Sweet Potato Pie Test

Part A: Which sentence states the theme of the passage? (RL.8.2)

• Love and sacrifice are driving factors for a person's success.

• Hard work can be beneficial for your entire family.

• Perseverance and isolation are the most important tools for prosperity.

• Compassion can lead to a person's demise.

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RL.8.2

Part B: Which two quotations from the passage support the answer chosen in Part A? (RL.8.1)

• "…for it was made from the sweat of their bodies and from their children's tears."

• "My early memories of my parents are associated with special occasions."

• "if you got to depend on your looks for what you get out'n this world, you just as well lay down right now."

• "As the years passed, the economic strain was eased enough to make it possible for me to go on to high school."

• "…their proud, work-weary faces, myself wearing the suit that was their combined strength and love and hope…"

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RL.8.1

Part A: Reread paragraphs 76-80. What is revealed about each character as well as their relationship with one another? (RL.8.3)

• Buddy considers himself to be above others, and Charley considers himself a nobody which puts a strain on their relationship.

• Buddy considers himself to be the same as everyone else, and Charley considers himself to be of good standing which highlights their sibling rivalry.

• Buddy considers himself to be ordinary, and Charley believes Buddy is important which shows their loving and protective relationship.

• Buddy considers himself a failure, and Buddy has always tried to be supportive which shows the father and son dynamic.

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RL.8.3

Part B: Which two quotations from the passage support the answer chosen in Part A? (RL.8.1)

• "…my brother Charley looks like an insect scurrying among other insects."

• "I slammed the door harder than I had intended, walked rapidly to the hotel…"

• "You got to look right, Buddy. Can't nobody look dignified carrying a brown paper bag."

• "You should've told that kid the truth…I'm proud of you, you've got more on the ball than most people I know…"

• "Buddy, I must of knew you were coming! I just had a mind I wanted to make some sweet potato pie."

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RL.8.1

Which quotation from paragraph 27 provides context for the meaning of the word panorama as it is used in the paragraph? (L.8.4)

• "…some boisterous, some ominously silent…"

• "little kids flitting saucily through the crowd"

• "The problems are real, the people are real"

• "There was a terrible tension in the air"

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L.8.4

Which three sentences should be included in an objective summary of the passage? (RL.8.2)

• Buddy, the youngest child, provides a firsthand account of his family's hardships in life.

• Charley is the oldest brother, and Lil is the oldest sister.

• Buddy's family worked as sharecroppers, but they sacrificed to put Buddy through school.

• Buddy goes to visit Charley and his family in New York which prompts him to reminisce about his childhood.

• Charley believes that Buddy is important, and he refuses to let Buddy tarnish his image.

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RL.8.2

How does paragraph 5 contribute to the development of the passage? (RL.8.5)

• It establishes the exposition of the story.

• It begins to build to the climax.

• It shows how the story is beginning to come to an end.

• It identifies the central conflict.

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RL.8.5

Which two quotations from paragraphs 4-5 create suspense in the passage? (RL.8.6)

• "They came into sharp focus only on special occasions."

• "…clinging to Charley's neck, little Alberta nervously tugging her plait"

• "…Jamie crouched at Mama's elbow, like a panther about to spring"

• "…stretching the money as tight over our collective needs as Jamie's outgrown pants were stretched over my bottom"

• "We would survive, at least for the present."

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RL.8.6

What is the meaning of the word ubiquitous as used in paragraph 11? (RL.8.4)

• Seldom found

• Hard to use

• Found everywhere

• Constantly annoyed

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RL.8.4

Part A: What does Pa know that Buddy does not? (RL.8.6)

• He knows that Buddy will be successful, but Buddy must make some sacrifices.

• He knows that Buddy is determined to excel in life no matter the challenge.

• He knows that Buddy has the chance to break the cycle of poverty, but Buddy must continuously work hard.

• He knows Buddy will make it in life because he's the youngest and has charisma.

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RL.8.6