Nimona Quiz

1. Which of the following words best replaces MODIFIED as it is used in the following quote (page 1)?

• A. altered
• B. moderated
• C. intelligent
• D. hazardous

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

2. What does the following quotation mainly reveal about Nimona (page 2)?

• A. She doesn’t want to be a villain anymore.
• B. She has a score to settle with Sir Goldenloin.
• C. She and Lord Blackheart don’t trust each other.
• D. She and Lord Blackheart disagree on what it means to be a villain.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

3. Which of the following statements about Lord Blackheart is best supported by the text?

• A. He lost his arm saving Sir Goldenloin’s life.
• B. He became a villain to please his father.
• C. He was too reckless and arrogant to become a hero.
• D. He wasn’t allowed to become a hero after losing his arm.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4. Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the answer to Question 3?

• A. “We were the two most promising heroes the Institution had ever seen.”
• B. “Turns out that the Institution had no use for a one-armed hero.”
• C. “You can’t just go around murdering people.”
• D. “It was a fair victory.”

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

6. Which of the following statement supports the idea that Blackheart and Sir Goldenloin appeared to be equally the best?

• Blackheart and Sir Goldenloin were "the two most promising heroes the institution had ever seen".
• Blackheart and Sir Goldenloin were "heroes in training".
• Blackheart and sir Goldenloin were both friends "until the day of the joust".

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7. Whch of the following supports the idea that both Blackheart and Sir Goldenloin were young, brave knights?

• Blackheart and Sir Goldenloin were "the two most promising heroes the institution had ever seen".
• Blackheart and Sir Goldenloin were "heroes in training".
• Blackheart and sir Goldenloin were both friends "until the day of the joust".

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

12. What does the word EMPHASIS mean in the selection?

• a way of thinking or feeling as shown by one's behavior
• to be put in opposition or competition
• having a good chance for success
• to give special attention

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4