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Comprehension Quiz: The Gift of the Magi

Authored by Diarmuid (TDS-THT)

English

9th Grade

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Comprehension Quiz: The Gift of the Magi
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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: "Della hesitated before selling her hair."

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which infinitive phrase is used in the sentence: "Jim worked hard to buy Della a special gift"?

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: In the sentence, "They decided to sacrifice their most valuable possessions," "to sacrifice" is an infinitive.

True

False

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct form (gerund or infinitive) to complete the sentence: "Jim's goal was __________ (to find/finding) the perfect gift for Della."

to find

finding

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "imputation" mean as used in the story?

A gift

An accusation

A sacrifice

A compliment

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes the mood created by the phrase "whirled with the merry spirit of Christmas"?

Gloomy

Joyful

Fearful

Angry

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the central theme of "The Gift of the Magi"? Provide an example from the story that supports your answer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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