8G-Revision

Choose a character from "Raymond's Run" and describe one external conflict they faced. How does this conflict affect the other characters?

What can you infer from the cultural expression "The day of the thief is the 40th; the 41st day you get caught" mentioned in "Herdsman"?

In the story "Herdsman" what two facts got Joseph into "big trouble" with his family? Cite evidence from the text.

What is the primary role of the narrator in the story "Raymond's Run"?

• To manage household chores

• To earn pocket money

• To look after her brother Raymond

• To participate in track meets

Why does the narrator get the nickname "Squeaky" in the story "Raymond's Run"?

• Because of her athletic abilities

• Because of her squeaky voice

• Because she is always running errands

• Because she is the fastest runner

In the story "Raymond's Run" what attitude does the narrator have toward people who talk negatively about Raymond?

• She tries to ignore them

• She engages in verbal arguments

• She prefers to confront them physically

• She asks George to handle it

In "Herdsman" why did the narrator decide not to go home that night?

• He wanted to avoid punishment and felt embarrassed.

• He was going to visit a friend.

• He wanted to find the lost cows before returning.

• He was afraid of the dark.

What did the narrator do when it got dark in "Herdsman"?

• He continued searching for the cows.

• He climbed a tree and slept there.

• He went to a friend's house.

• He hid in a barn.

Which of the following sentences is not a declarative sentence?

• I have a math test tomorrow.

• Can you hand me that book?

• She loves to read every day.

• The dog is barking loudly.

Which of the following is an interrogative sentence?

• Would you be kind enough to open the window?

• Reading books has always been a passion of mine.

• You need to put your phone away.

• How magnificent that rainbow is!