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Long Way Down Part 1
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English
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6th - 9th Grade
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Sayre Olson
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This quiz focuses on Part 1 of Jason Reynolds' novel "Long Way Down," specifically testing students' comprehension of key plot points, character relationships, and thematic elements from the opening section of this young adult verse novel. Designed for middle school students in grades 6-9, the assessment evaluates fundamental reading comprehension skills including character identification, plot sequencing, inference-making, and textual analysis. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of the protagonist Will's motivations and circumstances, the significance of "the rules" that govern his neighborhood, and the central conflict driving the narrative forward. The questions require students to recall specific details about character relationships, identify important quotes and their speakers, and make inferences about characters' backgrounds and motivations based on textual evidence. This assessment tests both literal comprehension and higher-order thinking skills as students analyze the moral complexity of Will's situation and the cultural context that shapes his decisions. Created by Sayre Olson, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 9, this quiz serves as an effective formative assessment tool for monitoring student comprehension during novel study. Teachers can deploy this assessment after students complete the first section of the book to gauge their understanding before progressing to more complex themes and plot developments in later chapters. The mix of multiple-choice and true/false questions makes it versatile for use as a quick warm-up activity, homework assignment, or in-class review session to reinforce key story elements and prepare students for deeper literary analysis. This quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by ensuring students have mastered the foundational plot points and character dynamics necessary for engaging in meaningful discussions about the novel's exploration of violence, grief, and moral decision-making. The assessment aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6-8.1, RL.6-8.3, and RL.6-8.10 standards, focusing on citing textual evidence, analyzing character development, and demonstrating comprehension of grade-level literary texts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the protagonist (main character) of Long Way Down?
Shawn
Will
Riggs
Jason
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the author of Long Way Down?
William Holloman
Walter Dean Myers
Jason Reynolds
Kwame Alexander
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who does Will think killed his bother?
Riggs
Shawn
Buck
Mark
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who said "when you walk in the nighttime, make sure the nighttime isn't walking into you."
Shawn
Will
Will's mom
Will's dad
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was significant about the middle drawer in Shawn's dresser?
It was broken on purpose to make it hard to open
It couldn't close, so you could always see what was inside
It was connected to the drawer below on the inside
It was missing out of the dresser
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did Will get a gun from?
Shawn's dresser
Shawn's closet
Shawn's body
Shawn, before he died
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is NOT one of "the rules?"
No crying
No snitching
Always get revenge
No violence
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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