Quiz on Nimona

Which of the following words best replaces modified as it is used in the following quote (page 1)? “We’ll attack the city using genetically modified dragons.”

• altered

• moderated

• intelligent

• hazardous

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the following quotation mainly reveal about Nimona (page 2)? “Isn’t that the whole point of being a villain? That you don’t have to follow the rules?”

• She doesn’t want to be a villain anymore.

• She has a score to settle with Sir Goldenloin.

• She and Lord Blackheart don’t trust each other.

• She and Lord Blackheart disagree on what it means to be a villain.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following statements about Lord Blackheart is best supported by the excerpt?

• He lost his arm saving Sir Goldenloin’s life.

• He became a villain to please his father.

• He was too reckless and arrogant to become a hero.

• He wasn’t allowed to become a hero after losing his arm.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

PART B: Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the idea that Blackheart was not allowed to become a hero after losing his arm?

• “We were the two most promising heroes the Institution had ever seen.”

• “Turns out that the Institution had no use for a one-armed hero.”

• “You can’t just go around murdering people.”

• “It was a fair victory.”

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Nimona's approach to villainy differ from Lord Blackheart's, and what does this reveal about their characters?

• Nimona prefers subtlety, while Blackheart favors dramatic actions

• Blackheart follows a code of ethics, while Nimona embraces chaos and violence

• Nimona is more strategic, while Blackheart is impulsive

• Blackheart wants to cause destruction, while Nimona aims for political change

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be inferred about the relationship between Lord Blackheart and Sir Goldenloin based on the flashback sequence?

• They were always bitter rivals with no history of friendship

• Their friendship ended due to a mutual agreement

• A competitive incident led to betrayal and a shift in their relationship

• They maintain a secret alliance despite appearing as enemies

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author use visual elements to convey the shift between present and past in the graphic novel?

• By changing the size of the panels

• Through the use of different color palettes

• By altering the characters' appearances dramatically

• With the introduction of new characters in flashbacks

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does Lord Blackheart mean when he says, "It's not about winning. It's about proving a point"?

• He wants to demonstrate his superiority over Goldenloin

• He aims to show that villains can be more ethical than heroes

• He's trying to justify his failures to Nimona

• He seeks to expose corruption within the Institution

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author use irony in the portrayal of Lord Blackheart as a villain?

• By making him physically weaker than other characters

• Through his adherence to a moral code despite being labeled evil

• By giving him comical dialogue that undermines his villainy

• Through his inability to carry out successful plans

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

What can be inferred about the Institution based on their treatment of Lord Blackheart after his injury?

• They value physical perfection over moral character

• They have a strict policy against violence among trainees

• They offer comprehensive support for injured heroes

• They prioritize teamwork over individual achievements

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1