Day 2 wrap

Read this quotation from paragraph 3.

Layers of sneaker tread emboss its surface, speckling it with grime.

What is the narrator’s purpose for including this description?

• To explain where the gum is located

• To show how the gum landed in this spot

• To reveal Tova’s doubts about removing the gum 

• To highlight the disgusting look of the gum

.  In paragraph 3, Tova’s statement “For heaven’s sake” has a tone that can best be described as -

• fearful

• annoyed

• hopeful

• uncertain

Read this quotation from paragraph 7.

No one would fault her, of course, for passing over the blob of gum with her mop. At seventy years old, they don’t expect her to do such deep cleaning. But she must, at least, try.

The description of Tova shows that the narrator feels -

• pity for Tova

• frustration toward Tova

• admiration of Tova

• suspicious of Tova 

Read paragraph 9. 

Tova is Sowell Bay Aquarium’s oldest employee. Each night, she mops the floors, wipes down the glass, and empties the trash bins. Every two weeks, she retrieves a direct-deposit stub from her cubby in the break room. Fourteen dollars an hour, less the requisite taxes and deductions.

The tone of paragraph 9 can best be described as -

• matter-of-fact

• outraged

• playful

• disrespectful

What is the effect of the story’s point of view?

• Tova’s first-person narration captures her unique voice.

• An omniscient third-person narrator reveals what caused the gum to get stuck.

• A bystander’s first-person narration creates a suspenseful tone.

• The third-person limited narration reveals Tova’s thoughts.

Which quotations from the excerpt best support the idea that Tova has a strong work ethic?  Select TWO correct answers.

• never understood the purpose of chewing gum (paragraph 4)

• the last time she bought bubble gum for him (paragraph 5)

• …they don’t expect her to do such deep cleaning. But she must, at least, try. (paragraph 7)

• Each night, she mops the floors, wipes down the glass, and empties the trash bins. (paragraph 9)

• a tiny older woman with a curved back and birdlike bones (paragraph 11)

Short Constructed Response: Read the question carefully. Then enter your response in the box provided.

 

What does the author’s language in paragraph 11 of the excerpt suggest about Tova? Support your answer with evidence from the excerpt.

Read the dictionary entry.  

Clip \ˈklip \ n

 

1. shears 2. something that is clipped 3. a sharp blow 4. rate

Which definition best matches the use of the word clip in paragraph 11 of the selection? Enter the number in the box provided​ (a)  

• 4
• 1
• 2
• 3

What change should be made in sentence 2?

• Change squeaks to squeak

• Change across to a cross

• Delete the comma after cleaned

• Change gleaming to gleeming

The author would like to have a better transition between sentences 2 and 3.  Which phrase should be added to the beginning of sentence 3 to create a more effective transition?

• Equally important,

• Comparatively,

• Without a doubt,

• On the other hand,