
Oranges by Gary Soto
Authored by Natalia Martinez
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The poet decides to create a new stanza after line 43 to-
show a lot of time has passed
create suspense for what happened in the drugstore
highlight the decision the boy made in the drugstore
suggest that the boy regrets giving his orange to the saleswoman
Answer explanation
The new stanza after line 43 creates suspense about the events in the drugstore, leaving readers wanting to know more about what happened, which aligns with the choice to create suspense for what happened.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Read lines 25-27:
"I turned to the candies
Tiered like bleachers,"
The figurative language in these lines
Lets the reader know there was a lot of candies
shows the candies are not good to buy
creates the imagery of rows of candies one on top of the other in the drugstore's shelves
illustrates how difficult it is to choose one candy
Answer explanation
The phrase 'Tiered like bleachers' creates a vivid image of candies arranged in rows, similar to seating in a stadium, emphasizing their stacked presentation on the drugstore shelves.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The speaker creates a sense of warmth despite the December weather mainly by-
describing how a porch light “burned yellow / Night and day” and an orange looked like “a fire” in his hands
describing how a dog “barked” at him and the way a girl was “pulling / At her gloves”
mentioning a saleslady in a “narrow aisle of goods” and “light” in the eyes of the girl
describing “unwrapping the chocolate” for the girl and “peeling” his orange
Answer explanation
The speaker creates warmth by using vivid imagery, such as the porch light that 'burned yellow' and the orange that resembled 'a fire,' contrasting the cold December weather with comforting visuals.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the speaker most likely feel about the girl?
He feels obligated to get her a gift.
He wishes he were with his friends.
He is concerned with his own thoughts.
He enjoys spending time with her.
Answer explanation
The speaker likely enjoys spending time with the girl as shown when he smiles at her, lightly touches her, and buys her chocolate.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which selection from the poem most strongly supports the inference that the narrator enjoys spending time with his date?
“She came out pulling / At her gloves, face bright / With rouge.” (lines 13-15)
“I smiled, / Touched her shoulder, and led / Her down the street,” (lines 15-17)
“We / Entered, the tiny bell / Bringing a saleslady” (lines 20-23)
“I peeled my orange / That was so bright against / The gray of December” (lines 52-54)
Answer explanation
The lines "I smiled, / Touched her shoulder, and led / Her down the street" indicate a warm, affectionate interaction, suggesting the narrator enjoys the date. This physical touch and smile reflect his positive feelings.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What can the reader infer when the boy places the orange on the counter?
He wants the girl to notice how generous he is.
He doesn't have enough money to purchase the chocolate bar.
He has an extra orange and simply wants to share.
He's aware the clerk loves fruit.
Answer explanation
The boy places the orange on the counter likely because he doesn't have enough money for the chocolate bar. This action suggests he is trying to make a purchase but lacks the necessary funds.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
“Frost crackling beneath my steps, my breath before me, then gone…” is an example of:
Imagery
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Answer explanation
The phrase "Frost crackling beneath my steps, my breath before me, then gone…" creates vivid sensory experiences, appealing to sight and sound, which is characteristic of imagery. It paints a picture in the reader's mind.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
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