Unit 6: Two Quarters

In paragraph 2, the word Centennial, which is based on a latin root, means -

• relating to a large public gathering

• relating to a period of one hundred years

• relating to a display of one hundred structures

• relating to a celebration

Because the story is written from the first person POV, the reader is better able to understand -

• Thomas's plans for the future

• the motivations of Thomas's father

• Thomas's responses to the events

• the influence of Thomas's job

Read paragraph 38.

This paragraph shows Thomas -

• loves his mother and siblings

• is concerned that his happiness will fade

• understands the sacrifice by his father

• is overwhelemed by his feelings about the Statue of Liberty

Why might the author have chosen to introduce and to conclude the story in different time periods of the character's life?

• to emphasize the completion of the Statue of Liberty

• to highlight the significance of memories

• to establish the purpose of the Centennial Exposition

• to reveal the impact of the childhood experience

The reader can best identify this selection as historical fiction because of its -

• characters

• setting

• plot events

• theme

The author uses a simile in paragraph 11 to reveal that Thomas's father -

• is respectful

• has a commanding presence

• is overbearing

• has a pompous attitude

Paragraph 2 is important to the story because it -

• develops the resolution

• contributes to the subplot

• foreshadows the falling action

• establishes the conflict

Which sentence best explains why Thomas experiences a sense of security?

• Life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had been exciting these last few years

• As well, the construction of the building for the fair provided a much-needed job for my father

• I was lucky to find a job as a newspaper carrier, but I felt guilty keeping the money

• Eager to hear about his day's work at the construction site, I peppered him with questions

Which idea from the story does the photograph emphasize?

• Money is important for fullfillment

• Recollections are invaluable

• Parents and children share traditions

• Present actions often trigger memories

How is Thomas affected by the time period in which the story takes place?

• He has knowledge of the technology

• He appreciates his large family

• He is committed to freedom and possibility

• He learns the value of work