A Soldier for the Crown

1. Read this sentence from paragraph.

There was suspense, the feeling that the future was not already written by white hands.

What does the imagery in this sentence suggest about Alexander?

• A She wants to control her own future.

• B She likes not knowing what comes next.

• C She needs to feel capable in her abilities.

• D She feels unsettled by the idea of uncertainty.

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2 The author uses rhetorical questions in paragraph 4 to —

• F show the reader that the main character is happy with her choices

• G help the reader see that the main character is still uncertain about her future

• H allow the reader to better understand how the main character made decisions

• J tell the reader that the main character put a lot of thought into her escape

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3 In paragraph 14, the three main characters’ last names contribute to the theme by —

• A showing how they were willing to fight

• B serving as a metaphor for what they endured

• C helping them disguise themselves

• D symbolizing their desire for freedom

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4 Read the origin of the word fortifications.

from the Latin fortis- (“strong”)

Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word fortifications in paragraph 15?

• F barricades

• G camouflages

• H embankments

• J headquarters

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5 Read the dictionary entry below.

pawn \pôn\ n 1. something used as a pledge 2. one used by someone to advance the purposes of another 3. something delivered as security for money borrowed 4. someone held hostage

Which definition most closely matches the way pawn is used in paragraph 19?

• A Definition 1

• B Definition 2

• C Definition 3

• D Definition 4

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6 Mark the boxes that show how Alexander's nature as a gambler is important to the plot.

• It shows her willingness to take risks.

• It emphasizes the luck she has throughout the story

• It shows her feelings about being involved in the war.

• It emphasizes how she felt about her brother's death.

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6 Mark the boxes that show how Alexander's nature as a gambler is NOT important to the plot.

• It shows her willingness to take risks.

• It emphasizes the luck she has throughout the story.

• It shows her feelings about being involved in the war.

• It emphasizes how she felt about her brother's death.

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7 The author uses second-person point of view to help the reader —

• A better understand the supporting characters

• B become more fully immersed in the story

• C find the main character more believable

• D keep track of events in the story

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8 The author tells the story out of chronological order to —

• F communicate a feeling of unease

• G reveal a flashback

• H create a plot twist

• J tell the most important events first

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9 Which two statements show how the historical context affects the characterization of Alexander?

• A She had to be reliant on her brother and cousin for survival.

• B She had to be physically strong to complete her tasks as a slave and a soldier.

• C She had to be nurturing to her brother and cousin.

• D She had to be willing to take risks to escape to freedom.

• E She had to be determined to survive the hardships of slavery and being a soldier.

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