Freckles

As it is used in paragraph 1, what does the word roughest help the reader understand about the appearance of Freckles’s clothing? RL 4

• Freckles’sclothing is meant for strenuous activity. .

• Freckles’s clothing gives him the confidence to be tough..

• Freckles’s clothing makes him appear younger than he is.

• Freckles’s clothing is threadbare from being worn for a long time.

How do paragraphs 8-9 contribute to the development of the theme? RL 2

• The paragraphs reveal that being overly dramatic makes a negative first impression.

• The paragraphs establish that one should remain confident in order to achieve a goal. .

• The paragraphs confirm that uncomfortable situations make people agree to things they should not.

• The paragraphs show that lack of experience and youth cannot be overcome by persistence and desire.

What is the central idea of the passage? RL 2

• A man decides to give a poor boy a job out of pity.

• A poor boy saves a man by taking a job that no one else will.

• When a poor boy applies for a fictional job at a lumber camp, the dangers of 19th century life are explored.

• Through cleverness and dignity, a poor boy convinces a boss to give him a job that was intended for a grown man.

How does the author use the capitalization of “the Boss” to develop the points of view of the characters? RL 6

• The author capitalizes “the Boss” to emphasize Freckles’s perspective that the man is his superior.

• The author capitalizes “the Boss” to create suspicion about the presence of a third character beyond McLean and Freckles.

• The author capitalizes “the Boss” to highlight that McLean, as narrator, has a high opinion of himself as he interviews Freckles.

• The author capitalizes “the Boss” to show that Freckles does not have a proper name and therefore reduces McLean to “the Boss.”

Which statement summarizes how McLean tries to discourage Freckles from applying for the job? RL 2

• He belittles Freckles by insulting his intelligence.

• He embarrasses Freckles by criticizing his accent.

• He intimidates Freckles by comparing him to John Carter.

• He frightens Freckles with tales of what lurks in the swamps.

Which quotation supports the inference that Freckles has a determined personality? RL 1

• “...seemed tired to the point of falling.” (paragraph 1)

• “Freckles stood, hat in hand, watching McLean.” (paragraph 5)

• “‘I could walk the trail twice, three times every day, and I’d be watching sharp all the while.’” (paragraph 9)

• “‘But if he came to steal trees, wouldn’t he bring teams and men enough: that all anyone could do would be to watch and be after you?’ queried the boy.” (paragraph 13)

What is the meaning of the word undermines as it is used in paragraph 11? L 4

• damages

• enhances

• shortens

• strengthens

Which set of words describes the elements of the setting of the Limberlost that most dramatically impacts the characters? RL 3

• accessible; bountiful

• impenetrable; secure

• tranquil; quiet

• treacherous; remote

What does the simile in paragraph 17 reveal about Freckles at the end of the passage? L 5

• He is defensive because McLean has mentioned his youthfulness many times.

• He is determined to maintain the tough exterior that resulted in McLean hiring him.

• He is nervous for the questions that McLean will ask him next in their conversation.

• He is convinced that McLean only wants to hire a large, strong male for the position.

What does desperate mean as it is used in paragraph 12? L 4

• anxious

• daring

• hopeless

• impatient