2.11 Semester 1

Read the passage.

When about midway of a certain block, the policeman suddenly slowed his walk. In the doorway of a darkened hardware store a man leaned, with an unlighted cigar in his mouth. As the policeman walked up to him, the man spoke up quickly.

Which is not a mood supported by the passage?

• danger

• mystery

• suspense

• humor

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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 best reveals an instance of irony in "After Twenty Years"?

• Both men return to find out what happened to the other.

• A plainclothes officer arrests "Silky" Bob.

• The city street is nearly deserted at night.

• Bob thinks he's smart, but Jimmy outwits him.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Review the dialogue.

"Everyone knows I'm the best, so I know I will win first place at the gymnastics meet this weekend," declared Gretchen with a confident smile.

Which best explains how this dialogue reveals character and moves the plot forward?

• It shows that Gretchen lacks confidence; this establishes a man vs. self conflict.

• It shows that Gretchen is boastful; this establishes a man vs. self conflict.

• It shows that Gretchen's mother pushes her too hard; this establishes a man vs. man conflict.

• It shows Gretchen doesn't care about winning; this resolves the tension.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Review the dialogue from "After Twenty Years."

"I hope Jimmy has done half as well. He was a kind of plodder, though, good fellow as he was. I've had to compete with some of the sharpest wits going to get my pile."

Which best describes Bob's traits, based on the passage?

• He is arrogant and thinks he is better than others.

• He is dishonest and manipulative.

• He is good-natured and easygoing.

• He is eager and excited to see his friend.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Review the scenario.

Glenn is writing a story set on a beautiful, tropical beach.

Which will be most helpful in creating a believable setting?

• He can use the characters' dialogue to express their fears.

• He can describe the glittering, clear water and the warmth of the sun.

• He could state the theme of the story outright.

• He could write the story from the point of view of a young girl.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3