Memoir: Section 6&7 Quiz

In the poem, how does the author use contrasts to describe the relationship between the boy and girl?

• Whenever the boy takes the girl’s hand and walks with her, they are cheerful while the weather becomes threatening.

• Whenever the boy and girl talk to each other, their faces show expressions of joy while the people surrounding them look nervous and angry.

• Whenever the boy sees the girl, the activity surrounding them becomes louder while their conversation remains quiet and calm.

• Whenever the boy and girl are together, their interactions are warm and colorful while the setting is dull and cold.

What do the speaker and the saleslady understand when they look into each other's eyes?

• The speaker and the saleslady both understand that the boy is trying to surprise the girl with the oranges he is carrying.

• The speaker and the saleslady both understand that the boy does not have enough money to impress the girl by buying the candy she wants.

• The speaker and the saleslady both understand that the girl does not want to be seen with the boy.

• The speaker and the saleslady both understand that the boy would much rather have the chocolate for himself than give it to the girl.

Which quotation best supports that the speaker and the saleslady both understand that the boy does not have enough money to impress the girl by buying the candy she wants?

• “Light in her eyes, a smile/Starting at the corners/Of her mouth. I fingered/A nickel in my pocket,"

• "And when she lifted a chocolate/ That cost a dime,/I didn’t say anything."

• "I took the nickel from/My pocket, then an orange,/And set them quietly on/The counter."

• “When I looked up/The lady’s eyes met mine,/And held them, knowing/Very well what it was all/About.”

Which of the following is an example of how does Gary Soto use vivid language to show warmth?

• "burned yellow"

• "frost cracking"

• "weighted down"

• "gray of December"

• "fog handing like old/Coats"

Which of the following is an example of how does Gary Soto use vivid language to show warmth?

• "cars hissing"

• "face bright/With rouge"

• "weighted down"

• "gray of December"

• "fog handing like old/Coats"

Which of the following is an example of how does Gary Soto use vivid language to show warmth?

• "cars hissing"

• "frost cracking"

• "light in her eyes"

• "gray of December"

• "fog handing like old/Coats"

Which of the following is an example of how does Gary Soto use vivid language to show warmth?

• "cars hissing"

• "frost cracking"

• "gray of December"

• "so bright"

• "fog handing like old/Coats"

Which of the following is an example of how does Gary Soto use vivid language to show warmth?

• "cars hissing"

• "frost cracking"

• "gray of December"

• "fog handing like old/Coats"

• "fire in my hands"

Which of the following is an example of how does Gary Soto use vivid language to show cold?

• "cars hissing"

• "burned yellow"

• "face bright/With rouge"

• "light in her eyes"

• "fire in my hands"

Which of the following is an example of how does Gary Soto use vivid language to show cold?

• "so bright"

• "frost cracking"

• "face bright/With rouge"

• "light in her eyes"

• "fire in my hands"