7th ELAR Fall Final Review 2024

(Legacy of Stone)How did people initially react to Cheval's idea of building the palace?

• They were supportive and encouraging.

• They laughed and called him an old fool.

• They offered him financial help.

• They ignored his efforts.

(Legacy of Stone) Read this quotation from paragraph 9 of the selection “A Legacy of Stone.” “Whatever your age, whatever you wish to achieve, if you are courageous, persistent, and hardworking, you are sure to succeed.” What can the reader infer from this quotation?

• Cheval did not realize it would take him 33 years to complete his project.

• Cheval is surprised that his interest in rocks led him to create a masterpiece.

• Cheval had specific traits that helped him achieve his goal.

• Cheval is an independent artist and did not want others to help him.

(Legacy of Stone) What is the main idea of the selection?

• The global influence of architectural styles on Ferdinand Cheval's Ideal Palace.

• Ferdinand Cheval's dream of becoming a professional sculptor.

• The enduring legacy of Ferdinand Cheval's unconventional masterpiece.

• The challenges faced by mail carriers in Hauterives, France, during the 19th century.

(Legacy of Stone) What do these sentences help the reader understand about Cheval?

• He wanted to invent a new design that would impress professional builders.

• He experienced many challenges during the several years he spent building the palace.

• He thought that using unfamiliar materials could inspire his creativity.

• He did not let inexperience prevent him from creating an elaborate structure.

(Legacy of Stone) What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection “A Legacy of Stone”?

• To describe the unusual life of Ferdinand Cheval

• To show why so many people visit the Ideal Palace

• To explain the history of the creation of the Ideal Palace

• To highlight important facts about Ferdinand Cheval

(Legacy of Stone) What is the best summary of the selection “A Legacy of Stone”?

• Ferdinand Cheval spent many years collecting stones. He used these stones to build a structure, which he named the Ideal Palace. People doubted his abilities, but in time he completed the project. Today it is considered a masterpiece.

• Ferdinand Cheval noticed some stones when he worked for the postal service in France. He thought he could use the stones to build a palace. He used concrete, lime, and wire to cement the stones in place. The structure became known as the Ideal Palace.

• The Ideal Palace was built by Ferdinand Cheval. It is a historical monument that people from around the world travel to see. Cheval showed the world how an artist can succeed by working hard.

• The Ideal Palace is an inspiring masterpiece. The structure is 35 feet tall and took Ferdinand Cheval 33 years to complete. The Ideal Palace is so popular that it has even appeared on a postage stamp.

(The Tree) What is a message in the poem “The Tree”?

• Some things in life are not fully appreciated until they are gone.

• The world is sometimes beyond our own understanding.

• Home is where people feel most comfortable to be themselves.

• It is difficult to predict the actions of our neighbors.

(The Tree) How does the author’s use of language in lines 14 through 16 contribute to the mood of the poem “The Tree”?

• By explaining that the speaker is surprised by feelings of disappointment

• By highlighting how the speaker is frustrated with the current situation

• By suggesting that the speaker is uncertain about what will happen next

• By showing that the speaker is experiencing a sense of abandonment

(The Tree) Based on lines 10 and 11 of the poem “The Tree,” what can the reader infer about the speaker?

• The speaker pays little attention to the nearby environment.

• The speaker has suddenly become mindful of the tree.

• The speaker prefers to sleep when it is completely silent.

• The speaker fears the tree has accidentally been cut down.

(The Tree) Which line from the poem “The Tree” best helps the reader understand that the speaker is experiencing regret?

• Each evening for a full five minutes, (line 1)

• upon my neighbor’s house. (line 4)

• That evening the tree was gone, (line 12)

• an emptiness, along the street: (line 15)