Reflections on Pecola's Mirror

What does Pecola like to do with the mirror?

• Break it

• Look at it

• Clean it

• Hide it

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who told Pecola that "they would last forever"?

• Her mother

• Mr. Soaphead

• Her friend

• Her teacher

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why does Pecola's friend think she looks in the mirror so often?

• To admire herself

• To make sure "they" don't go away

• To practice speaking

• To clean it

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is Pecola's response when asked if she is scared "they" might go away?

• She says they might go away

• She says they can't go away

• She says she doesn't care

• She says she is scared

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does Pecola accuse her friend of being?

• Angry

• Jealous

• Happy

• Sad

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does Pecola's friend wish for, according to Pecola?

• To have a new mirror

• To have "them"

• To have a new friend

• To have a new house

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze why Pecola might feel the need to constantly look in the mirror. Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.

• She is vain and loves her appearance

• She is insecure and needs reassurance

• She is bored and has nothing else to do

• She is practicing for a play

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the significance of Mr. Soaphead's promise to Pecola. What does it reveal about her character?

• She is gullible and easily believes others

• She is confident and self-assured

• She is skeptical and questions everything

• She is indifferent and doesn't care

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is Pecola's reaction when her friend accuses her of being smart?

• She agrees

• She denies it

• She ignores it

• She laughs

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Discuss the possible reasons why Pecola's friend might feel frustrated with Pecola's behavior.

• She is concerned for Pecola's well-being

• She is annoyed by Pecola's vanity

• She is jealous of Pecola's appearance

• She is tired of doing the same thing

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking