The Black Pearl

The Black Pearl

By Miranda Turgon

13. Select two ways paragraphs 7 and 8 contribute to the plot of the passage.

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13. Select two ways paragraphs 7 and 8 contribute to the plot of the passage.

• by comparing the two main characters

• by showing that the company has grown

• by demonstrating the determination of the main character

• by introducing the importance of the other workers on the boats

• by contrasting where the main character is now with where he wants to be

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14. The author uses first-person point of view in the passage. Select two statements that show how this reveals Ramón’s perspective.

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14. The author uses first-person point of view in the passage. Select two statements that show how this reveals Ramón’s perspective.

• It explains why he feels doubt.

• It shows how he calculates a pearl’s worth.

• It explains the way he was able to learn so quickly.

• It shows how he feels about the other workers in the office.

• It shows what some of his goals are.

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15. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What is a theme of the passage?

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15. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

    Part A What is a theme of the passage?

• It is important to be honest with others.

• Success means being the best at something.

• It can be frustrating to have to learn from others.

• Achieving a goal often requires patience and hard work.

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15. Achieving a goal often requires patience and hard work.

    Part B Which detail from the passage expresses the theme in Part A?

• “‘Now they sell twice as many pearls as before and finer ones.’” (paragraph 1)

• “For many years I had dreamed of the time when I would be old enough to go.” (paragraph 6)

• “But now that I was sixteen at last, I could not learn to dive for pearls until I learned many other things.” (paragraph 6)

• “My father strode back and forth, urging the men to hurry for he wanted to catch the outgoing tide.” (paragraph 7)

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16. How does paragraph 4 contribute to the plot of the passage?

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16. How does paragraph 4 contribute to the plot of the passage?

• It introduces the main problems in the story.

• It describes the types of tasks Ramón will later master.

• It describes different pearls Ramón will be working with.

• It introduces the relationship between the two main characters.

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17. Read the sentence from the passage. “My father beamed with pride.” (paragraph 1) What does the phrase “beamed with pride” suggest about Ramón’s father?

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17. Read the sentence from the passage. “My father beamed with pride.” (paragraph 1) What does the phrase “beamed with pride” suggest about Ramón’s father?

• He is talking loudly.

• He is staring at something.

• He is thinking about the future.

• He is happy to begin working with his son.

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18. Read the sentence from the passage. “‘It is a gem for the king.’” (paragraph 14) What does Ramón’s father suggest about the pearl with these words?

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18. Read the sentence from the passage. “‘It is a gem for the king.’” (paragraph 14) What does Ramón’s father suggest about the pearl with these words?

• It belongs to royalty.

• It is a gift from his son.

• It is less valuable than he expected.

• It seems to be of outstanding quality.

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19. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
    Part A How does Ramón change after four months working with his father?

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A How does Ramón change after four months working with his father?19.

• He becomes more confident in his knowledge of pearls.

• He begins to show signs of boredom with examining pearls.

• He looks forward to sharing his knowledge of pearls with others.

• He goes from being careful to being hasty in his work with pearls.

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He becomes more confident in his knowledge of pearls.

Part B How does Ramón’s change from Part A affect his relationship with his father?

• He fears his father will see he is not finished with his work.

• He now knows more about pearls than his father does.

• He admires his father more than before.

• He defends his decisions to his father.

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A How does Ramón feel when he learns his father has brought him into the family business?

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1. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A How does Ramón feel when he learns his father has brought him into the family business?

• He feels adventurous.

• He feels relieved.

• He feels anxious.

• He feels cheated.

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He feels cheated.

1. Part B Which detail from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

• “‘Now there are two Salazars to deal in pearls.’” (paragraph 1)

• “That was the happiest day of my life, that day four months ago, and yet it was not all happy.” (paragraph 5)

• “For many years I had dreamed of the time when I would be old enough to go.” (paragraph 6)

• “When you are sixteen, my father had said, you can sail with me and I will teach you how to dive in the deep water.” (paragraph 6)

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What do Ramón’s father’s words show in paragraphs 14–18?

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2. What do Ramón’s father’s words show in paragraphs 14–18?

• He is testing his son’s knowledge.

• He wants his son to agree with him.

• He is not satisfied with his son’s skills.

• He does not know as much as his son.

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