Little Men BM3 RL Standards

Which two pieces of evidence from the passage show that Nat feels inferior to his peers academically?

• “When Nat went to school on Monday morning, he quaked inwardly, for now he thought he should have to display his ignorance before them all.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘But I must work hard, or I can't catch up with the others.’” (paragraph 3)

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  “Nat's face had brightened more and more as he listened.” (paragraph 7)

• “‘They shan't laugh at you; if they do, I'll… I'll tell them not to!’ cried Demi loudly, quite forgetting where he was.” (paragraph 9)

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  “The class stopped in the middle of reciting their multiplication, and everyone looked up to see what was going on.” (paragraph 10)

Which quotation from the passage conveys Nat's dedication to learning?

• “He was truly grateful for this, and toiled away so diligently. . . .” (paragraph 2)

• “. . . an older student led a class of small students through the intricacies of the multiplication table.” (paragraph 4)

• “That is an excellent lesson, and I think you have learned it well.” (paragraph 6)

• “The class stopped in the middle of reciting their multiplication, and everyone looked up to see what was going on.” (paragraph 10)

How does the author develop the theme of overcoming challenges?

• by emphasizing Nat's inferior social status

• by highlighting Nat's advanced musical ability

• by explaining the impact of Mr. Bhaer's support

• by describing the assignments of the other students

What does Mr. Bhaer's act of giving Nat a special seat suggest about his character?

• He is a strict teacher.

• He is very observant.

• He understands musicians.

• He dislikes struggling students.

Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

. . . an older student led a class of small students through the intricacies of the multiplication table.

What is the meaning of the word intricacies as it is used in this sentence?

• advancements

• complications

• descriptions

• memories

What does the phrase “plod away” in paragraph 6 most likely mean?

• play freely

• work steadily

• rest regularly

• study strenuously

Which theme does the author develop in the passage?

• the uplifting joy of music

• the result of lacking empathy

• the importance of formal education

• the impact of a supportive community

How does the structure of the narrative contribute to its meaning?

• by describing Nat’s gardening activities

• by alternating between various perspectives

• by describing the methods used at the school

  
  

• by focusing on Nat's past before coming to school

Which character type from classic literature does Mr. Bhaer best represent?

• the ruler who holds power over others

• the romantic who is guided by his heart

• the wise one who offers guidance to others

• the hero who confronts challenges to save the day

How does the difference in perspectives between Nat and the other boys create tension in the story?

• The boys dislike Nat because he is more talented than them.

• Nat dislikes going to school because the boys feel sorry for him.

• Nat disappears into the garden to avoid being teased by the boys.

• Nat fears being taunted, but the other boys are eager to help him learn.