Exploring Sounder Chapter 7

What significant event occurs in Chapter 7 of Sounder?

• The boy wins a race at school.

• The boy finds Sounder in the woods.

• The boy's father is arrested.

• The family moves to a new farm.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the family cope with the absence of the father in this chapter?

• The family ignores the father's absence completely.

• The family decides to move away to forget about him.

• They blame each other for the situation.

• The family copes by supporting each other and maintaining routines.

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What role does Sounder play in the family's dynamics during Chapter 7?

• Sounder has no impact on the family's emotional state.

• Sounder acts as a source of comfort and loyalty, reinforcing family bonds during difficult times.

• Sounder creates tension and conflict within the family.

• Sounder is a distraction that pulls the family apart.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Describe the emotional state of the children in this chapter.

• The children are fearful and confused, yet also excited.

• The children are angry and rebellious.

• The children are calm and collected.

• The children are indifferent and bored.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What themes of hope and despair are evident in Chapter 7?

• Despair is depicted as the only theme in the chapter.

• The characters only experience despair without any hope.

• The themes of hope and despair are evident through the characters' resilience and moments of doubt.

• Hope is represented solely through external events, not characters.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the setting influence the events of Chapter 7?

• The setting only serves as a backdrop with no emotional significance.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot development in Chapter 7.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' decisions.

• The setting creates tension and reflects characters' internal conflicts, influencing their actions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What actions do the characters take to support one another in this chapter?

• The characters compete for resources and recognition.

• The characters listen, reassure, collaborate, share resources, and encourage each other.

• The characters ignore each other's problems.

• The characters argue and blame each other.

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Identify a key symbol in Chapter 7 and explain its significance.

• The yellow book.

• The blue sky.

• The green light.

• The red car.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the author portray the relationship between the family and Sounder?

• The family views Sounder solely as a working animal for hunting.

• The family shares a deep bond of loyalty and dependence with Sounder, viewing him as a vital member of their household.

• The family sees Sounder as a burden and often neglects him.

• Sounder is treated as a stranger by the family, with no emotional connection.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What lessons do the characters learn by the end of Chapter 7?

• The characters learn to avoid conflict at all costs.

• The characters discover the value of secrecy and isolation.

• The characters learn the importance of trust and communication.

• The characters realize that honesty is overrated.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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