"The Land" By Mildred Taylor
Authored by Vanessa Inight
English
6th - 9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Excerpt from "The Land": It was some three days later when Mitchell and I were brushing down the horses in the stalls my daddy was renting, Mitchell said to me, "That man from Alabama, one wanted you to ride for him, he come askin' me 'bout you. Came to the stables earlier." This dialogue advances the plot by telling the reader that Paul...
may have an opportunity to ride Sutcliffe’s horse
may have a conflict with Mitchell.
will soon be participating in a race.
Like's the color blue.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
From "New Land, New Life": “Nonsense,” said Ruth sternly. “The nearest town is a week away by horseback. With all due respect, Mr. Thorpe, you’re in homesteading country now. We take care of our own. There isn’t a homesteader within one hundred miles of here who has survived these parts without jumping at the chance for help when it’s offered.”
Based on this dialogue, which word best describes Ruth?
Strict
Caring
She's a Mechanic
Easygoing
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
From "The Land, Part 2": In the late afternoon I did the same, but all the time I was on the stallion, I was aware that Mitchell was watching me. He had appeared on the edge of the woods and had just stood there watching Ghost Wind and me as we went round and round the meadow. Finally, on one of our turns past him, he said: "S'pose you thinkin' you a real somebody 'cause you can ride that stallion."
Which is a reasonable prediction?
Paul and Mitchell will have a conflict about Ghost Wind
Paul and Mitchell will have an understanding about Ghost
With Paul's help, Mitchell will be able to ride Ghost Wind.
They will talk it out over tea while the sun sets.
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CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
From "New Land, New Life": Her hand was rough and worn from the years of hard work and harsh weather, but her heart was light and airy. The land inspector would be arriving soon, and this land and the home built from its very earth would be hers. She would be a landowner, the head of her household, as successful as any homesteader could hope to be.
Which statement best describes Ruth?
Ruth is proud of the home she built
Ruth is nervous about facing the inspector.
She is disappointed she's not the landowner.
She hates getting dirty.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which line from "New Land, New Life" best supports the claim that families on the prairie survive by helping one another?
The land inspector will make Ruth's dreams come true, making her landowner of the land.
Under the Homestead Act, Ruth was able to file claim to 160 acres of Nebraska land.
“Henry, ride out to the Shelby homestead and send word.” The Shelbys lived four miles away, so Henry would have to bunk with them for the night, but Ruth knew that they’d arrive the next day with provisions and help for the new family.
Everybody showed up to sell their fruits and veggies at the farmers market
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CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In “New Land, New Life,” what most develops the theme that hard work pays off?
the description of Calvin's wife
Team Work
Ruth's Boys
the description of Ruth
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which situation gives an example of intrinsic motivation?
Writing an essay to win a free trip!
Writing an essay to earn a scholarship.
A student writes an essay to explain his feelings
Writing a essay to get a free pie!
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