LEAP Review-The Black Pearl/The Last Bargain

Which word best describes the tone of paragraph 27 of the passage from The Black Pearl?

• Tense

• Eager

• Consoling

• Desperate

Select two details from paragraph 27 that most contribute to the tone identified in Part A.

• “. . . for most of an hour . . .”

• “. . . tempers began to rise. . . .”

• . “. . . a beautiful red carriage . . .”

• “. . . fearful of losing her wish . . .”

• “. . . lower the price.”

Which phrase best describes how the author of The Black Pearl develops the theme that people’s fortunes are beyond their control?

• by hinting that pearl dealers have cheated Señor Salazar in the past

• . by showing that the dealers will offer Señor Salazar less than he wants for the pearl

• by showing that Señor Salazar’s family disagrees with him about whether the pearl is valuable

• by hinting that Señor Salazar’s neighbors are only interested in the wealth he could gain from the pearl

What does the word hire mean as it is used in the last stanza of “The Last Bargain”?

• to make an insincere offer that will soon be forgotten

• to form an agreement that is based on an exchange of goods

• to form a relationship that is based on a feeling of understanding

• to make a quick promise that will be ignored when interest is gone

Which evidence from the poem best supports the answer to the meaning of hire?

• “. . . glistened on the sand . . .” (line 13)

• “. . . playing with shells.” (line 14)

• “. . . raised his head . . .” (line 15)

• “. . . seemed to know me . . .” (line 15)

What does line 9 of “The Last Bargain” reveal about the speaker?

• The speaker is insulted by the offer.

• The speaker is not able to express his wishes.

• The speaker is not interested in gaining wealth.

• The speaker is becoming frustrated with others.

Which evidence from the poem supports the answer to Part A?

• “. . . houses stood with shut doors.” (line 5)

• “‘I will hire you with my money.’” (line 8)

• “. . . she went back alone into the dark.” (line 12)

• . “‘I hire you with nothing.’” (line 15)

How does the word choice in the last stanza of “The Last Bargain” most affect the meaning of the poem?

• by indicating the speaker’s conflicted thoughts

• by revealing that the speaker is dazzled by beauty

• by emphasizing the speaker’s appreciation of simplicity

• by suggesting that the speaker is thinking about the future

Which evidence from the poem best supports the answer to about the last stanza affecting the meaning of the poem?

• “. . . glistened on the sand . . .” (line 13)

• “. . . sea waves broke . . .” (line 13)

• “A child sat . . .” (line 14)

• “From thenceforward . . .” (line 16)

Select one piece of evidence from each text that best supports the theme: It is important to know what is truly valuable.

• The Black Pearl "They often die or become dull before a year passes." (paragraph 7)

• The Black Pearl "And the price, gentlemen, remains twenty thousand pesos." (paragraph 22)

• The Last Bargain "But his power counted for nought..." (line 4)

• The Last Bargain "Her smile paled and melted into tears..." (line 12)