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.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.”

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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)

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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

• damages

• enhances

• shortens

• strengthens

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

• anxious

• daring

• hopeless

• impatient

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4