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9. The author of "My Brother's Keeper" mainly develops Jamie’s character through
his actions
*dialogue and thoughts
the narrators description
other’s reaction to him
10. In "My Brother's Keeper," what does Ted want Jamie to do for him?
Give him an alibi at court*
Forge some documents
Borrow money from Uncle Harry
Go out with his old girlfriend
11. The narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis" was embarrassed about teaching Doodle to walk because
he hurt him in the process.
he hadn't asked his parents' permission.
*he was motivated to do it by Doodle's disability.
he only did it because of a dare from his friends.
12. The scarlet ibis is a symbol for Doodle because
it was hatched from a caul.
it thrives only in the warm climate.
*it could not move or make a sound.
it was out of place from the beginning.
13. What is the "first lesson" described in the poem by this name?
*how to float on one's back
how to do the backstroke
how to trend water when one is tired
how to identify the stars out at sea
14. The author of "On Turning Ten" includes the childhood fantasies, such as being invisible or a prince, in order to
show the creativity of the speaker.
explain why he no longer rides his bike
*contrast the playfulness of younger days with the more serious present
show how the child narrator spent his time before he was terminally ill.
15. In "Hanging Fire"," the speaker switches topics frequently from line to line in order to
build her feeling of anger.
*emphasize all the thoughts of someone at her young age.
describe her as too busy.
give the reader her feeling of depression.
16. Which of the following details in I Know Why Caged Bird Sings does NOT reflect that the community values education?
*the unequipped school fields
the stars for attendance and grades
the reciting of poetry and other documents
giving gifts to each child moving to the next grade
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To: mr. bacon gets burnt
Also to capitalize names.
We students have too much put on our shoulders for stuff that woun't matter in 10 years
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and i know i spelled it wrong
I'm sorry to those who are looking for answers to check, I do not have them, I expected answers from others.
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1 C
2 C
3 D
4 C
5 B
6 E
7 A
8 D
9 C
10 A
11 C
12 A
13 A
14 A
15 B
16 A
17 C
18 D
19 C
20 On your own
1. D: shimmering with colors
2. D: whirlpool
3. C. scolded
---word matching.
4. lithe: graceful; agile
5. menacing: threatening
6. bleak: hopeless; depressing
7. insistent: not giving up
8. prestigious: highly respected
---story answers.
9. B: emotional reactions
10. B: develop ted as a character who is often in trouble
11. D: an adult who had a disabled brother
12. A&C: acceptance/pride
13. C: contrast the playfulness of younger days with the more serious present
14. B: emphasize all the thoughts of someone at her young age
15. C: sing the negro national anthem
---more word things
16. B: gradually and increasingly
17. B: insecurely
18. D: overly bold
---one more story question
19. A: emphasize people's confusion with the rise and evilness of the taliban
---essay.
20. i will not give you mine because it took me 6 hours but i will say that you should choose short/easy passages.
i did my forbidden face, the scarlet ibis, and the bass, the river and sheila mant. i will give you the rite of passage for those 3.
the scarlet ibis: brother going through the experience of doodle's death
the bass, the river, and sheila mant: regret over a certain decision made
my forbidden face: stand up for what you believe in
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