The Falling Girl

Which detail from the text best indicates a change in Marta's feelings over the course of her fall?

• "The sun had not yet completely set and it did its best to illuminate Marta's simple clothing." (Paragraph 6)

• "And again she laughed, wavering on her headlong fall, but it wasn't like her previous laughter anymore. The night had craftily fallen and Marta started to feel cold." (Paragraph 18)

• "It was a contest, then. And she only had a shabby little dress while those other girls were dressed smartly like high fashion models and some even wrapped luxurious mink stoles tightly around their bare shoulders." (Paragraph 23)

• . "The windows were darkened one after another, the echoes of music became more rare, the offices were empty, young men no longer leaned out from the windowsills extending their hands." (Paragraph 24)

The rich and elegant people on the upper floors of the skyscraper see the falling girls as…

• a necessary sacrifice

• a horrifying tradition

• an unsettling tragedy

• a beautiful distraction

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.10

Which literary device is most prominently used in the description of Marta's fall in 'The Falling Girl'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the main theme of 'The Falling Girl'?

• The inevitability of fate

• The pursuit of wealth

• The passage of time

• The illusion of beauty

How does the author convey the passage of time in 'The Falling Girl'?

• Through the changing colors of the sky

• By describing the changing sounds of the city

• By detailing Marta's changing emotions

• Through the reactions of the people in the skyscraper

What does Marta's fall symbolize in the story?

• The loss of innocence

• The journey of life

• The pursuit of dreams

• The inevitability of death

Which character trait best describes Marta in 'The Falling Girl'?

• Naive

• Courageous

• Ambitious

• Resigned

What is the significance of the skyscraper in 'The Falling Girl'?

• It represents societal hierarchy

• It symbolizes freedom

• It is a metaphor for ambition

• It signifies isolation

Which sentence from 'The Falling Girl' best illustrates the theme of societal pressure?

• Marta felt the eyes of the city upon her.

• The skyscraper loomed over her like a giant.

• She heard the whispers of those above her.

• The city lights flickered as she fell.

What role do the people in the skyscraper play in 'The Falling Girl'?

• They are passive observers

• They actively try to help Marta

• They symbolize societal expectations

• They are indifferent to Marta's fate