LC 1.06 Unit Test: Life Stories

Judgment is a matter of brains-a man must start with good stock or won't succeed. His point is:

• Success as a pilot depends only on judgment.
• Good judgment is more important to a pilot than good brains.
• Pilots must have stock in the riverboat company.
• Riverboat pilots must have good judgment.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which phrase best describes the character of the young narrator in the memoir "A Cub Pilot"?

• pious and obedient
• nervous and discouraged
• energetic yet anxious
• ambitious yet incompetent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

In "A Cub Pilot," why does the author say that the Mississippi is "fickle"?

• He is angry at the Mississippi for flooding.
• The river is constantly changing.
• The relationship among pilots is often difficult.
• The occupation of a riverboat pilot is not always satisfying

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following themes can be drawn from each of the selections in this unit?

• People in authority don't always treat young people fairly.
• Experience teaches people important lessons and maturity.
• Humorous writing is the best writing.
• It's harder to grow up in an unfamiliar place than familiar

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In Russell Baker's memoir, which of the characteristics does his mother think he lacks?

• initiative
• creativity
• intelligence
• kindness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

One way Ernesto Galarza creates the tone of his writing is by

• listing all his feelings about the first day of school.
• complaining about how much he misses his old school.
• worrying about how the other children treat him.
• explaining in detail what the new school looks like.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

Which of the following is one of the ways Russell Baker paints a picture of his mother?

• include many of her wise sayings.
• He describes his parents' courtship.
• He lists a lot of physical details about her.
• He talks explicitly of his affection for her.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

The important lesson that Twain learns in "A Cub Pilot" is

• to write so that you remember your youth.
• to eat healthy foods.
• to trust your experience and education.
• to rely on authority when tough decisions must be made

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is the California setting of Ernesto Galarza's memoir significant to the story?

• California's opportunities have inspired many writers.
• As a Mexican boy, he begins school without knowing English.
• Galarza's teacher, Miss Ryan, is also a Mexican immigrant.
• In California, children go to school all year.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which point of view are all of the memoirs written in?

• 1st person 
• 2nd person
• 3rd person

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10