Lesson 7 Analyzing Character Development

How does Yu feel about climbing up Cannon Mountain before he reaches the top?

• He is fascinated by the beauty of the rocks.
• He is happy to be hiking the trail again.
• He is troubled by the difficulty of the hike.
• He is frustrated by how slowly Lian walks. 

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to question 1?

• "Just how much farther is it, Lian?"
• "Where exactly are we going again?"
• "This is so not what I expected -- we're on top of the world!"
• "It would be worth it."

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What does Lian's reaction to Yu in line 8 reveal about Lian?

• He is optimistic that Yu will enjoy the view.
• He know his brother hates hiking.
• He is mistreated by Yu.
• He doesn't like hiking. 

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How does Yu's reaction to Lian change from the beginning to the end of the selection?

• At first Yu is really excited to climb the mountain, but then he realizes that he hates hiking. 
• At first Yu trusts Lian about the quality of the view from the top, but then he doesn't believe him anymore.
• At first Yu does not want to hike, but when he gets to the top he wants to already hike another mountain.
• At first Yu, does want to hike and then, he wants to keep hiking. 

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Which quote best describes Lian's feelings about climbing the mountain?

• "The top is just around the bend--won't be long now!"
• "It'll be worth it, I swear there's nothing quite like that magnificent view."
• "Dad and I hiked this trail three times last month."
• "We're on Kinsman Ridge Trail now, heading to the summit of Cannon Mountain, about 4,080 feet above sea level.

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Why does Rosalyn's attitude toward Peanut change?

• Losing Peanut makes Rosalyn realize how important the dog is to both her and Gram.

• Rosalyn is sure she'll get into trouble for texting instead of watching Peanut.

• Rosalyn's fear of getting lost in the woods makes her understand how Peanut feels.

• Rosalyn is grateful to Peanut for giving her the chance to become a better person.

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Character development is

• How a character changes from the beginning of a story to the end of a story as a result of the experiences they’ve had.

• How a character changes at the beginning of a story.

• How a character changes at the end of a story as a result of the experiences they’ve had.

• How a character experiences an event in a story.

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How does George's attitude toward his hometown change as events unfold?

• He begins to miss scenes of his childhood.

• He feels the town now belongs to his past.

• He thinks that the townspeople are critical of him.

• He begins to enjoy speaking with the people of the town.

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George Willard thinks more about his past than his future as he is leaving Winesburg. Which of the following sentences from the passage best supports this statement?

• "The young man, going out of his town to meet the adventure of life, began to think but he did not think of anything very big or dramatic."

• "He thought of little things--Turk Smollet wheeling boards through the main street of his town in the morning..."

• "The young man's mind was carried away by his growing passion for dreams."

• "One looking at him would not have thought of him particularly sharp."

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What activity had George Willard habitually done during his boyhood?

• Fishing in Lake Erie 

• Walking on Trunion Pike 

• Sweeping the sidewalks 

• Watching trains at the station 

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