Search for Safety Test

Which is NOT a conflict in Search for Safety?

• Larry loses his job.
• Mr. Graham argues with Ben.
• Ben is abused by Larry.
• Cindy reacts negatively when she finds out Ben receives free breakfast.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which quote from the book BEST describes what Mr. Graham thinks about Ben?

• "That's what you need to remember, son. You got to make things happen...That's what you're gunna do one day. I know it."
• "Now I appreciate your help earlier, Ben. But we just met."
• "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Mr. Mitchell."
• "You don't see animals blowing up buildings or fighting wars. If you as me, people are the scariest thing out there."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

"And if you don't get upstairs and outta my sight right now, you're gunna wish you never met me."
Who said this?

• Mr. Graham
• Dez
• Ben
• Larry

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

"When he gets home from work, he needs time to himself. Just do what he says and stay out of his way."
Who said this?

• Larry
• Cindy
• Geneva
• Mr. Graham

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

"We entered a small room with a cracked window that faced out onto busy Union Street. The walls were a faded blue, streaked in some places with brown water stains from leaks in the ceiling. A larger back room was empty except for a rusty attic fan mounted in the window. It made a clicking noise when I turned it on and worked only at slow speed."
What is the main idea of this passage?

• the small room faces out onto a busy street
• the room is depressing
• the ceiling leaks in the small room

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

"That was the day we moved in for good, and it was the first time I can remember feeling safe. Now those days were gone--and Aunt Fay would be gone too."
What conclusion can you make from this passage?

• Ben fears what will happen to him without Aunt Fay around.
• Ben realizes that he will probably never see Aunt Fay again.
• Aunt Fay is secretly happy to leave Ben.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

"Larry never said he was sorry about anything. Aunt Fay knew it too. She scowled and shook her head."
What does the word scowled mean in this sentence?

• smiled
• chuckled
• frowned
• sobbed

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

"You remind me of myself when I was your age. I was always looking for work."
Who said this?

• Larry
• Aunt Fay
• Mr. Mitchell
• Mr. Graham

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

"Maybe he came to work stinkin' like beer, or maybe he tried to boss someone around like he does here--"
Who said this?

• Geneva
• Ben
• Cindy
• Dez

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

"One of my favorites when I was a kid was Street Knight. He guarded neighborhoods at night, taking out thugs and bullies with his bare hands. Maybe it was the heat or that I was starving, but the next thing I knew, I started picturing myself facing Shamar and Rodney again. Only this time I had Street Knight's power."
What conclusion can you make about this passage?

• Ben used to enjoy Street Knight as a kid.
• Ben is hot and hungry.
• Ben wishes he could face Shamar and Rodney with Street Knight's power.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1