Symbolism Post-Test

What is the main theme of 'The Boy in the Glass House'?

• The balance between safety and confinement

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of friendship

• The power of storms

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where is the glass house located in the story?

• In a bustling city

• In a quaint village

• On a deserted island

• In a dense forest

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the storm symbolise for Leo?

• A chance for adventure

• A symbol of the world beyond

• A threat to his safety

• A change in seasons

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Leo feel about his life in the glass house?

• He is completely content

• He feels trapped but safe

• He is eager to leave

• He is indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What realisation does Leo come to by the end of the passage?

• He must escape the glass house

• He will never be happy

• His life is a balance between safety and confinement

• He should ignore the outside world

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these words is used to first describe the glass house in the text?

• transparent
• shimmering

• reflective
• peculiar

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How are the glass walls described in the second paragraph?

• The glass walls were like invisible chains

• The glass walls were shimmering in the sunlight

• The glass walls are tinted and reduce visibility

• The glass walls are transparent and allow light to pass through

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these definitions best defines symbolism?

• Symbolism is the study of ancient texts

• Symbolism refers to the literal meaning of words

• Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• Symbolism is a type of artistic style focused on realism

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Symbolism​ (a)   always obvious.

• is not
• is

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Reorder the sentence.

• by

• real-world contexts.

• influenced

• Symbolism

• can be

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A