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Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

• Carla takes yoga classes.
• She said something embarrassing.
• Carla ate a snack.

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Cratchit toasts to Scrooge, even though Mrs. Cratchit doesn't agree. What does this show about his personality? 

• He is kind and appreciates what he has.
• He doesn't care what his wife thinks.
• He is ignorant and doesn't realize that Scrooge mistreats him.
• He is sarcastic and is mocking Scrooge.

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TEKS.ELA.8.7B

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Why is Paris at the cemetery?

• He hopes to prevent the Capulets from killing the Montagues.
• He wants to place flowers on Juliet’s grave.
• He plans to attack Romeo when he arrives.
• He has discovered Friar Laurence’s plot and wants to confront him.

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TEKS.ELA.8.7B

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Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

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TEKS.ELA.8.5F

Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors.

What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?

• her determination to be a well-known actor

• her dream of being rich one day

• her determination to get the lead in the school play

• her willingness to try new activities

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TEKS.ELA.8.5F

In chapter two, how does Scout feel about starting school?

• nervous

• terrified

• excited

• indifferent

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The man walking by calls out the protagonist because he is...

• crying

• screaming

• moaning

• staring at the other soldiers with anger in his eyes

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TEKS.ELA.8.5F

What do we learn about the narrator from the following line? “I knew what the old man felt, and pitied him, although I chuckled at heart.”

• he is cruel

• he is compassionate

• he is honest

• he is calm

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In a way that shows grim persistence

• Indignant

• Doggedly

• Gallant

• Incredulous

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TEKS.ELA.8.5F

The phrase "packed like sardines" infers that?

• to be covered in salt.

• crowded very close together

• a small fish

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