7th Grade module quiz 1 practice

1. What does the word “wrung” in paragraph 9 suggest?

• deep worry

• extreme anger

• profound confusion

• heavy sadness

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2. Which two details from the passage support the answer to question 1?

• “‘I’m worried about him, husband.’”(paragraph 9)

• “‘He must be ill. But what can I do?’” (paragraph 9)

• “The Carpenter leapt up the stairs and hammered on the lodger’s door.” (paragraph 10)

• “And shaking Nicholas by the hair, he shouted in his ear: ‘Wake up, boy! Snap out of it!’” (paragraph 12)

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3. What does the scene in paragraph 7 reveal about Nicholas and Alison’s relationship?

• Nicholas and Alison are in a romantic relationship and are plotting together against the Carpenter.

• Nicholas doesn’t like Alison very much, but Alison thinks that Nicholas is funny and has feelings for him.

• Nicholas and Alison are best friends and get along really well and the Carpenter is totally comfortable with that.

• Nicholas and Alison were worried about how the Carpenter would react to their relationship and were scared to hurt his feelings.

4. Which piece of evidence best supports the answer to question 3?

• “... Alison just could not take her eyes off him.” (paragraph 4)

• “He never let her go out alone, and trusted her in the company of no man -- except Nicholas.” (paragraph 5)

• “Then he went to his room with food enough for a fortnight, and locked himself in.” (paragraph 7)

• “Down below, Nicholas and Alison fell into each other’s arms in fits of helpless, silent laughter.” (paragraph 24)

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Which sentence best explains how Alison’s flirtatious behavior influences the Carpenter’s behavior throughout the tale?

• The Carpenter is jealous and does not allow Alison to go out alone with men except for the lodger, Nicholas, whom he trusts because he believes him to be educated and religious.

• The Carpenter is unaware of how flirtatious Alison is and that’s why he never suspects her relationship with Nicholas.

• The Carpenter completely trusts Alison and knows that she loves him deeply so he is not affected by the way other men look at her.

• The Carpenter is angry at Alison and Nicholas for spending time together and accuses them of having a secret relationship.

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Carefully re-read the excerpt “The Miller’s Tale” from “The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer where Nicholas and Alison trick the Carpenter. Then, rewrite the story from the point of view of the Carpenter. In your story, you may wish to consider literary elements like dialogue or tone. Use at least 2 details from the passage, to support your response.

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