The Good Samaritan

What does this tell you about the speaker?

• He is not going to pick up his brother.

• He knows his father will be angry with him if he doesn't help.

• He has decided to help Mr. Sanchez without asking for any reward.

• He talked to himself so that his friend wouldn't hear him.

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“The Good Samaritan” is written in the __________ tense, from a ___________ point of view.

• past; first-person

• past; third-person

• present; first-person

• present; third-person

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following passages most strongly supports the answer to Question 7?

• “What if this were my dad stranded on the side of the road? I’d want someone to stop for him.”

• “I made a U-turn, drove back to where he was still sitting, turned around again, and pulled up behind him.”

• “‘No, I’ve got it,’ I answered. ‘I’m almost done.’”

• “I tightened the last of the nuts, replaced the jack, the flat tire, and the crowbar in the bed of his truck, looked at him, and said, ‘Thanks. But I’ll be playing football with the vatos.’”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main theme of 'The Good Samaritan'?

• A) Kindness and compassion

• B) Adventure and excitement

• C) Mystery and suspense

• D) Wealth and power

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character trait best describes the Samaritan in the story?

• A) Selfish

• B) Generous

• C) Indifferent

• D) Arrogant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In 'The Good Samaritan', what does the Samaritan do when he sees the injured man?

• A) Walks away

• B) Helps him

• C) Ignores him

• D) Calls for help

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What lesson can be learned from 'The Good Samaritan'?

• A) Always seek revenge

• B) Help those in need

• C) Trust no one

• D) Wealth is everything

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'The Good Samaritan'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet village

• C) A deserted road

• D) A crowded market

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary device is primarily used in 'The Good Samaritan'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Simile

• D) Allegory

How does the injured man feel when the Samaritan helps him?

• A) Grateful

• B) Angry

• C) Indifferent

• D) Suspicious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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