Once Upon A Time by Nadine Gordimer/Check For Understanding

The author included the opening paragraph about not writing children’s stories to —

• argue why children’s stories are not important

• compare herself to other authors

• show how she came to write a fairy tale

• explain why her story is not like other children’s stories

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Which of the following is a central theme in the story?

• Private security measures are important for people’s safety.

• Sometimes people must suppress the majority population.

• People shouldn’t allow fear to dictate their actions and isolate them.

• Police and law enforcement can control robberies and intrusions.

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The author’s purpose for writing the selection was most likely to —

• warn about outsiders trying to invade your home

• explore different home security systems

• tell about a curse that was placed on a neighborhood

• show the dangers of fear and paranoia

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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