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The Falling Girl

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

The Falling Girl
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In paragraph 7, the author describes Marta as "hovering, happy," while noting that she continues to fall. Which statement best described the author's intent?

To demonstrate that one should not fear the passing of time.

To show that time continues to pass, even when we are focused on other things.

To illustrate that young people are more aware of their surroundings than old people.

To reinforce Marta's feelings of joy by showing that she will always remember this moment.

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

The inevitability of time

The joy of youth

The fear of falling

The beauty of the city

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Falling Girl'?

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 'The Falling Girl', what does the act of falling symbolize?

Loss of innocence

Descent into madness

Passage of time

Fear of heights

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the setting of 'The Falling Girl'?

A bustling city

A quiet village

A deserted island

A mountain top

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which character trait best describes the protagonist in 'The Falling Girl'?

Naive

Courageous

Wise

Cunning

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the tone of 'The Falling Girl'?

Melancholic

Joyful

Angry

Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

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