A)
Use the story description to answer the question.
A story focuses on a girl named Devannie moving to a new school and feeling like an
outsider. During the story, Devannie runs for president of the student council. Her
adversary, Carletta—a popular student who has been cruel to Devannie—invites people
to an invitation-only party at her house to discuss plans for the upcoming school year.
Devannie invites the entire student body to a meeting in the field next to the school.
Devannie wins the student council election by a few votes.
How does setting contribute to Carletta’s characterization?
(1 point)
Having the party at her home shows that Carletta is open to inviting others into her space.
Having the party far from the school shows that Carletta cares less about the student council
than Devannie.
The party setting shows that Carletta is most comfortable in familiar surroundings.
The exclusiveness of the party setting reinforces Carletta’s attitude toward others.
Question 12
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Use the passage to answer the question.
As Amani stood at the gate, she considered her options. She could run far away, leaving
this whole mess behind her. She would never have to think about any of it again. The
idea was tempting. It would certainly be safer. And yet… there was a lingering voice in
her mind. What if? What if? Amani had to know. She realized she wanted to know. She
took a deep breath and pushed the gate open.
Which character would best serve as a foil to Amani?
(1 point)
a cautious character who thinks before acting
a character who questions everything and seeks to learn
an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known
an inventive character who always finds a way to do things
Question 13
The Crow-Child
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Midway between a certain blue lake and a deep
forest there once stood a cottage, called by its
owner “The Rookery.”
The forest shut out the sunlight and scowled upon
the ground, breaking with shadows every ray that
fell, until only a few little pieces lay scattered
about. But the broad lake invited all the rays to
come and rest upon her, so that sometimes she
shone from shore to shore, and the sun winked
and blinked above her, as though dazzled by his
own reflection. The cottage, which was very small,
had sunny windows and dark windows. Only from
the roof could you see the mountains beyond,
where the light crept up in the morning and down
in the evening, turning all the brooks into
living silver as it passed.
But something brighter than sunshine used often
to look from the cottage into the forest, and
something even more gloomy than shadows often
glowered from its windows upon the sunny lake.
One was the face of little Ruky Lynn; and the other
was his sister’s when she felt angry or illtempered.
They were orphans, Cora and Ruky, living alone in
the cottage with an old uncle. Cora—or “Cor,” as
Ruky called her—was nearly sixteen years old, but
her brother had seen the forest turn yellow only
four times. She was, therefore, almost mother
and sister in one. The little fellow was her
companion night and day. Together they ate
and slept, and—when Cora was not at work in the
cottage—together they rambled in the wood, or
floated in their little skiff upon the lake.
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Use the story to answer the question.
What conclusion can you draw from Cora’s
interaction with Roky at the end of the story?
(1 point)
Roky and Cora have both changed for
the better.
Roky has learned his lesson, so Cora
has forgiven him.
Cora’s temper has cooled, so she has
forgiven Roky.
Cora’s guilt about how she treated Roky
has changed her.
Question 14
A Fable
by Mark Twain
Once upon a time an artist who had painted a
small and very beautiful picture placed it so that he
could see it in the mirror. He said, “This doubles
the distance and softens it, and it is twice as lovely
as it was before.”
The animals out in the woods heard of this through
the housecat, who was greatly admired by them
because he was so learned, and so refined and
civilized, and so polite and high-bred, and could
tell them so much which they didn't know before,
and were not certain about afterward. They were
much excited about this new piece of gossip, and
they asked questions, so as to get at a full
understanding of it. They asked what a picture
was, and the cat explained.
“It is a flat thing,” he said; “wonderfully flat,
marvelously flat, enchantingly flat and elegant.
And, oh, so beautiful!”
That excited them almost to a frenzy, and they said
they would give the world to see it. Then the bear
asked:
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Use the story to answer the question.
How does the cat help develop a theme?
(1 point)
The cat’s motivations cause other
characters to question something.
The cat takes actions that cause the
other animals to learn a lesson.
The cat’s actions and his ultimate fate
present a lesson for readers.
The cat observes others and
summarizes a lesson for readers.
1 answer
Answer: The exclusiveness of the party setting reinforces Carletta’s attitude toward others.
Answer: an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known
Answer: Cora’s temper has cooled, so she has forgiven Roky.
Answer: The cat’s actions and his ultimate fate present a lesson for readers.
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