Module 6 EOU Review

Module 6
End of Unit

Assessment Review

Part 1

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage from a story.

Marta was stumped. She had turned the details of the case over and over in her head, trying to figure out the answer. The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without leaving any trace or fingerprints. Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague. "I wonder…" she thought.Hesitantly, Marta typed the details of the case into the device's keyboard. It whirred and spat out a list of similar cases and how they'd been solved. Reading through the information, Marta was amazed. She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find answer! With new respect, she rushed off.

Which detail from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "technology can have good effects"?

• "The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without any trace or fingerprints."

• "Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts."

• "Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague."

• "She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find her answer!"

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage from a story.

Wind whipped at Vanessa, Mo and Jaime's faces as they trudged up the mountain. "Do you have the ice samples?" Vanessa questioned Mo again. "Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?" he responded irritably. Mo was digging into his backpack to retrieve the samples when suddenly, a gust of wind snatched them out of his hands, sending them tumbling down the mountain. "If we lose those, this was all for nothing!" Vanessa cried. The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall. How far had the samples gone? The three scientists stared at each other in horrified silence. "I'll go back for them," Jaime spoke up quietly. Vanessa and Mo looked at Jaime. He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack. "I'll go," he said louder.

Which sentence from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "Courage can be found in the people you least expect it"?

• "'Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?'" he responded irritably.

• "How far had the samples gone?"

• "The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall."

• "He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack."

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage from a story.

Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

• Some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.

• Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.

• You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.

• When you achieve a goal, you shouldn’t brag about it.

Multiple Select

Which two themes are found in both "The Boatman's Flute" and "The Mouse Bride"? (choose two)

• Weath has no bearing on who a person is.

• True love is found in the most unexpected places.

• To live fully you must experience all the wonders of life.

• Good things come to those who are true to themselves.

• Character defines people rather than appearances.

Multiple Choice

Which theme does the plot of “The Mouse Bride” best support?

• Love is revealed through music and song.

• Relatives do not always see eye to eye.

• Siblings often compete with one another.

• It is important to look beyond the surface.

Multiple Choice

What is conflict?

• Two characters getting along.
• A struggle between two opposing forces.
• The climax in a story.
• Part of the resolution.

Multiple Choice

Tommy has to attend baseball practice this afternoon if he wants to play in the game on Saturday. However, he agreed to watch his little brother so his mother could go to visit his aunt, who is in the hospital.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Multiple Choice

Maria could not decide if she wanted a salad or a sandwich for lunch.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Multiple Choice

Fearing the approaching storm, John closed all the windows in the house and went into the basement.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Multiple Choice

Faith and her sister, Olivia, are having a competition to see who can earn the highest grade during the grading period at school.

• Internal
• External

Multiple Choice

How is the conflict/problem resolved in "The Boatman's Flute?"

• The Mandarin's daughter rejects the Boatman

• The Mandarin makes the Boatman marry his daughter

• The Mandarin's daughter cries a tear of regret and releases the Boatman's soul.