3.05 Growing Up Practice Quiz

A much older boy lived in the same house. He apparently drew Peter's attention to the fact that I was a childish little imp, and Peter gave me up. Which phrase identifies the best meaning of the word drew?

• to move to one side

• to pull out of place

• to make lines on a surface

• to focus

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which description best sums up Anne's view of her father, Otto Frank, in Anne Frank: A Diary of a Young Girl?

• Anne finds her father difficult to understand.

• Anne sees her father as strong and aggressive.

• Anne admires her father's quiet decency.

• Anne thinks her father is too kind to others.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

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Which excerpt from Anne Frank's diary supports the inference that Anne comes to recognize her own flaws as she gets older?

• "Despite all my theories and efforts, I miss — every day and every hour of the day — having a mother who understands me. That's why with everything I do and write, I imagine the kind of mom I'd like to be to my children later on."

• "Friday evening, for the first time in my life, I received a Christmas present. Mr. Kleiman, Mr. Kugler and the girls had prepared a wonderful surprise for us."

• "Yesterday I had a horrible fright. At eight o'clock the doorbell suddenly rang. All I could think of was that someone was coming to get us, you know who I mean."

• "Several times I came across letters dealing with the subject of 'Mummy' in such a hotheaded way that I was quite shocked, and asked myself: 'Anne, is it really you who mentioned hate? Oh, Anne, how could you!'"

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

Which answer choice best explains how the underlined participial phrase is used in this sentence? Thinking it was after eight o'clock, Sam hurried home.

• It is used as an adverb to describe the verb hurried.

• It is used as a verb to name the main action of the sentence.

• It is used as a noun and acts as the subject of the sentence.

• It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Sam.

Read the passage.

It was the hollow sound of Angeline's footsteps on the staircase and the gentle creak of the banister as she gripped it that sent Jimmy's heart racing and his eyes darting around the room in search of an escape.

How does the writer's use of the phrase "sent Jimmy's heart racing" affect this passage?

• It indicates that Jimmy's feelings about Angeline are uncertain.

• It conveys the idea that Jimmy is frightened and panicked.

• It suggest that Jimmy is hopeful and eager for what comes next.

• It demonstrates that Jimmy is a brave figure who will face his fears.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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