Passage 1 Comprehension Quiz

Read the sentence from Passage 1. "My name is Thomas, he thought. That...that was the only thing he could remember about his life." (paragraph 5) How does this line contribute to the overall meaning of Passage 1?

• It shows that Thomas is alone.

• It explains why Thomas ended up in the elevator.

• It conveys why Thomas is eager to find his family.

• It explains why Thomas is so confused.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the description of the elevator in Passage 1 help the reader understand?

• The fear Thomas is experiencing.

• How the elevator looks.

• The recognition Thomas is feeling.

• The uncertainty of the situation.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why is the discussion of how much time has passed in Passage 1 important to Thomas?

• It creates specific knowledge about what is happening.

• It shows him he is still able to think rationally.

• It shows him the passing of time.

• It creates a way to figure out what is happening.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Select three details from Passage 1 that would be important to include in a summary.

• Thomas is in complete darkness and confused when he realizes he is trapped in an old metal elevator that is ascending.

• Thomas fell down at the sudden movement of the elevator and shuffled backward on his hands and feet, drops of sweat beading on his forehead despite the cool air.

• Thomas retained his clarity of thought and can remember general bits of information, but can only remember his first name, no faces or family

• As Thomas continues to ascend in the elevator and time passes, his fear begins to change to intense curiosity.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the sentence from Passage 1. "His mind functioned without flaw, trying to calculate his surroundings and predicament." (paragraph 6) What is the meaning of the word predicament as it is used in this sentence?

• a difficult situation

• an unplanned decision

• having possession

• a person’s situation

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is a theme of Passage 1?

• People often war with their mind.

• A person should love their family.

• Often a mystery will make a person curious.

• People seek revenge on those who hurt them.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How do Thomas’s actions develop this theme?

• He is confused about what is happening.

• He decided to give up and let it happen.

• He put an end to the terrible noise and movement.

• He became curious about where he was.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Select two lines from Passage 2 that show how Darrow feels about exploring the ship.

• “I follow dutifully behind, my razor at the ready.” (paragraph 11)

  “The chemical burn clings to the hairs inside my nose, nostalgic in a way, reminding me of those first days with Cassius.” (paragraph 12)

• “To notice that the strands of love that connected me to the world were severed.” (paragraph 13)

• That was a lonely time. ” (paragraph 13) “To notice that the strands of love that connected me to the world were severed.” (paragraph 13)

• “The outer door closes behind us with a muffled thump.” (paragraph 11) “I follow dutifully behind, my razor at the ready.” (paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does paragraph 13 reveal about Darrow in Passage 2?

• He has been through many difficult times.

• It sets the final ton

• It foreshadows an event that will change Thomas’s perspectiv

• He has always been a very lonely person.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the effect of the author’s word choice in the final sentence in Passage 1?

• It sets the final tone.

• It resolves Thomas’s problem in the passage.

• It creates suspense about what will happen next.

• It foreshadows an event that will change Thomas’s perspective.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9