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The Scent of Memory

Authored by Margaret Anderson

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

The Scent of Memory
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is one theme of “The Scent of Memory”?

Scientists have proven that smell is an important scent.

The harvest is an unpleasant time with big rewards.

Life on a farm is better than life elsewhere.

Life on a farm is better than life elsewhere.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence from the “The Scent of Memory” best supports the answer to part A?

“Scientists say that, more than sight, sound, touch, or taste, the sense of smell can

trigger memory.”

“For me, the smell of wood smoke always makes me think of autumn.”

“On the ride home, I nearly fall asleep, so my dad reaches over and gives me a playful

punch in the arm.”

“There are so many shades of orange and red that I can’t possibly record them all, so I

breathe deep and flood my nose to best recall the memories of this day.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Select three sentences that should be included in a summary of “The Scent of Memory.”

A boy describes the many pleasures in his life on a farm.

Thinking about the smell of wood smoke, a man recalls an autumn day in his youth.

His best memories are of the barn, the goat, the cat, the dog, and chopping wood.

His mother and sister stay at home, while he and his father share a harvest

with neighbors.

He wakes up early and has breakfast with his family before heading out with his father.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of “The Scent of Memory.”

Even with raisins and brown sugar, it’s hard to swallow.

What does the phrase “hard to swallow” suggest about the narrator?

He has a sore throat.

He does not like oatmeal.

He prefers plain oatmeal.

He is not hungry.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In paragraph 17 of “The Scent of Memory,” why does the narrator most likely say that

he feels “positively mighty”?

He recognizes that he has grown taller in the past year.

He believes that his father would not have been able to do the work himself.

He is pleased that his father recognizes his helpfulness and ability.

He has accomplished something he thought was impossible.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the author develop the narrator’s point of view in “The Scent of Memory”?

by having the narrator recall a specific day from his childhood

by having the narrator use only the sense of smell to describe a memory

by having the narrator alternate between past and present to show the past’s influence

by having the narrator reflect on how his life has changed a great deal since his youth

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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