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A Priceless Lesson in Humility

Authored by Donna Deaton

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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A Priceless Lesson in Humility
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author includes the information in paragraph 1 in order to —

remind the reader of the historic values symbolized by Washington, DC

indicate to the reader that many people visit Washington, DC, to improve their citizenship

show the reader that some people have uncomfortable positions in life

convince the reader that sightseeing can be educational

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the setting described in paragraph 1 influence the author’s reaction to the blind woman in the next paragraph?

Because he has seen other beggars, he assumes that the blind woman wants money as well

Because he is impressed by the area, he wants to avoid her interruption.

Because homeless people are near the capital, he is annoyed by her presence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What idea does the author support in paragraph 2?

Disregarding beggars is one way to get them to leave.

Beggars can mostly be found around famous landmarks.

Beggars are annoying when they ask for money.

Responding negatively to beggars is a common instinct.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The reader may identify this passage as literary nonfiction because the author —

presents himself as a real character interacting with others who are less fortunate

describes an event that took place in the past

uses a narrative framework to reflect on an element of personal discovery

uses the techniques of dialogue and description to develop the action

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CCSS.W.6.3B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author includes paragraphs 6 and 7 in order to —

create an excuse for treating the blind woman badly

reveal a valuable lesson he had learned

prove that his life had been difficult for many years

explain why he had lost his core belief

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author lists the jobs he has held in order to prove that he —

worked hard to achieve success

understood the damage caused by bias

interacted with different levels of society

identified with people who had unassuming jobs

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which two values can be seen as themes of this selection?

Humbleness

Forgiveness

Honesty

Understanding

Generosity

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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