Comparing Texts

How do the following sentences show the similarities between Dorothy in source one and Lucy in source two?

• They show that both children were terrified of the strange new environment they found themselves in.

• They show that both children were nervous about what they were seeing.

• They show that both children were sad about not being able to find their families

• They show that both children were curious and interested in their new surroundings.

What is one major difference between the text and the video clips shown?

• The texts showed the “real” world as colorful and the “fantasy” world as dark and dreary, but the video clips showed the opposite.

• The texts did not give the setting of the story and the video clips did.

• The video clips did not introduce any of the characters from the “fantasy” world, but the texts did.

• The video clips showed more than one person entering the “fantasy” world, but the texts showed only one person entering.

Which of the following items are similarities between source one and source two? Choose all that apply.

• young girl as main character

• problems with siblings

• excitement at finding a new place

• descriptions of characters in the “fantasy” world

• conflict in the “fantasy” world

In both stories (both text and video), what elements do the authors use in the written text to create a sense of the “real world” the characters live in before entering the fantasy world? Choose all that apply.

• dark colors

• bright colors

• a heavy or dark mood

• weather

• clothing choices

Use The Boston Girl and “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” to answer questions 33–37. Then fill in the answers on your answer document. Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best identifies the conflict in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

• I’m telling you, my feet didn’t touch the ground all the way home. (paragraph 5)

• “There is no wrong answer,” she said. “I want to know your opinion, Addie. What do you think?” (paragraph 10)

• “The patriots had to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t have dared challenge the British.” (paragraph 12)

• She said mothers were right to be concerned for their daughters’ welfare. (paragraph 14)

How does Addie in the selection from The Boston Girl differ from Sybil in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

• Addie has doubts about her abilities, while Sybil is certain of her abilities.

• Addie lacks a sense of pride, while Sybil feels proud of herself.

• Addie is supported by another character, while Sybil has no support.

• Addie asks for help, while Sybil refuses to accept help.

What do both the selection from The Boston Girl and the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” indicate about the young women?

• The young women are courageous in dangerous situations.

• The young women wish to improve their communities.

• The potential of the young women should be recognized.

• The enthusiasm of the young women can be overwhelming.

Both Addie from the selection from The Boston Girl and Sybil from the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” respond to —

• a chance to achieve fame and glory

• another character’s belief and trust

• a parent’s expectations

• a desire to influence others

While the selection from The Boston Girl focuses on a young woman who gains confidence from a mentor, the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” focuses on —

• a young woman who serves as a mentor

• a young woman who seeks a mentor but is unable to find one

• a young woman whose confidence in others betrays her

• a young woman whose confidence inspires others

Which of the following best describes the tone used in both Text A and Text B?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Neutral

• D) Sarcastic