CVUSD IS English10 Sem 1 Wk 3 Quiz

The author includes technical terms, such as 'carrion' and 'pheromones', in order to

• convey information about the beetles to readers

• enable readers to visualize the beetles

• create a positive view of the beetles for readers

• persuade readers to reject her statistics about beetles

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

The details about the life cycle of the beetle in lines 85-116 are organized

• in a comparison and contrast order

• in chronological order

• from least to most important

• in a series of causes and effects

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What problem affected the team's release of beetles bred in captivity?

• The beetles' carrion was preyed upon by crows and seagulls

• The beetles' could not be safely transported to new sites.

• Tourists damaged the habitats on Nantucket Island.

• Scavengers dug up and destroyed the orange location flags.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What word is related to 'loathe'?

• despise

• reluctant

• postpone

• love

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does pollinate mean?

• produce pollen

• transfer pollen

• remove pollen

• store pollen

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What tone does the author's syntax and diction create in this story?

• matter-of-fact

• lyrical

• displeased

• critical

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The structure of Atwood's short story

• increases suspense

• enhances the feeling of realism

• develops parallel plots

• traces the growth of the central character

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The implied conflict throughout the story is between

• what the bat thinks and what the bat feels

• the narrator and the people around her

• those who believe in reincarnation and those who do not

• people's misconceptions about bats and the truth

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

A word related to 'consensus' is

• population

• accord

• survey

• action

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is denizen?

• a room used for relaxing

• someone who lives in a place

• the home of certain animals

• a visitor from another country

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4