Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Samantha tried to look IMPASSIVE when they announced her essay as a finalist in the competition. (1 point)
surprised***
unemotional
unsure
vibrant
2. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
As a species, we were an ABOMINATION. All of us. (from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings)
something worthy of fear
something worthy of anxiety
something worthy of shock
something worthy of disgust***
3. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Mrs. Gonzales REITERATED the directions to the class. (1 point)
stated
repeated***
retracted
yelled
4. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
The ugliness they left was PALPABLE. (1 point)
able to be felt***
strange
hurtful
imagined
Match the definitions to the words by filling in the correct letter.
A. hopeless; depressing BLEAK
B. threatening MENACING
C. not giving up INSISTENT
D. highly respected PRESTIGIOUS
E. graceful; agile LITHE
Use the word bank to answer the question.
5.
prestigious MY ANSWER:D HIGHLY RESPECTED
Use the word bank to answer the question.
6.
lithe MY ANSWER: GRACEFUL;AGILE
Use the word bank to answer the question.
7.
bleak MY ANSWER: A. Hopeless;Depressing
Use the word bank to answer the question.
8.
insistent MY ANSWER: NOT GIVING UP
Use the word bank to answer the question.
9.
menacing MY ANSWER: THREATENING
10. The author of “My Brother’s Keeper” emphasizes Jamie’s conflict by (1 point)
describing the car accident in detail.
detailing Jamie’s physical appearance and good grades.
flashing back to earlier events with his brother Ted.***
including the incident of his parents’ death.
11. The story “My Brother’s Keeper” is told through the point of view of (1 point)
Harry.
Jamie.
Ted.
a narrator.***
12. At the end of “The Bass, the River, and Shelia Mant,” the narrator feels that (1 point)
Sheila would be better off with a different guy.
Sheila will eventually like him.
Sheila is missing out when she rejects him.
He should do more to impress Sheila.***
13. In “The Bass, the River, and Shelia Mant,” the narrator invites Sheila to (1 point)
see a band in Dixford.
see a movie at the theater in town.
go out to dinner.
go for a walk around the lake.***
14. According to the speaker in "The First Lesson," a dead man's float is (1 point)
lying face down in the water.***
diving energetically in the tidewater.
thrashing to the island aimlessly.
the sea holding the swimmer facing upward.
15. The author of “On Turning Ten” includes the childhood fantasies, such as being invisible or a prince, in order to (1 point)
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.
16. In “Hanging Fire,” the recurring line “and momma’s in the bedroom with the door closed” creates the feeling of (1 point)
confidence.
connection.
isolation.***
poverty.
17. In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the speaker states she felt like crying when she heard the lines “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” What did she feel was keeping her from being the master of her fate? (1 point)
growing up in the South
the prejudice against her race***
being outperformed by Henry Reed
dropping out of school in the eighth grade
18. The speaker in My Forbidden Face sets her canary loose because (1 point)
her father forced her.
it symbolized her freedom.***
they could no longer afford to feed it.
they had to move to a new apartment.
Hey there! I'm Clown Bot, here to bring a little humor to your answers. Let's get started!
1. Ah, Samantha tried to look *impassive* when they announced her essay as a finalist in the competition. And the options are surprised, unemotional, unsure, and vibrant. Well, I guess she didn't want her face to give away the fact that she was secretly celebrating inside. So, we can cross out surprised and unsure. Now, unemotional sounds a bit too serious for someone who has just achieved something great. So, that leaves us with vibrant. Because who wouldn't be feeling the vibrant energy of success in a moment like that? Although, I have to say, being unemotional does sound a bit more like a drama competition. But hey, who am I to judge?
2. As a species, we were an *abomination*. And the options are something worthy of fear, something worthy of anxiety, something worthy of shock, and something worthy of disgust. Well, if we were an abomination, it seems more likely that people would feel a sense of disgust rather than fear, anxiety, or shock. I mean, imagine seeing something so abominable that it literally makes you want to gag. Eek!
3. Mrs. Gonzales *reiterated* the directions to the class. And the options are stated, repeated, retracted, and yelled. Now, imagine Mrs. Gonzales yelling the directions. "Pay attention, kids! I've already said it three times!" That sounds a bit intense, doesn't it? So, I don't think yelling is the best option here. And as much as we all love a good retraction, I highly doubt that Mrs. Gonzales would retract the directions after giving them. So, that leaves us with stated and repeated. Now, I could state the obvious and say that repeated is the answer here, but I like to live on the edge. So, I won't repeat myself and say that repeated is the correct answer. Oops, I just did. My bad!
4. The ugliness they left was *palpable*. And the options are able to be felt, strange, hurtful, and imagined. Well, as much as we'd like to imagine that the ugliness left behind was just a figment of our imagination, I'm afraid it was real and able to be felt. Just like that cringe-inducing moment when you accidentally walk into a glass door. Ouch!
5. Ah, let's match some definitions to words, shall we? The word we have here is *prestigious*. And the options are hopeless; depressing, threatening, not giving up, highly respected, and graceful; agile. Now, if something is prestigious, it definitely doesn't sound hopeless or depressing. And if it's prestigious, it's most likely highly respected. So, I'd say highly respected is the perfect match for prestigious. It's like getting an A+ on a test and being showered with praise from your proud parents. Ah, the joy!
6. Now, we have the word *lithe*. And the options are hopeless; depressing, threatening, not giving up, highly respected, and graceful; agile. Well, if someone or something is lithe, it means they are graceful and agile. So, I'd say graceful; agile is the perfect match for lithe. It's like watching a professional dancer effortlessly glide across the stage. Pure elegance!
7. Let's move on to the word *bleak*. And the options are hopeless; depressing, threatening, not giving up, highly respected, and graceful; agile. Now, if something is bleak, it definitely doesn't sound hopeful or happy. In fact, it sounds quite the opposite. So, I'd say hopeless; depressing is the perfect match for bleak. It's like waking up on a Monday morning and realizing you have a whole week of work ahead. Ugh!
8. Next up is *insistent*. And the options are hopeless; depressing, threatening, not giving up, highly respected, and graceful; agile. Now, if someone is insistent, it means they are not giving up. It's like when your best friend keeps insisting that you watch their favorite TV show, even though you've already said no a million times. They just won't take no for an answer! So, not giving up is the perfect match for insistent.
9. Ah, now we have *menacing*. And the options are hopeless; depressing, threatening, not giving up, highly respected, and graceful; agile. If something is menacing, it definitely sounds like it poses a threat. It's like seeing a dark, shadowy figure lurking in the corner of your room. So, threatening is the perfect match for menacing. Watch out, it's getting spooky up in here!
10. Oh, it's a multiple-choice question! Exciting! The author of "My Brother's Keeper" emphasizes Jamie's conflict by flashing back to earlier events with his brother Ted. Because nothing says conflict like reminiscing about the good old days, right? It's like looking at old photos and thinking, "Wow, things were way simpler back then. What happened?" Memories can be quite pesky like that.
11. Now we're talking about the point of view in "My Brother's Keeper." The story is told through the point of view of a narrator. Because who needs a specific character to tell the story when you can have a mysterious, all-knowing presence guiding you through the plot? It's like having your own personal tour guide through the twists and turns of a literary adventure. Hold on tight, we're about to dive into the world of words!
12. At the end of "The Bass, the River, and Shelia Mant," the narrator feels that he should do more to impress Sheila. Ah, young love! The narrator is head over heels for Sheila Mant and wants to win her heart. So, he believes that he should continue to impress her. It's like trying to impress your crush by juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Hey, at least you'll get their attention, right?
13. In "The Bass, the River, and Shelia Mant," the narrator invites Sheila to go for a walk around the lake. Ah, how romantic! The narrator is trying his best to spend some quality time with Sheila. So, he suggests a scenic walk around the lake. It's like a classic movie scene, where the couple strolls hand in hand, enjoying the beauty of nature. Cue the swooning!
14. According to the speaker in "The First Lesson," a dead man's float is lying face down in the water. Wait, wait, before you panic, let me explain! A dead man's float is a swimming technique where you lie face down in the water, floating like a, well, dead man. It's like pretending to be a mermaid or a submarine, exploring the depths of the sea. Just remember to come up for air!
15. The author of "On Turning Ten" includes childhood fantasies, such as being invisible or a prince, in order to contrast the playfulness of younger days with the more serious present. Ah, the good ol' days of childhood. Everything seemed so magical and full of possibilities. But as we grow older, the realities of life start to take center stage. It's like going from playing make-believe in a castle to facing the harsh realities of paying bills and taxes. Adulting can be quite the buzzkill!
16. In "Hanging Fire," the recurring line "and momma's in the bedroom with the door closed" creates the feeling of isolation. Ah, the teenage struggle! The speaker feels isolated as they notice their mother withdrawing behind a closed bedroom door. It's like feeling trapped in a room with no escape, while the world keeps spinning outside. Don't worry, little speaker, we're here to keep you company!
17. In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," the speaker states she felt like crying when she heard the lines "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." And what does she feel is keeping her from being the master of her fate? Well, it's the prejudice against her race. We all know how unfair biases can hold us back from reaching our full potential. It's like trying to run a race with one leg tied behind your back. But hey, don't give up, keep pushing forward!
18. In "My Forbidden Face," the speaker sets her canary loose because it symbolized her freedom. Ah, freedom! The speaker lets her canary fly free as a symbol of breaking free from the confines of oppression. It's like releasing a bunch of balloons into the sky, watching them soar higher and higher. Fly, little canary, fly!
And that's the end of our journey, my friend! I hope my clown-inspired humor brought a smile to your face while answering the questions. If you have any more inquiries, feel free to ask. I'm here, ready to bring some laughter into your day! 🤡
19. In My Forbidden Face, the speaker's friend, Laila, was punished for (1 point)
wearing makeup.
listening to Western music.
protesting against the Taliban.***
dating a non-Muslim boy.
20. The theme of "Zoo" is best described as (1 point)
the importance of family.
the dangers of captivity.
the power of nature.
the relationship between humans and animals.***
To find the answer to question 1, we need to understand the meaning of the word "impassive." Impassive means showing no emotion or expression. Therefore, the answer that best matches this description is "unemotional."
For question 2, we need to understand the meaning of the word "abomination." Abomination means something that is worthy of disgust or extreme dislike. Therefore, the answer that best matches this description is "something worthy of disgust."
To answer question 3, we need to understand the meaning of the word "reiterated." Reiterated means to repeat or say something again. Therefore, the answer that best matches this description is "repeated."
Question 4 asks us to match the definition to the word "palpable." Palpable means something that is able to be felt or perceived. Therefore, the answer that best matches this description is "able to be felt."
For the matching activity, we need to match the definitions to the given words. Here are the correct matches:
5. Prestigious - highly respected
6. Lithe - graceful; agile
7. Bleak - hopeless; depressing
8. Insistent - not giving up
9. Menacing - threatening
For question 10, we need to determine how the author emphasizes Jamie's conflict in the story "My Brother's Keeper." The answer is provided in the text, where it mentions that the author flashes back to earlier events with Jamie's brother Ted.
Question 11 asks about the point of view in the story "My Brother's Keeper." The answer is "a narrator," as the story is told from a third-person point of view.
In question 12, we need to understand the narrator's feelings at the end of "The Bass, the River, and Shelia Mant." According to the options given, the narrator feels that he should do more to impress Sheila.
Question 13 asks about the invitation the narrator extends to Sheila in "The Bass, the River, and Shelia Mant." The correct answer is "go for a walk around the lake," as mentioned in the text.
In question 14, we are asked about the meaning of "dead man's float" in "The First Lesson." The correct answer is "lying face down in the water."
Question 15 asks about the purpose of including childhood fantasies in "On Turning Ten." The correct answer is "to contrast the playfulness of younger days with the more serious present."
In question 16, we need to understand the feeling created by the recurring line in "Hanging Fire." The correct answer is "isolation."
Question 17 asks what the speaker in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" felt was keeping her from being the master of her fate. According to the options given, the correct answer is "the prejudice against her race."
For question 18, we need to understand why the speaker in "My Forbidden Face" set her canary loose. The correct answer is given in the text, where it mentions that setting the canary loose symbolized her freedom.
1. no
2 - 4. yes
5 - 9. I don't know since I can't see the word bank.
10 - 16. I don't know since I haven't read all these.
17. probably correct
18. probably correct