THE OVAL PORTRAIT

Why did Pedro break into the house through a small door at the back?

• The front door was locked and couldn't be opened.

• The back door was more secure and easier to break into.

• The narrator's servant wanted to explore the forest behind the house.

• The main entrance was blocked by fallen trees.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does "afraid" imply in the sentence "I was so weak now that I was afraid that I was dying"?

• Feeling courageous.

• Experiencing worry or fear.

• Being joyful.

• Feeling energetic.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why did the woman's attitude change towards her husband's painting?

• She became jealous of her husband's artistic talent.

• She felt that his work was taking him away from her.

• She believed the paintings were haunting her.

• She wanted to help him with his painting techniques.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does "portrait" refer to in the context of the text?

• A written description of a place.

• A detailed analysis of a situation.

• A painting or photograph of a person.

• A piece of furniture in the room.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How did the woman's reaction to the portrait change as it neared completion?

• She became more excited and proud.

• She stopped smiling and became emotionless.

• She couldn't bear to look at it anymore.

• She pleaded with her husband to stop painting.

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the synonym for "terrible" as used in the sentence "A terrible fire was burning inside him now"?

• Wonderful

• Exciting

• Horrible

• Delightful

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How did the painter react when he finished the portrait?

• He laughed joyfully and celebrated with his wife.

• He shouted in excitement and showed the painting to his friends.

• He stood back and admired the finished work with a sense of achievement.

• He turned to look at his wife and was horrified by what he saw.

In the sentence "With his eyes on the portrait, he cried out to the world: 'This woman is not made of paint! She is alive!'", what does "crying out" suggest?

• Speaking softly and calmly

• Whispering secrets to the world

• Shouting or exclaiming loudly

• Singing a gentle song

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "weaker" mean in the sentence "He did not see that she was growing weaker with every day"?

• More powerful

• Less strong or robust

• Happier and more energetic

• Taller and more muscular

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What did the narrator discover while looking at the pictures in the room?

• A hidden door leading to another part of the house.

• A collection of old manuscripts and books.

• A book describing the stories of each picture in the room.

• A secret passage that led outside the house.

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4