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.

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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.

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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.”

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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"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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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"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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"

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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"

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5