Unit 3.3 FSA Style Questions

Select the statement that explains how the images presented in “The Rich Man and the Bundle of Wood” contribute to the beauty of the text.

• Ⓐ The images demonstrate the idea of “happily ever after”.

• Ⓑ The images explain that the Priest was upset about the Rich Man not cutting his own wood.

• Ⓒ The images show the importance of being generous, or showing kindness to others, because you may one day need someone’s help..

• Ⓓ The images describe that the Priest will help the Rich Man rebuild his house.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A. Select the best explanation that shows a similarity in how the stories treat the topic of selfishness.

• Ⓐ Selfishness is only shown in the beginning of each story.

• Ⓑ The stories show that selfishness will have negative consequences.

• Ⓒ Selfish characters in both stories received everything they wanted in the end.

• Ⓓ A character explains why it is important to give others the things they deserve.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Part B. Select three statements that support your response to Part A.

• Ⓐ “One day, as he was purchasing a large bundle of wood from a Poor Man, a Priest came by.” (passage 1)

• Ⓑ “Thus he awoke the next morning to find himself as poor as the poorest wood-chopper from whom he had ever bought wood.” (passage 1)

• Ⓒ “What is it to me that the man is poor?” he cried, and he drove both the Poor Man and the Priest from his door. (passage 1)

• Ⓓ “By the side of a wood, in a country a long way off, ran a fine stream of water; and upon the stream there stood a mill.” (passage 2)

• Ⓔ “Some witch told you that! — some witch told you that!” cried the little man, and dashed his right foot in a rage so deep into the floor, that he was forced to lay hold of it with both hands to pull it out.” (passage 2)

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Complete the table to compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes in the texts.

Shows that a rich person may quickly become poor

• A

• B

• C

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Complete the table to compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes in the texts.

Shows a character paying another for their services

• D

• E

• F

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Complete the table to compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes in the texts.

Shows that a parent's bragging may negatively affect his child

• G

• H

• I

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7