3rd quarter review

What can readers infer about Ali Cogia based upon his actions?

• His decision to make a trip to Mecca after having a dream shows that he is a devout Muslim.

• His decision to let a friend look after his money shows that he is overly trusting of other people.

• His choice to sell his wares on the way to Mecca shows that he is not serious about his religious life.

• His choice to delay his journey home for many years shows that he is neglectful of his family obligations.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence best provides evidence for the inference about Ali Cogia in Part A?

• "Ali Cogia was much troubled by this dream, as he was unwilling to give up his shop . . ." (paragraph 2)

• ". . . but the dream seemed to him a direct warning, and he resolved to put the journey off no longer." (paragraph 2)

• "He took a large vase, and placing the money in the bottom of it, filled up the rest with olives." (paragraph 4)

• ". . . Ali Cogia mounted the camel that he had laden with merchandise, joined the caravan, and arrived in due time at Mecca." (paragraph 7)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use dialogue to develop the character of Ali Cogia’s friend’s wife?

• The dialogue establishes that the wife is obedient and does not challenge her husband.

• The dialogue shows that the wife provides her husband with thoughtful advice.

• The dialogue establishes that the wife is in control of her husband’s actions.

• The dialogue shows that the wife places business above friendship.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author use the historical and cultural setting to reinforce the universal theme of social responsibility in the selection?

• The author shows that a sense of duty was intrinsic to the culture as evidenced by the journey to Mecca that was the expected “duty of a good Mussulman.”

• The author focuses on the cultural value of sharing when Ali Cogia takes the jar of olives to his friend and says, “... do me the favour to keep this vase of olives for me . . .”

• The author emphasizes the importance of honest business dealings to the society when Ali Cogia “set out his goods to the best advantage, hoping to gain some customers among the passers-by” while on his pilgrimage.

• The author highlights the society’s emphasis on the importance of accepting wise counsel when Ali Cogia goes to Cairo because he “heard the words, and lost no time in following the advice.”

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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

Ali Cogia’s jar of olives serves as both a plot point and a motif in this folktale. What does the author most clearly use the jar of olives to symbolize?

• loss

• hope

• greed

• trust

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What connection can readers make between the folktale and a moral dilemma that people in modern society might face?

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Based on etymology and context clues, what is the meaning of the word 'immortality'?

• the state of living forever

• the state of being admired

• the state of being overlooked

• the state of living in several countries

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Consider the diction and syntax in this sentence from paragraph 2: "The decimal place value system revolutionized basic calculations, record keeping, financial accounting, and everything else that involves working with large numbers—yet we are at a loss to name its inventor." The author’s diction and syntax in this sentence help to create—

• A playful mood with a lighthearted tone.

• An impartial mood with an indifferent tone.

• A conversational mood with a reflective tone.

• An analytical mood with an apologetic tone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read this dictionary entry for the word sexagesimal from paragraph 6: Sexagesimal (SEK suh JEH suh muhl) adj relating to or based on the number 60. Based on this definition and context clues in the passage, how is a sexagesimal place value system different from a decimal place value system?

• It has 60 different numerals instead of 10.

• It uses base 60 instead of base 10.

• Its placeholders represent 60 instead of 10.

• It uses 60, which is a power of 10.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Which of the following accurately paraphrases the final paragraph of the passage?

• No one knows who made these mathematical breakthroughs, but it is clear that they would not have occurred without previous mathematicians and their hard work. Famous people often take credit for mathematical breakthroughs that were actually the work of anonymous mathematicians.

• We may never know who is responsible for these mathematical breakthroughs. However, if mathematicians work together, they can slowly piece the clues together over time to identify the famous and previously unknown mathematicians who made them possible.

• It is unclear who made these mathematical breakthroughs. However, they clearly would not have happened without the work of previous mathematicians and the knowledge they slowly gathered over time. Mathematics is a collective effort made up of contributions from known and unknown mathematicians.

• It is not clear why these mathematical breakthroughs were credited to one person when it is obvious they would not have occurred without the hard work and slowly acquired knowledge of generations. Mathematical breakthroughs should not be credited to any one person as they are clearly collective efforts.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2