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The Rockpile

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

The Rockpile
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In "The Rockpile," which one of Elizabeth’s children is not Gabriel’s?

Paul

John

Roy

Delilah

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In what way, according to Elizabeth, is Gabriel to blame for Roy getting hurt? ("The Rockpile")

He spoiled Roy.

He has not gotten rid of the rockpile.

He was not watching Roy carefully enough.

He has not prayed for his children’s well-being.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In "The Rockpile," what is the most important part of the setting?

the apartment

the rockpile

the river

the fire escape

Tags

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

What does the rockpile represent to the children in "The Rockpile"?

the remains of an old building

a place of danger and excitement

a place for boys to compete

a place to support subway cars

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In "The Rockpile" what feeling do the children mostly have about Gabriel?

fear

anger

joy

curiosity

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

In "The Rockpile", according to his mother, who is to blame for spoiling Roy too much?

John

Aunt Florence

herself

his father

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

In The Rockpile, the narrator reflects on the tensions between different characters, particularly in relation to the environment and family dynamics. How does the story explore the theme of identity through the conflict between the characters, especially with regard to the setting of the rockpile?

The rockpile represents a space of freedom and escape where the characters can discover their true identities, free from family constraints.


The rockpile is a place of unity where all characters come together to resolve their differences and form a shared sense of identity.

The conflict around the rockpile symbolizes the tension between the characters’ individual identities and their roles within the family and society, highlighting the struggle for self-expression.


The story focuses on the external conflict between the rockpile and society, where the characters struggle with the constraints of societal norms but do not experience internal conflict over their identities.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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