Reading Comprehension Quiz

What are the main messages of "Terrible Things" and "First They Came"? How do these stories make you feel about the actions of the characters or the speaker?

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What historical events are these texts referring to? Why is it important to remember and talk about these events today?

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What common themes do you find in both texts? How do these themes relate to the idea of being a bystander?

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Have you ever witnessed a situation where nobody acted to help someone in need? Without naming names, can you describe how that situation relates to the ideas in these texts?

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In "Terrible Things," why do you think none of the animals stand up for the others? In "First They Came," why does the speaker regret remaining silent?

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What are the consequences of inaction shown in both "Terrible Things" and "First They Came"? How do these consequences affect your view of standing up to injustice?

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Can you think of any modern examples where people might act as bystanders to injustice? How can we apply the lessons from these texts to those situations?

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How does fear influence the decisions of characters in these stories? Have you ever been afraid to act in a difficult situation, and how did you handle it?

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What do you think you would have done in the situations described in the texts? Why is it sometimes hard to make the right decision?

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Both texts talk about the importance of speaking out against injustice. Why do you think it's important to speak up, and what can happen if we don't?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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