The Falling Girl

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Falling Girl'?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Irony
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
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which character trait best describes the protagonist in 'The Falling Girl'?
Naive
Courageous
Wise
Cunning
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the tone of 'The Falling Girl'?
Melancholic
Joyful
Angry
Indifferent
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