What is the significance of the maple tree in the poem 'Maple Street'?

The maple tree represents change and transformation.

The maple tree symbolizes strength and endurance.

The maple tree is a metaphor for family and community.

The maple tree signifies isolation and loneliness.

Describe the activities of Mary Anne and Emily as mentioned in the poem 'Maple Street'.

Mary Anne and Emily are playing in the garden.

Mary Anne and Emily are reading a book.

Mary Anne and Emily are walking down the street.

Mary Anne and Emily are singing a song.

The narrator describes their view from the tower in the poem 'Maple Street' as:

A quiet suburban neighborhood with tree-lined streets.

A bustling cityscape with towering skyscrapers.

A serene countryside with rolling hills.

A busy marketplace with vibrant colors.

In the story “Peace and Quiet,” when does the resolution of Desha’s conflict begin?

When James talks to Desha about how family members support one another

When Eliza looks at Desha’s journal

When James finds Desha sitting on a rock

When Desha learns that James used to play the guitar

What does the author’s use of simile in paragraph 17 of the story 'Peace and Quiet' suggest about how Desha feels about her big family?

B. Desha thinks that there are too many people sharing a space.

A. Desha thinks no one wants to hear her practice the guitar.

C. Desha feels a close bond with her sisters because they share a room.

D. Desha is uncomfortable with others knowing about her personal life.

In the story 'Peace and Quiet,' why is it important to the plot that James knows about the clearing in the forest?

His knowledge makes it possible for him to find Desha and talk to her.

His knowledge reminds him of a place he can go when he needs help from a family member.

His knowledge helps him recognize how quickly his sister is growing up.

His knowledge leads him to a place that reminds him of Daniel.

What is the best summary of the story “Peace and Quiet”?

Desha, a member of a large family, leaves the house when she cannot find anywhere to have time to herself. She goes to a quiet place in the woods to play her guitar. While there she has a conversation with her brother that changes her attitude toward her family.

Desha is a member of a large family. There is nowhere for her to be alone in the house, so she goes to her hiding place in the woods. While there she plays her guitar and her brother tells her that he used to play the guitar before he began learning to play the drums.

Desha is upset because her family decides to watch a basketball game instead of the movie she wants to watch. She leaves the house and goes to an area in the woods. Her brother explains that he used to visit the same spot.

Desha goes to a secret spot in the woods. Her brother finds her there and helps her learn to play chords on her guitar. They discuss some of the memories and experiences they share with their brothers and sisters.

What is the most likely reason the poet refers to the tree as a “tower” in lines 18 and 29 of the poem “Maple Street”?

To emphasize the height from which the speaker observes the neighborhood

To suggest the age of the tree that the speaker climbs

To highlight what objects the speaker enjoys sketching

To reveal the location of the tree in the speaker’s neighborhood

Based on stanza 1 (lines 1–13) of the poem “Maple Street,” the speaker most likely feels —

uncertain about taking the chocolate Jamie Hamlin shares

surprised to learn the street is named for Jamie Hamlin’s tree

thankful to have Jamie Hamlin as a neighbor

jealous of the store Jamie Hamlin’s family owns

Which lines from the poem “Maple Street” support the idea that the speaker does not wish to be seen looking at others?

hidden by these green and paper leaves, (lines 33–34)

like I said, there’s his tree. (lines 12–13)

With my sketchbook and colored pencils, (lines 14–15)

I can see the whole neighborhood. (lines 30–31)

Read lines 1 through 3 from the poem “Maple Street.” There’s no doubt where our street found its name: These lines suggest that the speaker thinks —

the maple tree is the most noticeable object on the street

streets should be named after features found near them

the street originally had a different name

people disagree about the meaning of the street’s name

Which topic is addressed by the author of the story 'Peace and Quiet' that is not addressed by the speaker of the poem 'Maple Street'?

The importance of having somewhere to be alone

The frustration of living with many people

The impact that sharing something can have on another person

Which statement describes a difference between the story "Peace and Quiet" and the poem "Maple Street"?

A In the story, Desha shares thoughts about people who live in her house. In the poem, the speaker expresses thoughts about people who live in the neighborhood.

B In the story, Desha has found a secret location that her brother told her about. In the poem, the speaker is worried about not having a place to spend time alone.

C In the story, Desha visits a place for the first time. In the poem, the speaker goes to a place that is very familiar.

D In the story, Desha is concerned about an event that is planned for the future. In the poem, the speaker is concerned about an event that happened in the past.

Peace and Quiet

Authored by Malorie Reamy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. What is the main reason Desha goes to the forest's edge?

To play basketball

To find peace and quiet

To meet her brother

To write in her journal

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. Desha feels ___ when she first sits on her special rock.

happy

sad

anxious

calm

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. Why does Desha complain to her brother James?

Because he is playing loud music

Because he is watching a game

Because he interrupted her peace

Because he took her guitar

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. What does Desha want to do when she goes to her room?

Read a book

Listen to music

Take a nap

Do homework

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. What does James think about having a big family?

It's fun

It's tough

It's boring

It's exciting

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does James miss about having his own room?

The privacy it offers

The space to keep his things

The quiet environment

The ability to decorate it as he likes

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The narrator feels a trace of bitterness when talking about having their own room because:

they enjoy sharing spaces with others.

they associate the room with loneliness.

they dislike the color of the room.

they have to clean it themselves.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Peace and Quiet

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. What is the main reason Desha goes to the forest's edge?

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. Desha feels ___ when she first sits on her special rock.

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. Why does Desha complain to her brother James?

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. What does Desha want to do when she goes to her room?

Read the passage 'Peace and Quiet'. What does James think about having a big family?

What does James miss about having his own room?

The narrator feels a trace of bitterness when talking about having their own room because:

What does James suggest as a solitary place for the narrator?

Based on the passage, James thinks the spot is great for getting away because:

What instrument did James play before he went for the drums?

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