Mid-Unit 2 Assessment Boy & the Bayonet Part III

Reread the following excerpt, and answer the question below.

"I'm ashamed to show my face to the boys."

"What you say about de boys? De boys ain't a-goin' to give you an edgication when you need it."

How does the author use this exchange to develop and contrast Bud’s and Hannah’s points of view about Bud going back to school? (RL.7.6)

• by showing that Bud doesn’t think the school will teach him, while Hannah thinks it will

• by showing that Bud is worried about his schoolmates, while Hannah is focused on what he learns

• by showing that Hannah doesn’t think his schoolmates will notice Bud, while Bud is afraid they will

• by showing that Hannah thinks Bud’s schoolmates will waste his time, while Bud is worried about his grades

Read the following excerpt, and answer the question below.

The boys were a little cold to him, and some were brutal. But most of them recognized the fact that what had happened to Tom Harris might have happened to any one of them. Besides, since the percentage had been shown, it was found that "B" had outpointed them in many ways, and so their loss was not due to the one grave error.

How does the author use the paragraph to develop a point of view about Bud's mistake? (RL.7.6)

• to explain why the boys were so angry with Bud

• to convey how the boys planned to surprise Bud

• to show many boys were sympathetic Bud’s mistake

• to demonstrate that the boys barely noticed Bud’s mistake

This Questions has two Parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

What is Bud's reaction when he sees the judge from the competition? (RL.7.3)

• He is excited

• He does not react

• He is embarrassed

• He does not recognize him.

Part B

Identify the phrase in the passage that best conveys this reaction.

Bud's heart sank when he dropped into his seat in the Assembly Hall to find

seated on the platform one of the blue-coated officers who had acted as judge

the day before. After the opening exercises were over he was called upon to

address the school.

• Bud's heart sank

• After the opening exercises

• the blue-coated officers

• address the school

How does the setting of the school assembly develop the plot? (RL.7.3)

• By providing an opportunity for bud's schoolmates to confront Bud.

• By allowing Bud to hide in the large crowd that gathers for the officer.

• By bringing Bud's schoolmates together to listen to the captain's message.

• By showing why the officer is unable to change the minds of Bud's schoolmates.

How does the speech given by the captain at the assembly develop the plot?

• By showing why Bud is likely to leave school.

• By explaining why Bud disagrees so strongly with his family.

• By convincing Bud and the others that he performed with courage.

• By encouraging Bud and his classmates to take a new approach in practice.

Which of the following phrases best describes the effect that the officer’s speech has on Bud’s point of view about the bayonet incident? (RL.7.6)

• “Tom could have died.”

• “Light began to dawn on his face.”

• “Why are you not in uniform, sir?”

• “It was most regrettable,”

Read the following sentence, and answer the question below.

“When he had concluded the Principal called Bud forward, and the boys,

even his detractors, cheered as the officer took his hand.”

What is the meaning of detractors as it is used in this sentence? (L.7.4a)

• critics

• elders

• friends

• strangers

Read the following excerpt from the ending of the story:

There were no more jeers from his comrades, and when he related it all at home that evening there were two more happy hearts in that South Washington cottage.

“I told you we was more prouder dan if you’d won,” said “little sister.”

“An’ what did I tell you ‘bout backin’ out?" asked his mother.

Bud was too happy and too busy to answer; he was brushing his uniform.

How does the author use the dialogue and description at the end of the story to develop the three characters’ points of view? (RL.7.6)

• by showing why Bud is reluctant to agree with his family about school

• by showing how they all came to agreement about Bud continuing school

• by showing how Hannah and “little sister” are surprised about Bud’s reaction

• by showing how Hannah and “little sister” are disappointed with Bud’s decision