Gathering Blue/inference/plot elements2 Quiz

Gathering Blue is written in the ___________ tense, from a ___________ point of view.

• A. present; first-person

• B. present; third-person

• C. past; first-person

• D. past; third-person

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The following passage (paragraph 6) mainly suggests that ________.

• the Singer’s Robe has an important place in the customs of the village

• most villagers were not allowed to see the Singer’s Robe

• the Singer’s Robe looks just like any other robe

• the Singer’s Robe possesses magical, supernatural powers

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following selections best explains the role of the Council of Guardians?

• They are in charge of local elections and campaigns.

• They have the power to punish or reward the villagers.

• They give advice to the people who make decisions.

• They used to be powerful, but they don’t hold much influence in the village anymore.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The following passage (paragraph 35) mainly suggests that Kira ____________.

• must leave her old life behind now that she has been chosen

• is not ready for the task of completing the Singer’s Robe

• does not have many possessions of her own

• is being tricked by the Council of Guardians

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which inference about the village is best supported by the following passage (paragraphs 16-18)? Her mother had planned to teach her the art of the dyes, but the time had not yet come before the illness struck. She tried to be honest in her answer. "She was beginning to teach me," Kira said. "She told me that she had been taught by a woman named Annabel." "Annabella now," Jamison said. Kira was startled. "She is still alive? And four syllables?"

• The number of syllables in a person’s name has a special meaning in this village.

• There is a deadly, uncontrollable disease spreading through the village.

• All of the women in the village are taught the art of the dyes.

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which statement about Vandara is best supported by the following passage (paragraphs 30-32)?

• Vandara does not get anything she wants from the Council.

• Vandara is younger than Kira.

• Vandara sees Kira as an enemy.

• Vandara is friendly with the Council members.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is most closely the meaning of the word elaborate as it is used in the following passage (paragraph 8)? Kira remembered that spot, where just last year some threads had pulled and torn and her mother had carefully coaxed the broken threads free. Then she had selected pale pinks, slightly darker roses, and other colors darkening to crimson, each hue only a hint deeper than the one before; and she had stitched them into place, blending them flawlessly into the edges of the elaborate design.

• verb | to improve or develop

• verb | to add additional details to something

• adjective | complex; involving many different parts

• adjective | excessively lengthy or confusing

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The problem in a story

• conflict

• resolution

• falling action

• climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following IS NOT a part of the setting?

• time 

• place 

• social climate

• characters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the difference between the falling action and resolution?

• The falling action is where the conflict starts to improve, and in the resolution the conflict is getting worse.

• The falling action is where the characters are introduced, and the resolution is where the characters change in some way.

• The falling action is when the character tries to solve the conflict, and the resolution is the end of the story

• The falling action introduces the conflict  and  the resolution ends the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9