ELA: Unit 6 Test

First Name

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Last Name

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

1. Which of the answer choices below is NOT represented by the satchel in Lynette Samuel's "The Satchel"?

• Kojo's heritage
• Hard work and responsiblity
• Kojo's discomfort in school

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2. Which of the themes below is the best match as the central theme of "From Scratch" by Susie Castellano?

• Priya misses India and wants to go back.
• Establishing common interests with others lessens loneliness.
• Fitting in with others is more important than cultural identity.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3. Which lines from the text "Names/Nombres" best support the idea that changing nicknames can show how identity changes over time?

• "My friends and I signed yearbooks with nicknames which recalled our high school good times: Beans and Pepperoni and Alcatraz."
• They were just being curious, I knew, but I burned with shame whenever they singled me out as a foreigner, a rare, an exotic friend."

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4. How is the speaker in Langston Hughes' "If-ing" UNLIKE the Roger we meet at the beginning of "Thank You, Ma'm"?

• The speaker would like to have more money
• The speaker has goals for his life or changes he wants to make.
• The speaker has made peace with what he cannot get.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

5. Which answer choice would NOT be a good central theme selection for "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros?

• It can be hard to speak up in embarrassing times.
• Every birthday is a good birthday
• People get hurt when those in authority make assumptions.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which answer choice would NOT be a good central theme selection for "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan?

• Public reputation is the most important thing in life.
• Family dinners are a valuable part of everyday tradition.
• Identity is more important than temporary wants.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7. Which of the themes below is the BEST match as the central theme of "The Man Who Had No Eyes."

• No man can be trusted.
• Sickness doesn't have to be miserable
• Corporate greed is evil.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

8. Which answer choice does NOT explain Hazel's protective behavior over Raymond in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara?

• Raymond cannot fully care for himself, and Hazel helps.
• Other children might mistreat Raymond without her help.
• Hazel is generally defensive and rude around everyone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3