Benchmark Breakdown-Struggling Upward

Benchmark Breakdown-Struggling Upward

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Multiple Choice

Which quotation provides support for the theme that kind behavior will eventually be rewarded?

• A. “Luke worked where he could, helping the farmers in hay-time, and ready to do odd jobs for anyone in the village who desired his services.” (paragraph 5)

• B. “These two boys were looked upon as the chief contestants for the prize offered by their teacher.” (paragraph 6)

• C. “‘You are one of the best skaters and had an excellent chance of winning the prize.’” (paragraph 25)

• D. “‘You may use my skates, Luke,’ said Linton Tomkins. ‘I think they will fit you.’”(paragraph 26)

Multiple Choice

Which word from paragraph 1 provides context for the meaning of animated as it is used in the paragraph?

• “...lively..."

• “...group...”

• “...boys...”

• “...gathered...”

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

Randolph was his only son, a boy of sixteen, and felt that in social position and blue blood he was without a peer in the village.

What inference can be made about Randolph Duncan based on the sentence?

• Randolph thought he was better than others.

• Randolph found it difficult to make friends.

• Randolph grew up quite lonely.

• Randolph was mature for his age

Multiple Choice

How does the phrase “exercise the strictest economy” affect the meaning of paragraph 5?

• It emphasizes Luke’s desire to improve his financial situation

• It suggests that Luke deserved more opportunities than Randolph.

• It suggests that Luke had firm rules to follow at home.

• It contrasts Luke’s hard work with Randolph’s privilege.

​PLOT

​The series of events that happen in text.

Multiple Choice

How does the description of the characters in paragraph 5 shape the plot of the passage?

• It foreshadows how the conflict will eventually be resolved.

• It proves that upbringing plays no factor when it comes to competition.

• It provides details of the friendship between the characters

• it highlights a contrast between the characters that supports the theme.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase “dim the luster of” mean in paragraph 15?

• challenge

• prevent

• take away from

• wrongly predict

Multiple Choice

Which quotation supports the inference that Mr. Hooper remained a neutral judge for the ice-skating race?

• “‘As matters stand, you can't skate.’” (paragraph 20)

• “‘I think they will fit you.’” (paragraph 26)

• “‘Each boy ought to use his own skates.’” (paragraph 29)

• “Randolpd not dare gainsay the teacher, but he looked sullen.” (paragraph31)