Song of the Lark Reading Quiz STAAR

Which quotation from the excerpt shows that Thea's room serves as a place for reflection?

• It was the end room of the wing, and was not plastered, but was snugly lined with soft pine.

  (paragraph 2)

• She was not allowed to take a lamp upstairs, so Ray Kennedy gave her a railroad lantern by which she could read at night. (paragraph 2)

• It was one of the most important things that ever happened to her. (paragraph 5)

• In the end of the wing, separated from the other upstairs sleeping-rooms by a long, cold,

  unfinished lumber room, her mind worked better. (paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author includes the detail about leaving the window open most likely to develop the idea that Thea —

• 1. is dedicated to becoming a successful singer

• has a stubborn streak that fights against authority

• 1. thinks that her family is often overprotective

• 1. finds a way to partly satisfy everyone

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Based on the quotation, the reader can best infer that the boys are —

• 0. ambitious - showing a strong desire to succeed

• mischievous - causing trouble in a playful way

• jealous - feeling envy of someone for their achievements

• malicious - intending to do harm

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: The description of Thea in paragraph 6 supports a theme about the need to —

• escape the bonds of childhood

• occasionally mislead others

• find time to be alone

• ignore unreasonable demands

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part B: Which quotation from paragraph 6 best supports the answer to Part A?

• to live a double life

• full of tasks

• a different person

• no one to nag her

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which idea should be included in this paragraph to create a complete summary of the excerpt?

• 1. Thea receives an isolated room on the top floor of the house.

• 1. Tillie helps Thea paper the room with flowered wallpaper.

• 1. Thea's mother provides her with a dresser with a broken mirror.

• 1. Dr. Archie tells Thea that a singer needs to get plenty of fresh air.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which aspect of the setting most contributes to the portrayal of Thea as a thoughtful young artist?

• 1. The references to nineteenth-century household items

• 1. The characterization of her room as a refuge or sanctuary

• 1. The frequent interactions with family members

• 1. The atmosphere of her small, rural town in Colorado

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3