Question 1

Question

A)
Use the summary of a story below to answer the question.

A woman discovers an old letter that tells a family secret. It turns out that the wealth the family has enjoyed for generations came from illegal activities. The woman agonizes over whether she should tell the rest of her family, who believe that their ancestors were honest shopkeepers. As she is mulling over this decision, a journalist contacts her. He is writing a newspaper article about the history of local businesses and wants to write about her ancestors. If the woman tells him the truth, it will embarrass her family. If she doesn’t, she will be perpetuating a lie. Finally, she decides not to speak to the journalist. Instead, she writes and publishes an article that reveals the truth about her ancestors and details a plan to use some of the family’s resources to help the community.
What is the central conflict of the story?

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Responses

A woman writes an article that reveals the truth about her family.
A woman writes an article that reveals the truth about her family.

A woman finds an old letter and reads it.
A woman finds an old letter and reads it.

A journalist contacts a woman about a story he is writing.
A journalist contacts a woman about a story he is writing.

A woman must decide whether to tell the truth about the past.
A woman must decide whether to tell the truth about the past.
Question 2
A)
Use the passage below to answer the question. The passage is a summary of a story.

A woman discovers an old letter that tells a family secret. It turns out that the wealth the family has enjoyed for generations came from illegal activities. The woman agonizes over whether she should tell the rest of her family, who believe that their ancestors were honest shopkeepers. As she is mulling over this decision, a journalist contacts her. He is writing a newspaper article about the history of local businesses and wants to write about her ancestors. If the woman tells him the truth, it will embarrass her family. If she doesn’t, she will be perpetuating a lie. Finally, she decides not to speak to the journalist. Instead, she writes and publishes an article that reveals the truth about her ancestors and details a plan to use some of the family’s resources to help the community.
What is the resolution of the story?

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Responses

A woman wrestles with whether to tell a secret.
A woman wrestles with whether to tell a secret.

A woman publishes an article about her family’s past.
A woman publishes an article about her family’s past.

A woman makes a shocking discovery.
A woman makes a shocking discovery.

A woman must give an answer to a reporter.
A woman must give an answer to a reporter.
Question 3
A)
Use the passage below to answer the question. The passage is a summary of a story.

A woman discovers an old letter that tells a family secret. It turns out that the wealth the family has enjoyed for generations came from illegal activities. The woman agonizes over whether she should tell the rest of her family, who believe that their ancestors were honest shopkeepers. As she is mulling over this decision, a journalist contacts her. He is writing a newspaper article about the history of local businesses and wants to write about her ancestors. If the woman tells him the truth, it will embarrass her family. If she doesn’t, she will be perpetuating a lie. Finally, she decides not to speak to the journalist. Instead, she writes and publishes an article that reveals the truth about her ancestors and details a plan to use some of the family’s resources to help the community.
Complete the sentence below. Select the correct answers from the lists.

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The main character has an internal
. The
of the story comes when a reporter arrives on the scene.
Question 4
A)
Use the passage below to answer the question.

Amber writes a narrative in which a boy named Caleb gets a job working at a bookstore. While he is working there, he notices Alicia, another employee, stealing money from the cash register. Caleb isn’t sure what to do. He tells himself that perhaps he was mistaken and Alicia didn’t really take the money. Then he sees her stealing money a second time.
What is the most logical conclusion to this story?

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Responses

A stranger catches Alicia stealing and reports her.
A stranger catches Alicia stealing and reports her.

Alicia decides she doesn’t like working in a bookstore and quits.
Alicia decides she doesn’t like working in a bookstore and quits.

Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.
Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.

The owner of the bookstore decides to sell the business.
The owner of the bookstore decides to sell the business.
Question 5
A)
Use the passage below to answer the question.

Amber writes a narrative in which a boy named Caleb gets a job working at a bookstore. While he is working there, he notices Alicia, another employee, stealing money from the cash register. Caleb isn’t sure what to do. He tells himself that perhaps he was mistaken and Alicia didn’t really take the money. Then he sees her stealing money a second time.
What tone will Amber most likely use in the conclusion?

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Responses

frightening
frightening

humorous
humorous

tragic

Answer 1

Question 1 The central conflict of the story is: A woman must decide whether to tell the truth about the past.

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Question 2 The resolution of the story is: A woman publishes an article about her family’s past.

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Question 3 Complete the sentence below. Select the correct answers from the lists. The main character has an internal struggle. The turning point of the story comes when a reporter arrives on the scene.

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Question 4 The most logical conclusion to this story is: Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.

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Question 5 The tone Amber will most likely use in the conclusion is: tragic.