcome any hardship in life.
Family bonds can overcome any hardship in life.
Greed and corruption can have terrible outcomes.
Greed and corruption can have terrible outcomes.
Question 2
Which detail from "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" best supports the idea that the townspeople do not trust the Mayor and the Corporation to effectively deal with the rat problem? (1 point)
Responses
"'It's easy to bid one rack one's brain — / I'm sure my poor head aches again'" (Lines 39-40)
"'It's easy to bid one rack one's brain — / I'm sure my poor head aches again'" (Lines 39-40)
"'To think we buy gowns lined with ermine / For dolts that can't or won't determine '" (Lines 25-26)
"'To think we buy gowns lined with ermine / For dolts that can't or won't determine '" (Lines 25-26)
"Save when at noon his paunch grew mutinous / For a plate of turtle, green and glutinous.)" (Lines 50-51)
"Save when at noon his paunch grew mutinous / For a plate of turtle, green and glutinous.)" (Lines 50-51)
"At length the Mayor broke silence: / 'For a guilder I'd my ermine gown sell'" (Lines 36-37)
"At length the Mayor broke silence: / 'For a guilder I'd my ermine gown sell'" (Lines 36-37)
Question 3
What do the Mayor's statements in lines 185-190 mainly reveal? (1 point)
Responses
The townspeople are fearful of what the Pied Piper might do, but they are powerless to persuade the Mayor.
The townspeople are fearful of what the Pied Piper might do, but they are powerless to persuade the Mayor.
The Mayor is an overly-confident man who cares more about money than the safety of his town.
The Mayor is an overly-confident man who cares more about money than the safety of his town.
The Mayor is afraid of the Pied Piper and plans to seek help from the army in Bagdat.
The Mayor is afraid of the Pied Piper and plans to seek help from the army in Bagdat.
The Pied Piper threatens to harm the townspeople, but the Mayor knows that he really has no power over them.
The Pied Piper threatens to harm the townspeople, but the Mayor knows that he really has no power over them.
Question 4
What is the main effect of lines 235-255 in "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"? (1 point)
Responses
The lines demonstrate that one child was spared by the Pied Piper so he could tell the children's story to future generations.
The lines demonstrate that one child was spared by the Pied Piper so he could tell the children's story to future generations.
The lines hint at the possibility that the Pied Piper will return to the town to take revenge on the adults.
The lines hint at the possibility that the Pied Piper will return to the town to take revenge on the adults.
The lines illustrate that the Pied Piper wanted to spare the children the devastation of the plague that would destroy the town.
The lines illustrate that the Pied Piper wanted to spare the children the devastation of the plague that would destroy the town.
The lines show that the children were eager to follow the Pied Piper to the magical land he promised them.
The lines show that the children were eager to follow the Pied Piper to the magical land he promised them.
Question 5
What is the effect of the allusion in lines 258-260? (1 point)
Responses
The allusion implores the reader to think carefully before engaging in magic or witchcraft.
The allusion implores the reader to think carefully before engaging in magic or witchcraft.
The allusion reminds the reader that all government decisions should be made through a vote.
The allusion reminds the reader that all government decisions should be made through a vote.
The allusion to the Bible shows that the story was often told on important trade routes.
The allusion to the Bible shows that the story was often told on important trade routes.
The allusion to a chapter of the Bible reinforces the idea that wealthy people are often greedy.
The allusion to a chapter of the Bible reinforces the idea that wealthy people are often greedy.
Question 6
What does the development of the poem suggest about the relationship between greed and humanity? (1 point)
Responses
Greed is a minor flaw in human nature, with little impact on the overall harmony of society.
Greed is a minor flaw in human nature, with little impact on the overall harmony of society.
Greed strengthens community bonds, as the townspeople unite in their decision to withhold payment from the Piper.
Greed strengthens community bonds, as the townspeople unite in their decision to withhold payment from the Piper.
Greed ultimately leads to the loss of what is most valuable, as shown by the townspeople’s refusal to pay the Piper and the tragic consequence of losing their children.
Greed ultimately leads to the loss of what is most valuable, as shown by the townspeople’s refusal to pay the Piper and the tragic consequence of losing their children.
Greed inspires positive change, as the townspeople learn to value their wealth more after the Piper leaves.
This is a Live Lesson Exit Ticket that can NOT be completed unless you are in your assigned Live Lesson on camera. Exit tickets submitted apart from these parameters are subject to earning a 0 due to non-compliance with Intensive Reading expectations.
Read the passage before answering the following questions.
"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Robert Browning
Question 1
Which of the following best describes a central theme of the poem? (1 point)
Responses
The use of magic is dangerous and comes at a price.
The use of magic is dangerous and comes at a price.
Nature will always win when pitted against mankind.
Nature will always win when pitted against mankind.
Family bonds can overcome any hardship in life.
Family bonds can overcome any hardship in life.
Greed and corruption can have terrible outcomes.
Greed and corruption can have terrible outcomes.
Question 2
Which detail from "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" best supports the idea that the townspeople do not trust the Mayor and the Corporation to effectively deal with the rat problem? (1 point)
Responses
"'It's easy to bid one rack one's brain — / I'm sure my poor head aches again'" (Lines 39-40)
"'It's easy to bid one rack one's brain — / I'm sure my poor head aches again'" (Lines 39-40)
"'To think we buy gowns lined with ermine / For dolts that can't or won't determine '" (Lines 25-26)
"'To think we buy gowns lined with ermine / For dolts that can't or won't determine '" (Lines 25-26)
"Save when at noon his paunch grew mutinous / For a plate of turtle, green and glutinous.)" (Lines 50-51)
"Save when at noon his paunch grew mutinous / For a plate of turtle, green and glutinous.)" (Lines 50-51)
"At length the Mayor broke silence: / 'For a guilder I'd my ermine gown sell'" (Lines 36-37)
"At length the Mayor broke silence: / 'For a guilder I'd my ermine gown sell'" (Lines 36-37)
Question 3
What do the Mayor's statements in lines 185-190 mainly reveal? (1 point)
Responses
The townspeople are fearful of what the Pied Piper might do, but they are powerless to persuade the Mayor.
The townspeople are fearful of what the Pied Piper might do, but they are powerless to persuade the Mayor.
The Mayor is an overly-confident man who cares more about money than the safety of his town.
The Mayor is an overly-confident man who cares more about money than the safety of his town.
The Mayor is afraid of the Pied Piper and plans to seek help from the army in Bagdat.
The Mayor is afraid of the Pied Piper and plans to seek help from the army in Bagdat.
The Pied Piper threatens to harm the townspeople, but the Mayor knows that he really has no power over them.
The Pied Piper threatens to harm the townspeople, but the Mayor knows that he really has no power over them.
Question 4
What is the main effect of lines 235-255 in "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"? (1 point)
Responses
The lines demonstrate that one child was spared by the Pied Piper so he could tell the children's story to future generations.
The lines demonstrate that one child was spared by the Pied Piper so he could tell the children's story to future generations.
The lines hint at the possibility that the Pied Piper will return to the town to take revenge on the adults.
The lines hint at the possibility that the Pied Piper will return to the town to take revenge on the adults.
The lines illustrate that the Pied Piper wanted to spare the children the devastation of the plague that would destroy the town.
The lines illustrate that the Pied Piper wanted to spare the children the devastation of the plague that would destroy the town.
The lines show that the children were eager to follow the Pied Piper to the magical land he promised them.
The lines show that the children were eager to follow the Pied Piper to the magical land he promised them.
Question 5
What is the effect of the allusion in lines 258-260? (1 point)
Responses
The allusion implores the reader to think carefully before engaging in magic or witchcraft.
The allusion implores the reader to think carefully before engaging in magic or witchcraft.
The allusion reminds the reader that all government decisions should be made through a vote.
The allusion reminds the reader that all government decisions should be made through a vote.
The allusion to the Bible shows that the story was often told on important trade routes.
The allusion to the Bible shows that the story was often told on important trade routes.
The allusion to a chapter of the Bible reinforces the idea that wealthy people are often greedy.
The allusion to a chapter of the Bible reinforces the idea that wealthy people are often greedy.
Question 6
What does the development of the poem suggest about the relationship between greed and humanity? (1 point)
Responses
Greed is a minor flaw in human nature, with little impact on the overall harmony of society.
Greed is a minor flaw in human nature, with little impact on the overall harmony of society.
Greed strengthens community bonds, as the townspeople unite in their decision to withhold payment from the Piper.
Greed strengthens community bonds, as the townspeople unite in their decision to withhold payment from the Piper.
Greed ultimately leads to the loss of what is most valuable, as shown by the townspeople’s refusal to pay the Piper and the tragic consequence of losing their children.
Greed ultimately leads to the loss of what is most valuable, as shown by the townspeople’s refusal to pay the Piper and the tragic consequence of losing their children.
Greed inspires positive change, as the townspeople learn to value their wealth more after the Piper leaves.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to the exit ticket questions based on the poem "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Robert Browning:
**Question 1:**
Which of the following best describes a central theme of the poem?
**Response:** Greed and corruption can have terrible outcomes.
**Question 2:**
Which detail from "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" best supports the idea that the townspeople do not trust the Mayor and the Corporation to effectively deal with the rat problem?
**Response:** "'To think we buy gowns lined with ermine / For dolts that can't or won't determine '" (Lines 25-26)
**Question 3:**
What do the Mayor's statements in lines 185-190 mainly reveal?
**Response:** The Mayor is an overly-confident man who cares more about money than the safety of his town.
**Question 4:**
What is the main effect of lines 235-255 in "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"?
**Response:** The lines hint at the possibility that the Pied Piper will return to the town to take revenge on the adults.
**Question 5:**
What is the effect of the allusion in lines 258-260?
**Response:** The allusion implores the reader to think carefully before engaging in magic or witchcraft.
**Question 6:**
What does the development of the poem suggest about the relationship between greed and humanity?
**Response:** Greed ultimately leads to the loss of what is most valuable, as shown by the townspeople’s refusal to pay the Piper and the tragic consequence of losing their children.
Make sure to review or discuss these answers in your live lesson for proper understanding and compliance with expectations!
**Question 1:**
Which of the following best describes a central theme of the poem?
**Response:** Greed and corruption can have terrible outcomes.
**Question 2:**
Which detail from "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" best supports the idea that the townspeople do not trust the Mayor and the Corporation to effectively deal with the rat problem?
**Response:** "'To think we buy gowns lined with ermine / For dolts that can't or won't determine '" (Lines 25-26)
**Question 3:**
What do the Mayor's statements in lines 185-190 mainly reveal?
**Response:** The Mayor is an overly-confident man who cares more about money than the safety of his town.
**Question 4:**
What is the main effect of lines 235-255 in "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"?
**Response:** The lines hint at the possibility that the Pied Piper will return to the town to take revenge on the adults.
**Question 5:**
What is the effect of the allusion in lines 258-260?
**Response:** The allusion implores the reader to think carefully before engaging in magic or witchcraft.
**Question 6:**
What does the development of the poem suggest about the relationship between greed and humanity?
**Response:** Greed ultimately leads to the loss of what is most valuable, as shown by the townspeople’s refusal to pay the Piper and the tragic consequence of losing their children.
Make sure to review or discuss these answers in your live lesson for proper understanding and compliance with expectations!