He-y Come on Ou-t

In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” how do the villagers come to discover the hole?

• A landslide has swept away a shrine that had covered it.

• A typhoon has destroyed a building that had covered it.

• A child from the village falls into it by accident.

• A construction worker notices it while clearing debris.

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In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” what is remarkable about the hole that the villagers discover?

• It is very wide.

• It is in a holy place.

• It seems to be bottomless.

• It is filled with different things.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

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CCSS.RL.8.4

In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” how does the scientist who comes to examine the hole behave?

• He acts as if the hole is not at all unusual.

• He acts as if the hole is an unnatural event.

• He acts as if the hole will go away on its own.

• He acts as if the hole is too dangerous to explore.

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In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” who offers to fill the hole?

• one of the scientists

• a government worker

• a newspaper reporter

• one of the concessionaires

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.10

In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” what is the main reason that “the hole gave peace of mind to the dwellers of the city”?

• The city dwellers were relieved to know that the nuclear waste was stored safely underground.

• The city dwellers could produce more and more without worrying about the consequences.

• The city dwellers could feel safe because the hole was in the village, miles from the city.

• The city dwellers were glad to have such a wonderful place in which to bury their dead.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following would most likely be associated with the word disposal?

• rotten food

• basic needs

• extra supplies

• opposing ideas

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of resolved?

• Having completed another chapter, Sophia turned off her bedside light.

• After a lengthy discussion, the committee members finally agreed on a plan.

• Lacking Uncle Leon’s input, Marielle was not ready to plan her mother’s party.

• With loud cheers and excitement, the team greeted the returning quarterback.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

People often say, “All actions have consequences.” What does that mean? Base your answer on the meaning of consequences.

• All actions have reasons behind them.

• All actions may be risky or damaging.

• All actions are valuable in some way.

• All actions lead to results or effects.

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The police felt comforted as they used the hole to get rid of accumulations of expertly done counterfeit bills. Criminals breathed easier after throwing material evidence into the hole.

In general, how does the hole seem to make people feel?

• concerned

• wealthy

• relieved

• lawful

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Which event creates situational irony in the ending of “He—y, Come On Ou—t!”?

• The hole never fills up, and the city becomes cleaner and better.

• A voice shouts from the sky, and a pebble falls toward the city.

• The city keeps expanding until the village is swallowed up.

• The hole is filled and eventually pollutes the entire village.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4