EOC 8 wrap

What is the meaning of lacquered as it used in paragraph 1?

• plain

• delicate

• glossy

• worn

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from the selection means “a small structure with one or more open sides that is used to sell merchandise or services”?

• stethoscope (paragraph 1)

• kiosk (paragraph 2)

• aviary (paragraph 2)

• moat (paragraph 3)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from paragraph 2 means “moderately warm”? Enter your answer in the box.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which phrase from paragraph 2 provides the best clue to the meaning of the word aviary?

• down the stairs

• where the sharp-eared owls sleep

• through the garden

• that runs the length of the citadel wall

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from paragraph 2 means “a member of a group of loyal and subservient troops, officials, or supporters”? Enter your answer in the box.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word prop.

prop \ˈpräp\

 

1. to support by placing something under or against 2. property 3. something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect 4. propeller

Which definition best matches the use of the word props in paragraph 3? Enter the number of the definition in the box.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which phrases from the excerpt support the theme of cherishing the small moments with the people you love.

Select ONE correct answer in each row.

Groups:

(a) Supports the Theme

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(b) Does Not Support the Theme

• …it will stay open on his knee all afternoon while he recites the passages to me. (paragraph 1)

• The cage bars curve out, rusted orange. (paragraph 2)

• …they flank one another up and down the narrow causeway of rock…(paragraph 5)

• The tigers live in the outer moat of the fortress. (paragraph 3)

• …my love of tigers comes directly from him, I believe he is talking about me… (paragraph 4)

• …picks me up and props my feet against the handrail so I can look… (paragraph 3)

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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

.  In the excerpt, which archetype does the grandfather most resemble?

• Jester

• Hero

• Rebel

• Sage

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Paragraph 5 reveals that the narrator views the tigers’ cage as a place -

• she prefers to avoid

• of comforting memories

• of haunting memories

• she does not remember well

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Select the response that corrects the spelling error in sentence 1.

 

 

I remember this, too: an (a)  

• altarcasion
• altercasion
• alturcastion
• altercation

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A