Q2 Short Stories

Which example below does NOT help the reader to understand that the Wright family represents a stereotypical American family?

• Mrs. Wright is a nosy homemaker

• Tommie Wright loves to play baseball

• Mr. Wright works, watches the game, ignores his wife

• The Wright family is looking for a friend for Tommie

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the last name "Wright" suggest?

• Americans are always "right"

• The Wright family consists of writers

• The Wright family members are all right-handed

• Americans are never "right"

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the last name Sakkaro mean?

• Stereotypical

• Sugar

• Salt

• Sand

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

1. How does the change in weather change the mood of the story?

• Once it is clear that rain is imminent, the mood becomes gloomy and the Sakkaros start to become anxious about leaving Murphy’s Park.

• Once it is clear that rain is imminent, the mood becomes jubilant and the Sakkaros are excited about leaving Murphy’s Park.

• Once the clouds clear and the sun comes out, the mood becomes gloomy as the Sakkaros are saddened to end their day at the park with the Wrights.

• Once the clouds clear and the sun comes out, the mood becomes jubilant as the Sakkaros are excited to spend their day at the park with the Wrights.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which is an example of irony in "A Retrieved Reformation"?

• Jimmy getting caught by the police

• Jimmy falling in love with Annabelle

• Jimmy choosing to become a law-abiding citizen

• Jimmy being a successful safecracker

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What lesson can be learned from "A Retrieved Reformation"?

• People are incapable of change

• It is possible for people to reform and start anew

• It is important to always follow the law

• Crime doesn't pay in the long run

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How would you describe Madame Loisel's character at the beginning of "The Necklace"?

• Content and satisfied

• Ambitious and aspiring

• Jealous and bitter

• Adventurous and carefree

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the primary conflict in "The Necklace"?

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Person

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best describes the mood of the story "The Necklace"?

• • Optimistic and hopeful

• • Mysterious and suspenseful

• Humorous and lighthearted

• Melancholic and tragic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

1. What is the significance of the necklace in "The Necklace"?

• It symbolizes Madame Loisel's desire for material possessions.

• It represents the social status of Madame Loisel.

• It serves as a gift from Madame Forestier to Madame Loisel.

• It holds sentimental value for Madame Loisel.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2