Mini Assessment:

1.       This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: What is the universal theme in "The California's Tale"?

• A.    The inevitability of change and the passage of time.

• B.    The tension between the ideal and the real.

   

• C.    The necessity of self-reliance in overcoming hardship.

• D.    The transformative power of forgiveness and reconciliation.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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1. 1. Part B: Which statement from the text supports your answer to Part A?

• A.    "They glanced at each other. Then Joe said: "She? Poor thing, she's been dead nineteen years!"  Lines 23-24

• B   "Then we begin to drop in here, three days before she's due, to encourage him up, and ask if he's heard from her, and Saturday we all come and fix up the house with flowers, and get everything ready for a dance. We've done it every year for nineteen years."    Lines 28-29

• C.    The first Saturday there was twenty−seven of us, without counting the girls; there's only three of us now, and the girls are all gone.  Line 29

• D    "Anything happened to her? Henry, that's pure nonsense. There isn't anything going to happen to her; just make your mind easy as to that.”  Line 1

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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2.       How does the author develop the theme of loss and coping in "The California's Tale"?

• A.    By depicting the unwavering hope of Henry's friends, who believe she will return one day and continue to prepare for her arrival.

• B.   By illustrating the transformative journey of Henry as he comes to terms with his wife's disappearance and eventually finds peace.

• C.    By revealing the annual ritual and emotional turmoil Henry endures, highlighting his friends' efforts to maintain his illusion and prevent a mental breakdown.

   

• D.    By portraying the resentment and anger of Henry's friends towards him for not moving on from his wife's disappearance.

   

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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3.       What universal theme is developed through the characters' actions and interactions?

• A.    The enduring strength of hope in the face of despair.

• B.    The complexity of human emotions and relationships.

• C.    The resilience of the human spirit in overcoming adversity.

• D.    The importance of community support in times of grief.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.       How does paragraph 16 foreshadow the ending?

• A.    By indicating that Joe knows something ominous about the drink.

• B.    By suggesting that Henry is about to receive important news.

• C.    By hinting that the celebration will not go as planned.

• D.    By implying that Henry's wife will not arrive as expected.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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5.       Select the sentence from paragraph1 that shows that Henry is kind-hearted.   

• A.    “Pretty soon Tom and Joe arrived, and then all hands set about adorning the house with flowers.”

• B.    “Come, now, let's get to decorating not much time left."  

• C.    “There isn't anything going to happen to her; just make your mind easy as to that.”

• D.    “The trio took their places side by side, and began to play some rattling dance−music, and beat time with their big boots.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.       How does the description of the setting in paragraphs 1-3 best enhance the nostalgic style?

• A.    By highlighting the contrast between the harshness of the miners' cabins and the coziness of the home.

• B. By focusing on the modern conveniences present in the setting.

• C.    By detailing the practical aspects of daily life in the home.

• D.    By emphasizing the cleanliness and orderliness of the bedroom.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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7.       How does the author develop an evocation of a keen sense of sadness style in the passage?

• A.    By using vivid and detailed descriptions to create a strong sense of place.

• B.    By incorporating realistic dialogue that reflects the characters' true personalities.

• C.    By revealing the depth of the characters' emotions through their actions and interactions.

   

• D.    By introducing a surprising twist that adds complexity and emotional depth to the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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8.       What is the meaning of "cow" as used in the sentence?

• A.    To physically harm

• B.    To intimidate

• C.    To criticize harshly

• D.    To make fun of

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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9.       What is the meaning of the word phrase, drank the admiration, on the context of the passage.

• A.    He ignored the admiration and continued with his work.

• B.    He absorbed and enjoyed the admiration, feeling pleased and content.

• C.    He graciously accepted the admiration and thanked the narrator.

• D.    He rejected the admiration and felt embarrassed.

   

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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