(3.2) Paired Selection

5. Based on the information in paragraphs 5 and 6 of “The Story Behind The Silmarillion,” what can the reader infer about J. R. R. Tolkien’s son Christopher? Select TWO correct answers.

• a. Christopher had previous experience writing fiction.
• b. Christopher respected his father’s wishes regarding the writings.
• c. Christopher was unaffected by the criticism he received.
• d. Christopher published some of his father’s unfinished writings to make money.
• e. Christopher blamed his friend for the mixed reviews of the final writings.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

6. In this sentence, the word ____________ provides a clue to the meaning of engaged.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

7. Part A Which statement best expresses the key idea of paragraph 2 in the article “George Washington’s Portrait”?

• a. Stuart wanted to paint more well-known figures than any other artist.
• b. Stuart ignored rules that portrait painters followed in his day.
• c. Stuart helped his subjects relax in order to achieve a realistic likeness.
• d. Stuart gained success because of the number of paintings he produced.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

7. Part B Which detail from the paragraph best supports the answer to Part A?

• Stuart encouraged lively discussions with his clients.
• Sitters for other artists were usually asked to stay very still.
• Stuart painted about 1,000 people throughout his career.
• Sitters for Stuart’s paintings were famous and important people.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

8. In paragraph 3 of “George Washington’s Portrait,” why does the author include the detail of Gilbert Stuart talking to George Washington about horses? Support your answer with evidence from the article.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.7.2