The Bell of Atri

Which two sentences from the story provide the best support for the answer in Part A?

• “A rope that reached almost to the ground was fastened to the

  bell so that even the smallest child could ring the bell by pulling

  upon this rope.”

• “It was a very pretty bell, and it was polished until it looked as

  bright and yellow as the sun.”

• “’If any of you is wronged at any time, you may come and ring

  the bell.’”

• “Many years passed, and many times did the bell ring out to call

  the judges together.”

• “At last the rope, worn and broken, became so short that only a

  tall man could reach it.”

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence best supports a theme of the story?

• “It was a very pretty bell, and it was polished until it looked as

  bright and yellow as the sun.” (paragraph 1)

• "If any of you is wronged at any time, you may come and ring the bell." (paragraph 2)

• "At last the rope, worn and broken, became so short that only a tall man could reach it."

• "They would have to send across the mountains for one, and it would be many days before it could be brought."

Answer explanation

The sentence supports

the theme of fair treatment and justice for all.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which two sentences from the story provide the best support for how paragraphs 1,2, and 3 contribute to the story.

• ”A rope that reached almost to the ground was fastened to the bell so that even the smallest child could ring the bell by pulling upon this rope.”

• “It was a very pretty bell, and it was polished until it looked as bright and yellow as the sun.”

• “If any of you is wronged at any time, you may come and ring the bell.”

• “They would have to send across the mountains for one, and it would be many days before it could be brought.”

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main purpose of the Bell of Atri in the story?

• To signal the start of a festival

• To call the judges together when someone is wronged

• To announce the arrival of the king

• To mark the time of day

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which sentence best describes the condition of the bell in the story?

• The bell was rusty and old.

• The bell was polished and bright.

• The bell was cracked and silent.

• The bell was small and unnoticed.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does the rope attached to the bell symbolize in the story?

• The connection between the people and the law

• The wealth of the town

• The strength of the bell

• The age of the bell

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Why was the rope of the bell replaced in the story?

• It was stolen by a thief.

• It was too short for people to reach.

• It was too long and tangled.

• It was too heavy to pull.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What theme is highlighted by the bell being accessible to everyone?

• Equality and justice

• Wealth and power

• Tradition and culture

• Silence and peace

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which character in the story is responsible for maintaining the bell?

• The king

• The town crier

• The judges

• The blacksmith

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What does the bell ringing signify in the story?

• A call for help

• The end of the day

• A celebration

• A warning of danger

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2