Literary Analysis Quiz

In the first paragraph, what initial impression of the travelers does the author create? (RL1)

• They are in a big hurry.

• They have lost their way.

• They are moving somewhere.

• They are extremely hungry.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What literary device does the author use in the underlined portion of lines 6–7? (RL4)

• Allusion

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Based on the second paragraph (lines 8–17), what does Mae see when she looks at the man and the two boys? (RL1)

• People who are shy and embarrassed

• People who are poor and tired

• People who are harmlessly passing through

• People who are threatening in appearance

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

What does the author suggest with the line “Mae’s tone was faltering” (line 40)? (R4)

• Mae is unsure whether she wants to refuse them.

• Mae thinks Al is getting mad at her.

• Mae feels that she will run out of food.

• Mae has her own family and understands the situation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

What does the last line of the passage reveal about the man? (RL3)

• His lack of pride

• His inability to compromise

• His abundant confidence

• His sense of fairness

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the author use to reveal the character of the people in the passage? (RL5)

• Dialogue

• Figurative language

• Setting

• Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does Al’s mood change from line 50 to the end of the passage? (RL5)

• From annoyed to angry

• From indifferent to angry

• From concerned to impatient

• From concerned to resigned

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the word “resignedly” in line 75 suggest about Mae’s attitude? (R4)

• She is about to quit her job.

• She does not like her job.

• She wants the man to leave.

• She has finally given in.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

9. Using specific information from “A Loaf of Bread,” identify three places in which the mood of the conversation changes. Then, describe briefly how the mood changes. (RL1)

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6