Joe's Reward (SC Ready)

Read the sentence from the passage.
“ ‘Be careful!’ came in a warning from Joe, as the boat began to rock.”

How is the plot most advanced by the sentence?

• by predicting the resolution
• by emphasizing the climax
• by initiating the main conflict
• by clarifying the falling action

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Read the sentences from the passage.
“It was no easy matter to unfasten the garment, which was caught in a crack between two heavy stones. But at the second tug it came free, and a moment later both our hero and Mabel Mallison came to the surface.”
“ ‘I saw she was caught and that’s why I went over after her,’ answered our hero simply. ‘It wasn’t so much to do.’ ”

Which intended effect do the sentences have on the reader’s point of view?

• They influence the reader to feel great respect for Joe.
• They make the reader see that Mabel is a good swimmer.
• They give the reader the idea that Joe likes rowing the boat.
• They allow the reader to think that Mabel wants to return to the hotel.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

Read the sentence from the passage.
“But her pretty blue dress was about ruined, and Joe’s new suit did not look near as well as it had when he had donned it.”

What does the word donned mean as it is used in the sentence?

• pressed
• bought
• arranged for
• dressed in

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentence from the passage.
“The arrival of the party at the hotel caused a mild sensation.”
How does the author use the word “sensation”?

• to highlight the commotion that the appearance of Joe and Mabel causes
• to suggest that Joe and Mabel are cold from their experience in the lake
• to explain that Jennie and Mabel are sorry for ruining the day for their friends
• to emphasize the disappointment that the guests feel toward Jennie and Mabel

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Read the sentences from the passage.
“ ‘Well, perhaps something else will turn up by that time.’ Andrew Mallison drew out a fat wallet. ‘I want to reward you for saving Mabel.’ ”

What does the phrase “fat wallet” suggest to the reader?

• Andrew Mallison is unorganized.
• Andrew Mallison is impatient.
• Andrew Mallison is wealthy.
• Andrew Mallison is generous.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the sentences from the passage.
“ ‘How would you like to work for the hotel regularly?’ ”
“ ‘I’d like it first-rate if it paid.’ ”

Which feeling does the phrase “first-rate” most convey?

• tenderness
• enthusiasm
• sympathy
• playfulness

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which sentence best supports the idea that Joe is honest?

• “ ‘I can get you plenty of it.’ ”
• “ ‘I lived with Mr. Bodley, yes.’ ”
• “ ‘I’ve just sold off things, and I am going to settle in town.’ ”
• “ ‘Thank you very much, Mr. Mallison, but I don’t want any reward.’ ”

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which sentences accurately summarize the passage objectively?

• Joe rows a group of girls across a lake to gather some plants. On their return to the hotel,Jennie causes the boat to tip, and Mabel falls from the boat into the water. Joe jumps inthe water to rescue her. Mabel’s uncle, Mr. Mallison, the owner of the hotel, offers Joe areward. Joe refuses the reward and is offered a job at the hotel by Mr. Mallison.
• Joe dresses in a new tie and suit. He rows a group of girls across a lake to gather someferns and birch bark. On their way back to the hotel, Jennie causes Mabel to fall in thewater. Joe jumps in and saves Mabel. They return to the hotel in wet clothing. Joe meetsMr. Mallison. Mr. Mallison offers Joe a reward for saving his niece, Mabel.
• Joe takes his nice clean boat and rows a group of girls across a lake. The girls find fernsand birch bark to collect. On the way back to the hotel, Mabel falls into the water. Herdress gets caught in some rocks, and Joe bravely jumps in the water to rescue her.Someone in the boat kindly places a shawl on Mabel’s shoulders. They row back to thehotel in their wet clothing.
• Joe rows his boat across the lake to help a group of girls gather some ferns. On theway back to the hotel, Mabel falls into the water, and Joe jumps in to save her. Theycrawl back into the boat and head for the hotel. Mabel heads to her room to put on dryclothing. Joe meets Mabel’s uncle, Mr. Mallison, who rightly thanks Joe for saving his niece.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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This question has two parts.
Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.
Part One
How does Jennie most likely feel after Mabel falls into the water?

• annoyed
• certain
• guilty
• thankful

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Part Two
Which sentence from the passage supports the answer in Part One? Choose one answer.

• “ ‘I’d like to row,’ cried one of the ladies.”
• “ ‘You are safe now, Mabel!’ said one of her companions.”
• “ ‘I shall never forgive myself as long as I live.’ ”
• “ ‘It was brave of you to go down after Mabel.’ ”

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