Growing Up
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a major theme of "Oranges" by Gary Soto?
The challenges of growing up
The importance of wealth
The complexity of technology
The impact of climate change
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the author use figurative language to enhance the theme of growth in "Oranges"?
By comparing the boy's journey to the ripening of an orange
Through the use of similes that compare the boy to a seasoned traveler
By employing metaphors that liken love to a sweet fruit
Through the symbolic use of winter turning to spring
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The author of this short story is:
Ernest Hemingway
William Faulkner
Gary Soto
Gabriel Garcia-Marquez
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which pair of words best describes the conflict in this story?
youth vs old age
future vs the past
responsibility vs selfishness
coldness vs friendliness
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a theme for most of Soto's works?
He had too many themes for his works to list.
The theme of "Growing Up" is a major theme for most of his works.
The theme of "Always Obey Your Parents" is a major theme for most of his works.
The theme of "School is important" is a major theme for most of his works.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where was Gary Soto born?
Charleston, SC
Fresno, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
Anywhere, USA
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does Gary Soto consider to be the "joy of being a writer"?
He does not have joy.
The joy of being a writer is to take things he sees and hears and then rearrange them.
The joy of being a writer is that he loves to write.
The joy of being a writer is that he makes money by selling many books and being a popular author.
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
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