Quiz on 'My Achilles’ Meal'

How does the author act in the story "My Achilles’ Meal"?

• She is young and doesn’t always make smart choices.

• She behaves badly and breaks important rules.

• She is mature and understands everything.

• She is clever and good at getting what she wants.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is the author spending the day away from her family?

• Her parents are working.

• Her parents are on a vacation.

• Her parents are at a funeral.

• Her parents want her to try new things.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What food does the author eat a lot of in the story?

• cherry syrup

• French fries

• yogurt

• sugar

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which word best describes “concoctions”?

• Ted plays games he created.

• Ted eats different foods he likes.

• Ted talks about things he enjoys.

• Ted makes new recipes by mixing ingredients.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If you are a “glutton” for TV, what does it mean?

• You act in TV shows.

• You watch too much TV.

• You watch TV responsibly.

• You are picky about TV shows.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If you have a “portion” of a bench, which is true?

• You only have part of the bench.

• You have the whole bench.

• There is only one bench.

• You sit on the same bench every day.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does having unlimited access to her favorite food make the author feel? (Choose two answers)

• sick

• scared

• excited

• curious

• confused

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read this sentence from the story: “Once again, I was speechless. My father never, under any circumstances, bought me more than one toy per shopping trip. I assumed there was a law that set shopping limits.” How does this relate to what happens later?

• It hints that she will react strongly to other surprises.

• It shows she wants to enjoy her time with Farah.

• It explains why she is so hungry later.

• It shows she will follow her family’s way of doing things.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Part A: Why does Tavoos give the author so much food?

• Cooking is her favorite thing to do.

• In her culture, hosts always offer food to guests.

• She feels sorry for Firoozeh.

• Hosts let children have anything they want.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Part B: Which sentence best shows this?

• That day, Tavoos took me by her hand and told me she was happy I’d spend the day with her.

• No matter what time you visit an Iranian home, you will be offered food.

• She went into the kitchen while I played with my toys.

• Tavoos smiled and asked if I wanted more.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3