(M) Mid-Unit Assessment: “His Motto” Part II

What does the setting of the shack tell us about Robert Hilton? (RL.7.3)

• He has many expensive resources.

• He is creative and uses what he has to succeed.

• He does not know how to use technology.

• He is frustrated with his situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the motto "I will study and make ready, and maybe my chance will come" tell us about Robert Hilton’s character? Use evidence from the text in your answer. (RL.7.3)

(a)  

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the word "pecuniary" most likely mean in this sentence?

"To find himself threatened with a large financial loss; to have this averted by the help of the scientific knowledge of a colored boy, and that boy rating the fact of his success higher than any pecuniary compensation—he had to pull himself together a bit." (L.7.4a)

• Emotional

• Financial

• Physical

• Moral

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does Robert show patience with Durmont despite (even with) his prejudice? (RL.7.6) 

• He ignores Durmont completely.

• He refuses to help Durmont.

• He helps Durmont even when Durmont doubts him.

• He argues with Durmont about his intelligence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the dialogue between Robert and Durmont help develop(change) their relationship? Use details from the story to support your answer. (RL.7.3, RL.7.6)

(a)  

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How do both Robert Hilton and Durmont change from the beginning to the end of the story? Use examples from the text. (RL.7.3, RL.7.6)

(a)  

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3