HMH: The Queen of Chess, The Dawn Wall and Vocabulary Test
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English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
The Chess Queen
Early on, the video in "The Queen of Chess" shows Phiona picking up a chess piece from the ground. What is the purpose of this scene?
to demonstrate how poor her living conditions really are
to introduce the notion that she has an active imagination
to introduce the idea that the game will become important in her life
to demonstrate how she earns extra money by selling things she finds
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CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Which detail from the video best supports the idea that Phiona values her education?
She had no money at first to go to school.
She walks a long way to and from school.
She first saw chess being played at school.
She loves her friends and teachers at school.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
Which sentence best summarizes the positive effect Coach Robert has on Phiona?
He contributes money for her schooling and helps her mother maintain her home.
He provides healty meals for her and her classmates at the school in Katwe.
He teaches her and her classmates soccer so that they can win scholarships.
He teaches her chess and prepares her for the tournament in Russia.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.5.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
How did Phiona feel about possibly winning a trophy at the the World Chess Olympiad in Russia?
It did not matter to her becuase everyone would still be proud of her.
She wanted to win very badly in order to have actual proof of her skills.
It was something she did not even think about as long as she was still in school.
She was afraid to win since it would only put more pressure on her in the future.
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
What is the purpose of using subtitles in the documentary, The Chess Queen ?
for people who cannot hear well
transcript of the character's words
difficult for others to understand
so the audience can understand Phiona's accent
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CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
How do the written statements that appear on the screen at the end of the video add to the story?
They provide more information about Coach Robert and his life story.
They explain how the makers of the video first learned of Phiona's story.
They introduce other chess players who attended the tournament in Russia.
They inform the viewer about events in Phiona's life after the video was made.
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CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
The Dawn Wall
Tommy tells a story about the joy Kevin expressed after completing a hard climb. Why does he tell this story?
to demonstrate the value of working as a team
to show why Kevin was hesitant to take on a new challenge
to show that successful climbers work hard to get into shape
to explain how he knew that Kevin would make a good climbing partner
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
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