Antaeus Quiz

How is the first sentence of the excerpt important to the plot?

D.5 Fig. 19(B)

• It foreshadows the resolution.

• It introduces the main character.

• It initiates the main conflict.

• It presents an unanswered question.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 30, what does the word laboriously mean?

D.1(B)

• At great cost

• For good reason

• Quietly and in secrecy

• Slowly and with difficulty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read this quotation from paragraph 20.

“It’s our earth. It’s our land. Can’t nobody touch a man’s own land.”

The irony of this quotation is that it calls attention to —

D.5 Fig. 19(B)

• the love T. J. has for the outdoors while he is on a man-made structure

• the rooftop being abandoned and the men still caring about its welfare

• the fact that T. J. does not have the right to use the rooftop despite creating the garden

• the effort used to create a garden when it can be easily destroyed

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a central theme of the excerpt?

D.2 Fig. 19(B)

• Adults often lose their sense of accomplishment as they age.

• People take pride in their work.

• People rely on authority figures to maintain order.

• It is important to recognize the value of green spaces.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does T. J.’s climb back up the fire escape in paragraph 28 reveal about him?

D.5(B)

• He has difficulty following rules.

• He enjoys being the leader of a group.

• He behaves in ways that others consider immature.

• He takes action once he makes up his mind.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In paragraph 32, what does the blade of grass represent for T. J.?

D.7 Fig. 19(B)

• A final remnant of something precious

• The harvest he anticipated

• The new home he has found

• His friendship with the other boys

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Describe why it is important to take pride in your work. Use 2 examples from the text in your response. Your response should be 2-3 sentences. Check your answer for capitalization, organization, punctuation and content.

D.15A

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1