Aspects of Setting

(Passage 1) How does the social context of the story set up a conflict?

• Christine does not share the interests and values of others.

• Christine's choices would make more sense in a different time period.

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(Passage 1) Which of the following is the best description of Christine's personality?

• flexible and carefree

• adaptable and ambitious

• practical and rigid

• passionate and exciting

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(Passage 1) Which of these statements best summarizes the theme of this story?

• Christine Goodman was a really boring person.

• Most tabloids are trashy.

• People are usually right when they form opinions of others.

• People are not always what they seem to be.

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(Passage 1) What is juxtaposed in this story?

• Christine's no-nonsense personality and her distaste for trashy magazines

• Christine's reputation for being boring with the realization that she was a famous guitar player from the '70s

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(Passage 2) Which of the following is part of the historical context of the story? (Choose all that apply.)

• Great Depression

• Saturday

• Stadium

• Chicago

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(Passage 2) Which aspect of setting does the following description PRIMARILY apply to?

During the Depression, people had very little money. This makes the dime that Ray's father gives him very special. Ray has a difficult decision to make about how to spend the dime.

• Historical context

• Social context

• Economic context

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(Passage 2) How do the historical, social, and economic contexts of the setting influence Ray's characterization?

• Growing up during the Depression, Ray doesn't take anything for granted, not even a dime.

• Because his dad works for the factory, Ray knows he must participate in traditional ball games.

• Seeing the apple sellers, Ray understands why he needs to work hard, even though he is young.

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(Passage 2) Think about how the setting's historical, cultural, and economic contexts influence the story's meaning. What theme do you think the author expresses?

• When you work hard but don't have very much, it is important to have fun.

• The wisest course of action is the path that leads you home in the end.

• The richest person is the one who shows gratitude and generosity toward others.

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