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English

6th - 8th Grade

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Caroline Salvadore

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

The following passage (paragraphs 1–3) adds to the development of the Point argument mainly by _________________.

“Did you read what he said on Twitter? He’s my hero!”

“Do you know what she did on vacation? She’s my hero!”

“Did you see what the band wore to that awards show?” “They’re my heroes!”

Providing examples of people idolizing celebrities

Suggesting celebrities request to be worshipped like idols

To emphasize how celebrities are heroes

To argue how celebrities cannot be heroes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 8 pts

Which of the following examples would the Counterpoint author most likely use to show a celebrity acting like a hero?

Gandhi going on a hunger strike to protest British rule in India.

A young fan admiring her favorite soccer player for scoring a goal in a championship game.

Oprah Winfrey opening a leadership school for girls in South Africa.

An athlete starts to appear in TV commercials after winning a gold medal.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 16 pts

With which statement about the young fan seeking an autograph would the Counterpoint author most likely agree (paragraph 12)?

After the baseball game is over, young fans line up to get autographs from their favorite players. The player who hit the home run that won the game is greeted with cheers. One fan yells, “You’re my hero!”

The fan has no idea what a hero truly is.

The player is only famous because of all of the press and publicity he gets.

The fan would never admire the player if not for the home run.

The fan might consider the player a hero because of his admirable qualities.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 7 pts

With which statement would the author of the Point article most likely agree?

The only way to become famous today is by demonstrating risky behavior.

Children should idolize heroic characters in movies instead of the actors who play them.

Kids will look up to anyone who is famous regardless of what qualities they have.

A hero like Abraham Lincoln would not be admired if he were alive today.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 11 pts

With which statement would the author of the Counterpoint article most likely agree?

Good deeds are only worth admiring if they are kept hidden.

Most celebrities are not heroes and do not deserve to be called heroes.

Most celebrities are not heroes and do not deserve to be called heroes.

Young people will select better heroes if the media focuses on positive contributions of celebrities.