In which two ways does the dramatic reading in Passage 2 adapt the poem from Passage 1?

It changes several of the words.

It gives the poem a humorous quality.

It makes the poem seem more realistic.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which sentence best states a theme of Passage 1?

Inner strength is most important.

Companionship can be comforting.

Fear can cause the desire to escape.

Part B: Which two quotations from the story best support the answer to Part A?

"You will bury yourself down there and not speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping. . . ." (paragraph 3)

"My sister was staying here, at the rectory, you know, some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the people here." (paragraph 6)

"You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October afternoon," said the niece . . . (paragraph 12)

"Do you know, sometimes on still, quiet evenings like this, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will all walk in through that window—" (paragraph 14)

Framton grabbed wildly at his stick and hat; the hall-door, the gravel-drive, and the front gate were dimly-noted stages in his headlong retreat. (paragraph 25)

Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of Passage 1. "I know how it will be," his sister had said when he was preparing to migrate to this rural retreat; "you will bury yourself down there and not speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping. . . ." The underlined figurative language in this sentence conveys the idea that —

Mr. Nuttel's sister believes he will become isolated

Mr. Nuttel is likely to get sicker during his stay in the country

the people Mr. Nuttel's sister wants him to meet have died

the rural area Mr. Nuttel is visiting is sparsely populated

Read this sentence from paragraph 14 of Passage 1. "Do you know, sometimes on still, quiet evenings like this, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will all walk in through that window—" How does this statement create suspense?

by scaring Framton with the idea that the ghosts may appear

by inspiring Framton to be concerned for his safety

by offering Framton an alternative to the day's events

by telling Framton about a recent shooting accident in the area

Which two lines from Passage 1 are examples of foreshadowing?

. . . three years ago to a day, her husband and her two young brothers went off for their day's shooting . . . (paragraph 14)

It was certainly an unfortunate coincidence that he should have paid his visit on this tragic anniversary. (paragraph 19)

Do you know many of the people round here? asked the niece . . . (paragraph 5)

An undefinable something about the room seemed to suggest masculine habitation. (paragraph 9)

It was a relief to Framton when the aunt bustled into the room with a whirl of apologies . . . (paragraph 15)

Part B: Which two sentences from Passage 1 best support the answer to Part A?

. . . would do much towards helping the nerve cure which he was supposed to be undergoing. (paragraph 2)

. . . somehow in this restful country spot tragedies seemed out of place. (paragraph 11)

He was wondering whether Mrs. Sappleton was in the married or widowed state. (paragraph 9)

Part B: What is the effect of using this point of view?

It allows the reader to experience events as Framton does.

It shows how the tragedy has affected Vera's behavior.

It reveals whether Vera or Framton is more interesting.

It hides Vera's and Framton's thoughts from the reader.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: How does the author of Passage 2 view the story in Passage 1?

She questions Munro's motives for writing the story.

She believes Munro's story is compelling.

She thinks Munro used creative language.

She feels that Munro misrepresented the characters.

Reading Comprehension Quiz

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.8.5, RL.8.4, RL.2.10

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Demondre Williams

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase from Passage 1 best uses imagery to appeal to the reader's senses?

upon the stair (line 1)

last night at three (line 5)

please don't slam the door (line 10)

A little man (line 12)

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which word best describes the tone of Passage 1?

exhausted

frightened

hopeful

stern

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Part B: Which two lines best support the answer to Part A?

When I came home last night at three / The man was waiting there for me

But when I looked around the hall / I couldn't see him there at all! / Go away, go away, don't you come back any more!

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the rhyme scheme in Passage 1, to which column does each group of lines belong? Choose the correct letter for each group of lines below the correct rhyme scheme.

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of repeating the phrase go away throughout the poem?

to give the reader a clue about the ending

to convey the speaker's angry mood

to involve the reader in the poem

to show the speaker's uneasiness

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Traditional ghost stories often make use of archetypes, or patterns found in literature from different cultures and time periods. What do the characters and setting of Passage 1 have in common with many other ghost stories?

They feature a haunted house.

They include a tragic love story.

They involve a mysterious disappearance.

They depict a battle between good and evil.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Passage 2, why does the actor pause between the words in the phrase who wasn't there in line 2?

to display anger

to imply courage

to show disbelief

to express satisfaction

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Reading Comprehension Quiz

22 questions

Which phrase from Passage 1 best uses imagery to appeal to the reader's senses?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which word best describes the tone of Passage 1?

Part B: Which two lines best support the answer to Part A?

According to the rhyme scheme in Passage 1, to which column does each group of lines belong? Choose the correct letter for each group of lines below the correct rhyme scheme.

What is the purpose of repeating the phrase go away throughout the poem?

Traditional ghost stories often make use of archetypes, or patterns found in literature from different cultures and time periods. What do the characters and setting of Passage 1 have in common with many other ghost stories?

In Passage 2, why does the actor pause between the words in the phrase who wasn't there in line 2?

Listen to the way the actor in Passage 2 delivers line 6 of the poem. The man was waiting there for me. The actor's use of emphasis suggests that —

In which two ways does the dramatic reading in Passage 2 adapt the poem from Passage 1?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which sentence best states a theme of Passage 1?

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