Week 25 Cold Read Practice

1. What do the roads symbolize in this poem?

• A. Paths to take through a forest.
• B. Ideas to argue.
• C. Possibilities of Life’s choices.
• D. Differences in terrain.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2. How do lines 9-12 affect the meaning of the poem?

• A. The speaker admits that both roads were untraveled, revealing that the indecisive speaker never chose a road.
• B. The speaker admits that the two roads were actually similar, suggesting that one choice was not clearly better than the other.
• C. The speaker admits that the first road was actually more traveled than the second, suggesting that he made the wrong choice.
• D. The speaker admits that the two roads were actually just one, revealing that the speaker is lying about having to make a difficult choice.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3. Which statement best describes the significance of lines 13-15 on the meaning of the poem?

• A. The speaker is not worried they made the wrong choice because they can return to take the other road.
• B. The speaker is worried they took the more traveled road and will not be able to return to take the less traveled one.
• C. The speaker understands that taking one opportunity will likely prevent them from going back to take another.
• D. The speaker believes that they will be able to take all of the opportunities presented to them at some point in life.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

4. Which of the following best describes a theme of the text?

• A. Sometimes one must make a choice without knowing if it will be best and live with the consequences.
• B. There will always be decisions in life, but one can return and make the decision differently if one makes a mistake.
• C. Following one's heart is easier than following one's head, but since decisions do not really matter, it is best to follow one's heart.
• D. Making the most common or popular decisions ensures that one will take the correct path through life.

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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

5. Which of the following is a central idea of the article?

• A. North Korean leaders should be stripped of their power because of their human rights abuses.
• B. North Korean leaders force their people to revere them because they are obsessed with themselves.
• C. North Korea is an oppressive state that seeks to create unity by controlling its citizens' actions at all times.
• D. North Korea is a successful communist state that has managed to escape the influence of Western world powers.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6. How does the first paragraph contribute to the central idea of the article?

• A. The author uses clothing to illustrate the strength of the North Korean apparel industry.
• B. The author explains in the first paragraph that it is impossible to demonstrate individuality in North Korea.
• C. The author provides an example of how much power the North Korean government has over citizens.
• D. The author describes how clothing is made to help readers understand how research centers work in North Korea.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7. Which phrase best describes the relationship between North Korean citizens and their government?

• A. "These government agencies design most of the clothing North Koreans wear."(Paragraph 1)
• B. "Leaders of North Korea all come from the Kim family. The current leader is Kim Jon- Un, who not only heads the WPK, but also chairs the National Defense Commission and commands the Korean People's Army." (Paragraph 3)
• C. "Because of its desire for ideological unity among all citizens, the North Korean government has an iron grip over the daily lives of its citizens." (Paragraph 6)
• D. "The courts prosecute not only criminals, but also political deviants, often without a fair trial. Punishments can include stretches in slave labor camps, torture, or public executions." (Paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

8. Which statement best describes why North Korea punishes political deviants?

• A. North Korea punishes those who argue that North Korea does not embody Communism.
• B. North Korea punishes everyone who does not complete their daily expectations to perfect standards.
• C. North Korea punishes everyone who disagrees with their politics by censoring some of their publications.
• D. North Korea punishes those who disagree with their political ideology because they might undermine its principles.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

9. Which detail from the text best provides evidence of how the North Korean government spreads its ideology?

• A. "North Korea also has a legislative body, the Supreme People's Assembly, with almost 700 representatives elected by the people." (Paragraph 4)
• B. "From dawn to dusk, and from birth to death, the Korean people structure their lives around loyalty to their nation and to the Kims." (Paragraph 6)
• C. "They want to make sure no one is doing anything that might jeopardize the unity of the country." (Paragraph 11)
• D. "The courts prosecute not only criminals, but also political deviants, often without a fair trial. Punishments can include stretches in slave labor camps, torture, or public executions." (Paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

10. What is another title that could replace the section title, “Government and Daily Life?

• Personal Freedom in North Kores
• Jobs and Community
• Total Control in the Home and Community
• Abundant Jobs and Community

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5