A Pair of Silk Stockings

Which of the following words could best describe the tone of the story?

• proud

• cheerful

• ironic

• disgust

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How is the first sentence of the story an example of foreshadowing?

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

From what point of view is the story told? Provide your reasoning.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the overall mood of the story? How does it change? Explain using evidence from the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main theme of 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

• A) Sacrifice

• B) Self-indulgence

• C) Adventure

• D) Betrayal

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the protagonist in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

• A) Mrs. Sommers

• B) Mr. Sommers

• C) Little Miss Muffet

• D) Mrs. Mallard

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Mrs. Sommers initially plan to do with the money she finds?

• A) Buy a new dress

• B) Save it for future needs

• C) Spend it on her children

• D) Invest in stocks

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the pair of silk stockings symbolize in the story?

• A) Wealth

• B) Freedom

• C) Luxury and escape

• D) Poverty

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Mrs. Sommers feel after purchasing the silk stockings?

• A) Guilty

• B) Empowered

• C) Indifferent

• D) Regretful

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4