Counting By 7s Literary Analysis Assessment

What is the main theme of *Counting by 7s*?

• The importance of technology in modern society

• The challenges of space travel

• Overcoming adversity through community support

• The evolution of music over the decades

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who is the protagonist of *Counting by 7s*?

• Dell Duke

• Willow Chance

• Mai Nguyen

• Patty Nguyen

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does Willow change from the beginning to the end of the book?

• She becomes less interested in plants.

• She moves to a new city.

• She learns to connect with others and builds her own community.

• She decides to stop studying altogether.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What inference can be made about why Willow counts by 7s?

• It is a strategy to cope with her anxiety and need for order.

• She thinks it's a requirement for her school.

• She believes it brings her good luck.

• It is a homework assignment.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What event triggers the major changes in Willow's life in the book?

• She wins a science fair.

• She moves to a new school.

• The death of her adoptive parents.

• She discovers a rare plant species.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which character shows significant development by becoming more empathetic towards Willow?

• Dell Duke

• Jairo Hernandez

• Mai Nguyen

• Patty Nguyen

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the garden symbolize in *Counting by 7s*?

• Willow's isolation

• Growth and renewal

• Technological advancement

• Educational challenges

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why does Willow decide to help Dell Duke improve his life?

• She needs his help with school.

• She feels sorry for him.

• It's part of a school project.

• She recognizes his loneliness and sees potential for change.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role does Mai Nguyen play in Willow's life?

• She is Willow's teacher.

• She becomes one of Willow's closest friends and supports her.

• She is a distant relative.

• She challenges Willow at school.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the community's perception of Willow change throughout the novel?

• They see her as strange and keep their distance.

• They initially see her as odd but grow to appreciate her unique qualities.

• They always admire her intelligence.

• They become increasingly suspicious of her behavior.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept