‘Laura’ by Saki

“I don’t see what’s wrong with Egbert,” protested Amanda.How does Amanda’s attitude change when she speaks these words?

• Her anxiety about Laura disappears and she becomes defensive about her husband.

• All the stress she has been feeling vanishes as she sees the humor in the situation.

• The love she feels for her husband is disturbed as doubts about him emerge.

• Her irritation towards Laura’s carelessness is replaced by a feeling of sadness.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3

In her conversation with Amanda, Laura reveals that she feels her actions towards Egbert are __________.

• reckless but entertaining

• innovative and deserving of praise

• mischievous but not evil

• friendly and harmless

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3

At the end of the passage, Amanda is most likely to feel a sense of _________.

• shock and fear

• pity and loss

• jealousy and irritation

• calm and peace

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3

Which of these elements can be found in the passage?

• a dose of humor and irony

• a sentimental memory

• an act of mercy

• a romantic suggestion

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Evaluate

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2

What happens when Egbert grumbles about Laura’s mistake?

• she apologizes and makes peace

• she complains to Amanda

• she pretends to be angry

• she plans to seek revenge

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1

Match the character trait to the dialogue that best highlights it:

• A fairness in passing judgment

• …that one can hardly set them down as being mad

• A willingness to quarrel

• I don’t know about it being serious; it is certainly Saturday.

• A ready wit

• …the satisfaction of being able to fetch the trout in their own homes without having to wait for hours till they condescend to rise…

• A lack of patience

• you’ve sworn to love, honor, and endure him: I haven’t.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3

The term ‘reincarnation’ is used to refer to the concept of ____________.

• being born again in a different form after one’s death

• suffering after death based on one’s deeds

• madness that one displays when afraid of death

• behaving like an animal while awaiting death

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4