2.1 Review - Literary

Select two sentences from Passage 1 that show that Ellen is willing to consider another person’s point of view.

• “I saw that she still wore the same gloomy expression of countenance, which had been manifested in the morning; and I was disposed to remove from her mind the evil influence, by a plain common-sense conversation.” (paragraph 5)

• “‘I have frequently heard you say that you would not be confined to house-hold duties and that you disliked the millinery business altogether, because you could not have your evenings for leisure.’” (paragraph 6)

• “‘What difference does it make,’ said I, ‘whether you shall be awaked [sic] by a bell, or the noisy bustle of a farm-house?’” (paragraph 10)

• “Ellen’s hearty laugh interrupted my description—and presently we proceeded, very pleasantly, to compare a country life with a factory life in Lowell.” (paragraph 13)

• “Her scowl of discontent had departed, and she was prepared to consider the subject candidly.” (paragraph 13)

Which sentence states a theme of Passage 1?

• Hard work pays off in the end.

• Country life is better than city life.

• Employers must treat workers with respect.

• It is important to consider both sides of an argument.

How do the repeated references to the ringing bell affect the dialogue between the narrator and Ellen throughout Passage 1?

• They show what the narrator has done to improve her life.

• They add to the tension of the choice Ellen is trying to make.

• They provide a contrast for the work the women do in the mill.

• They help readers understand why Ellen wants to stay in the city.

In Passage 1, how is the narrator’s point of view different from Ellen’s?

• The narrator thinks that the work the women do in the mill is easy.

• The narrator recognizes the benefits of living and working in Lowell.

• The narrator enjoys the sounds of mechanical equipment heard in the city

• The narrator acknowledges that there is not enough time for leisure in Lowell.

In Passage 2, from 'reading between the lines,' we can tell the speaker in this poem is probably _____.

• a very old man

• someone in a foreign prison

• a young child

• a woman waiting for her husband

How does the music in the filmed version develop the poem for the viewer? (RL.3.7)

• The music gives the reader something to concentrate on as they watch the film.

• The characters use the music to develop their dialogue.

• The music helps to develop the story as a parody because it is lighthearted.

• The changes in the music provide an additional layer as the mood of the poem changes.

Explain why the creator of the film used dolls in this version. (RL.3.7)

• Using dolls was the best method to accurately portray the characters.

• The dolls direct the viewer to think back to their childhood understanding of the tale and juxtapose, or contrast, the endings.

• The use of dolls allowed the mood to shift from cheerful to one of great suspense and mystery.

• Using dolls helps the reader develop an enhanced perception, or point of view, of the characters.

This question has two parts, first answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A: How does the girl (Little Red Riding Hood) in the poem change? (RL.2.6)

• Terrified to heroic.

• Frightened to strong.

• Curious to fearless.

• Shocked to violent.

This question has two parts, first answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part B: Select the lines of the poem that best demonstrates the change in the girl’s character at the end of the poem. (RL.2.6)

• She aims it at the creature's head, / And bang bang bang, she shoots him dead.

• A few weeks later, in the wood, / I came across Miss Riding Hood.

• But what a change! No cloak of red, / No silly hood upon her head.

• She said, 'Hello, and do please note / My lovely furry wolfskin coat.

What does the following excerpt reveal about the wolf’s perspective of his situation (lines 40-43)? (RL.2.6)

“That's wrong!” cried Wolf.

“Have you forgot

To tell me what BIG TEETH I've got?

Ah well, no matter what you say,

I'm going to eat you anyway.”

• The wolf had extremely specific expectations for the girl and is disappointed.

• The wolf is arrogant and selfish, thinking only of his next meal.

• The wolf cares about the size of his teeth.

• The wolf presumes he is unbeatable; this is his flaw.