Mirror Image by Lena Coakley
Authored by Amanda Gibson
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on literary analysis and reading comprehension of the science fiction short story "Mirror Image" by Lena Coakley. The material is appropriate for 7th grade students and requires students to demonstrate understanding of advanced literary concepts including character development, plot structure, conflict types, theme identification, and textual evidence analysis. Students must analyze complex character relationships, interpret figurative language, understand vocabulary in context using morphological analysis, and trace character arcs throughout the narrative. The story presents sophisticated themes around identity, acceptance, and adaptation that challenge students to think critically about human nature and technological ethics. Students need strong inferential reasoning skills to understand the protagonist Alice's internal conflict as she adjusts to life in a new body, as well as the ability to distinguish between different types of literary conflicts and identify specific plot elements within a complex narrative structure. Created by Amanda Gibson, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This comprehensive assessment supports instruction by providing multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of both story-specific content and transferable literary analysis skills. The quiz works effectively as a summative assessment following a complete reading of the text, allowing teachers to evaluate student comprehension of character motivation, plot development, and thematic elements. It also serves as an excellent review tool before discussions about science fiction as a genre or identity-focused literature, and can be assigned as homework to reinforce close reading strategies. The questions align with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 for determining themes, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 for analyzing character interactions, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4 for determining word meanings, making it an invaluable resource for measuring student progress in essential middle school reading skills.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What most concerns the main character in paragraphs 2–4?
Her weight loss
Her sister’s opinion
Her new sunglasses
Her physical appearance
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The flashback in paragraph 6 helps develop the plot by suggesting that Alice will —
accept her new body slowly
improve her new body continuously
relearn to move her body
like her new body quickly
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the conversation between Alice and Jenny in paragraphs 7–12 suggest about the differences in their personalities?
Jenny is nicer than Alice.
Jenny is happier than Alice.
Jenny is less intelligent than Alice.
Jenny is more sarcastic than Alice.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following from the story: "I have to get to know you better." Jenny slipped her diary between her mattress and box spring. What does this show the reader about the twins?
Jenny's and Alice's relationship has not changed.
Jenny does not trust Alice anymore.
Alice does not trust Jenny anymore.
Alice does not want to read Jenny's diary.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read this sentence from paragraph 24. “We’ll get through this,” she said, “the human mind is incredibly adaptable.” The suffix -able means “inclined or given to a specified state or action.” What does the word adaptable mean in this sentence?
Inclined to change the way one thinks about things
Inclined to adjust to new circumstances
Given to making improvements
Given to making a change
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read this sentence from paragraph 53. "Alice tried hard to swallow, tried hard not to let her face show any reaction to the cake, but the taste of the mocha forced her mouth into a grimace." What fact does Alice’s grimace reflect?
She is surprised.
She is feeling sick.
She has different taste buds now.
She would rather eat something other than cake.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the protagonist?
Alice
Jenny
Mr. Jarred
Mom
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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