Module 1 Assessment Review

Which two details from the text best show how Pacy is feeling about becoming an illustrator and author?

• “All of a sudden, Dad saying that reminded my about the other cold door – the cold door of becoming an author and illustrator.” (paragraph 5)

• “Dad’s words warmed me as if I had put on a fur coat. I could be brave. I didn’t need tiger luck; I was a tiger.” (paragraph 23)

• “’I didn’t realize I’d have to decide and do things,’ I said. ‘I liked it better when you and Mom did everything.’” (paragraph 21)

• “What did I care about cold doors when I had fur that was thick and warm? Just like the tiger that jumped into the wild water because he wanted to win the race, I was going to jump through the door and become an author and illustrator. I wouldn’t be afraid anymore.” (paragraph 32)

PART A: What is the theme of the story The Year of the Rat?

• Good friends will always support you

• Always listen to your parents' advice

• Finding yourself can be scary but it's important to be brave

• Keeping friendships is difficult to do

PART B: What detail from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• “And I guessed Dad was right…Dad’s words warmed me as if I had put on a fur coat.” (paragraph 23)

• “I couldn’t believe it, but it was true. Melody was going to come back to visit.” (paragraph 26)

• “Not only had I ignored them and probably hurt their feelings, all the things that I had been interested in and cared about were different now. They hadn’t changed. I had changed.” (paragraph 36)

• “I smiled back. Everything would be all right. Deep inside of me, I heard a tiger roar. It was so loud and strong I was surprised. I never knew it was there before.” (paragraph 46)

How does Pacy’s point of view towards Becky and Charlotte change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

• Pacy’s relationship with Becky and Charlotte is strained in the beginning, but she realizes that she was at fault and vows to make a change

• Pacy’s relationship with Becky and Charlotte is strained in the beginning, but she realizes she is better off not being friends with them and parts ways

• Pacy’s relationship with Becky and Charlotte is fine in the beginning, but turns bad when Melody comes back into town

• There is no change in Pacy’s point of view towards her friends

Which sentence describes the point of view used in the passage?

• The passage used is a third-person point of view and is told by a narrator

• The passage used is a first-person point of view and is told by Pacy

• The passage used is a third-person point of view and is told by Dad

• The passage used is a first-person point of view and is told by Melody

Pacy’s father compares her desires to be an author and illustrator to a “cold door.” What form of figurative language is he using?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Imagery

Which line from the text includes an example of personification?

• “I was all ready to go outside and play until I opened the door. BRRR!” (paragraph 3)

• “The cold wind bit my face…” (paragraph 3)

• “All of a sudden, Dad saying that reminded me about the other cold door – the cold door of becoming an author and illustrator.” (paragraph 5)

• “The weather seemed to turn cold in a snap.” (paragraph 2)

Select two statements that belong in a summary of The Year of the Rat.

• The Chinese Year of the Rat brings change and new beginnings, which have been a scary experience for Pacy.

• Pacy makes new resolutions to fix her friendship with Becky and Charlotte before it's too late.

• Pacy realizes she must change in order to fix the changes in her life and decides to be brave like the tiger.

• Pacy wants to be an author and illustrator and asks her parents for advice.

• a.      Pacy stands up to her friends for being mean and making fun of Dun-Wei.