Richardson 7th Grade Unit 2 Post Test 2023-2024

1. Name the primary setting of the 2 stories.

• A farm during the spring.
• A barn during the summer.
• A farm during the summer.
• A cottage during the winter.

6. Below is an excerpt from, Lessons from a City Boy. Infer what you believe "spring chicken" means.

• Young
• Old
• Happy
• A tasty animal

7. In Life on a Farm, what does the dialogue between the boy and his grandfather show?

• They are not fond of each other.
• The grandpa is shy.
• They are close to one another.
• The boy is mad at his grandpa.

8. What is the theme of Life on a Farm and Lessons from a City Boy?

• Don't jump to conclusions.
• Never tell a lie.
• Working hard allows you to play hard.
• Respect your elders.

9. How do the characters in both stories develop or enhance the theme?

• Cole and Grandpa originally thought they were not going to like the experience but soon realized they were wrong.
• Cole soon learned he should respect his grandpa's wishes because he is a wise man.
• Grandpa and Cole worked hard so they get to enjoy pizza and relaxation as a reward.
• Cole lied to himself about not enjoying the experience and Grandpa lied about his plans for work.

11. What is the narrative point of view used to tell both stories?

• First person
• Second person
• Third person limited
• Third person omniscient

12. In Lessons from a City Boy, what paragraph do you see the biggest change in Cole?

• Paragraph 1
• Paragraph 2
• Paragraph 3
• Paragraph 4
• Paragraph 5

13. What is the conflict driving the story?

• Cole wanting to go home
• Cole and his needing to do yard work
• Cole's grandma not talking to Cole
• Cole and his grandpa holding biases against one another while working on a farm.