Fiction Pre-assessment

What is the main theme of the passage?

• Sometimes it's impossible to succeed in life.
• One problem leads to many others.
• It's possible to solve problems with courage and creativity.
• Life has many disappointments.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Based on the passage, what kind of person is Young-sup?

• humorous
• hasty
• plodding
• determined

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In paragraphs 31, 32, and 33, the author creates a mood of

• humor.
• defeat.
• honor.
• pride.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which aspect of the story BEST shows respect for an elder?

• Young-sup's desire to not show off the reel to his father.
• Young-sup's bow to the kite seller in order to acknowledge the deal.
• Young-sup's formal way of addressing the other characters.
• The inability of Young-sup's mother to go against her husband's wishes.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

In paragraph 4, the author uses the words "Your face is like a month of rain" to show that Young-sup was

• dark in color.
• feeling dreary.
• full of drops of water.
• wet from being outside.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the sentence from paragraph 30.
"He teased and cajoled his friend into buying one as well."
What does cajoled MOST LIKELY mean?

• liked
• persuaded
• ordered
• bored

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the basic conflict in the passage?

• Young-sup wants a certain reel for his kite but it belongs to someone else.
• Young-sup does not know if he can fly the kite seller's kite without damaging it.
• Young-sup needs Kite Seller Chung to sell seven kites before the end of the day.
• Young-sup needs a reel and line for his kite and doesn't have enough money to buy them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the kite seller feel about Young-sup at the end of the story?

• proud
• grateful
• annoyed
• confused

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the author organize the passage?

• She places the story's events in chronological order.
• She carefully compares Young-sup and Kee-sup.
• She shows how Korean culture affects Young-sup.
• She illustrates how Young-sup's father helps his sons.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Young-sup change in the story?

• In the beginning he is upset, but by the end he is satisfied.
• In the beginning he is hopeful, but by the end he is without hope.
• In the beginning he is determined, but by the end he is worried.
• In the beginning he is disappointed, but by the end he is boastful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3