The Winter Hibiscus

What does the figurative language in paragraph 15 help the reader understand about the flower?

• A It stands out in its surroundings.

• B It prefers to grow in the shade.

• C It is a color that is difficult to describe.

• D It is growing poorly in the greenhouse

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the point of view of this excerpt help the reader understand?

• F The relationship between Saeng and the florist

• G Saeng's feelings during her experience

• The opinion of the florist

• J The florist's desire to help Saeng

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

• A

  Height

• B

  Color

• C

  Abundance

• D

  Purpose

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence suggests that Saeng's main conflict in the excerpt will be resolved?

• F

  The leaves on the shrub were of the same distinct serrated heart shape, but its flower looked--wrong, somehow. (p6)

• G

  A slow smile deepened the wrinkles in her face. (p8)

• H

  As she led the way there, the florist started talking again. (p10)

• J

  Only half listening, Saeng wished that there were a polite way she could excuse herself and leave. (p11)

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

5 Why is the leaf Saeng carries important in the excerpt?

• A

  It helps Saeng find a plant that causes her to have vivid memories of her childhood.

• B

  It was given to Saeng by someone important to Saeng during her childhood.

• C

  It leads Saeng to discover a new and beautiful plant.

• D

  It is essential in teaching Saeng about her

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the change in settings from the nursery to the greenhouse advance the plot?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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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 is the best summary of the excerpt?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2