Behind the Scenes Chapter 3 RI 7.3. RI 7.4, and RI 7.6

What is the effect of the word "petulant" in describing the master's manner?

• • It suggests he is kind and understanding.

• • It implies he is thoughtful and considerate.

• • It indicates he is annoyed and impatient.

• • It shows he is indifferent and detached.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Evaluate the author's decision to refuse the silver quarter offered by her master. What does this decision reveal about her character?

• It shows her desire to escape at any cost.

• It demonstrates her commitment to legal and moral principles.

• It indicates her fear of crossing the river.

• It reveals her lack of understanding of the situation.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

How does the narrator's relationship with Mr. Keckley affect her pursuit of freedom?

• • It provides her with financial support.

• • It complicates her efforts due to his own status as a slave.

• • It motivates her to abandon her quest for freedom.

• She believes it was a societal expectation she had to fulfill.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Analyze the impact of the author's word choice in describing her mother's potential servitude. How does it affect the tone of the passage?

• It creates a tone of indifference.

• It establishes a tone of urgency and desperation.

• It conveys a tone of acceptance.

• It sets a tone of optimism.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Examine the interactions between the author and Mr. Farrow. How do these interactions influence her actions and decisions?

• They encourage her to abandon her plans for freedom.

• They reinforce her determination to prove her integrity.

• They lead her to question her own motives.

• They cause her to seek alternative routes to freedom.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Determine the author's purpose in describing her struggles to support Mr. Garland's family. How does she distinguish her position from that of others?

• To highlight her financial independence.

• To emphasize her selflessness and dedication.

• To criticize the family's reliance on her.

• To illustrate her resentment towards the family.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Analyze the author's use of figurative language in describing her mother's connection to the family. What is the impact on the reader's understanding?

• It trivializes her mother's role.

• It highlights the deep emotional bonds and makes her feel like part of the family.

• It suggests her mother's detachment from having to take care of so many children.

• It minimizes the family's importance.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Evaluate the author's reasoning for wanting to purchase her freedom legally. What does this reveal about her values?

• She values personal gain over legal processes.

• She prioritizes moral integrity and justice.

• She seeks to avoid confrontation with her master.

• She desires to escape without any legal repercussions.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Determine the author's point of view on the influence of Anglo-Saxon and African blood in her son. How does she distinguish her position from societal norms?

• She believes societal norms should dictate her son's future.

• She challenges societal norms by advocating for her son's freedom.

• She accepts societal norms as unchangeable.

• She is indifferent to societal norms regarding race.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Analyze the author's use of the phrase "the cloud had no silver lining now." What is the impact of this word choice on the tone of the passage?

• It creates a tone of hope and optimism.

• It establishes a tone of despair and hopelessness.

• It conveys a tone of neutrality.

• It sets a tone of excitement and anticipation.

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CCSS.RI.7.4