Unit 2 Test Review

First Name

Passage 1:

The wind howled as Maya walked down the dark street, the streetlights flickering above her. Her heart raced as she thought she saw a shadow dart between two parked cars. She quickened her pace, gripping her backpack tighter. Every sound seemed amplified—the rustling leaves, the distant barking of a dog. Maya kept her eyes forward, refusing to look back, terrified that something or someone might be following her.

Passage 2:

As Alex descended into the old, abandoned house, he felt a chill creep up his spine. The wooden floors creaked beneath his feet, and the musty smell of decay filled the air. He paused, listening closely, but all he could hear was his own shallow breathing. The house was eerily quiet, except for the occasional groan of the old wood. Alex knew the stories about the house being haunted, but now that he was inside, it felt more like a tomb than a place of mystery.

ELA Teacher

• Ms. Shariff
• Ms. Stevenson

How does the atmosphere in Passage 1 compare to the atmosphere in Passage 2?

• Both passages describe a calm and peaceful setting.
• Passage 1 has a tense, outdoor setting, while Passage 2 focuses on an eerie, indoor environment.
• Passage 1 is filled with action, while Passage 2 focuses on a relaxing atmosphere.
• Both passages are set in crowded, busy places with a lot of noise.

Which passage creates a stronger sense of isolation for the character, and how?

• Passage 1, because Maya is outside in the open where people can see her.
• Passage 1, because Maya is surrounded by nature and animals.
• Passage 2, because Alex is alone in an old, abandoned house with no one around.
• Passage 2, because Alex is exploring with a group of friends.

In what way do both Maya from Passage 1 and Alex from Passage 2 experience fear differently?

• Maya feels immediate fear from the environment around her, while Alex is more cautious and unsure.
• Alex is brave and unafraid, while Maya is terrified throughout the passage.
• Both characters feel the exact same kind of fear at the same intensity.
• Alex feels fear from physical danger, while Maya feels more fear from her imagination.

Which theme is present in both Passage 1 and Passage 2?

• The power of friendship during difficult times.
• The struggle to overcome loneliness.
• Fear of the unknown and unseen.
• The comfort of familiar places.

How do the endings of both passages contribute to the characters' experiences with fear?

• Passage 1 ends with Maya still feeling afraid, while Passage 2 leaves Alex feeling relieved.
• Passage 2 ends with a mystery revealed, while Passage 1 leaves everything unresolved.
• Both passages end with the characters still feeling uncertain and afraid.
• Both characters discover that there was nothing to fear all along.