"Like the Sun"

in "Like the Sun," what promise does Sekhar make himself?

• to finish grading the papers

• to eat all of the food even if he doesn't like it

• to tell the truth all day

• to teach his boss music

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "Like the Sun," what type of irony is it that the boss would ask him to come listen to his music on the day that he is telling the truth all day?

• verbal

• situational

• dramatic

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "Like the Sun," what type of irony is it that we know he is telling the truth all day but his wife does not and therefore, she gets her feelings hurt?

• dramatic

• situational

• verbal

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

"truth is like the sun" is an example of what literary device?

• irony

• metaphor

• simile

• oxymoron

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the author trying to convey by saying that truth is like the sun?

• truth will make people hot

• truth will set people free

• truth is hard to look at but necessary

• truth is better in the daylight

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the moral dilemma of "Like the Sun"?

• tell the truth even if it hurts

• stay in control of your own feelings

• staying faithful to his wife

• remembering to be kind always

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is Sekhar's consequence for telling the truth?

• he has to listen to bad music

• he doesn't get to eat breakfast

• he has to grade the papers sooner

• he has to give the eulogy at the funeral

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the Headmaster feel when he thanks Sekhar for his honesty?

• merely thankful

• both thankful and offended

• merely angry

• both offended and angry

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which statement about Sekhar is best

supported by the story?

• He puts off doing unpleasant tasks.

• He is a close friend of the headmaster.

• He has taken music lessons for years.

• He values people more than his principles.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of Sekhar’s traits most influences the

plot?

• loyalty

• curiosity

• honesty

• patience

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6