MINI STAAR Quiz (Part C)

9. Read this information about the word diversion.

From Latin divertere, meaning "to turn

away"

This information helps the reader understand that diversion in paragraph 15 of the story "The Antique Shop" means —

• commotion

• competition

• distraction

• recreation

Which paragraph is the best summary of the story "The Antique Shop"?

• A. A family heirloom is displayed behind the counter in the antique shop where Jesse works. Jesse's father brought him to the shop when he was a child. The shop was interesting to the small boy. Jesse now works in the shop, which he finds boring. Jesse cannot understand why people would want to purchase old junk or why they grin when they leave the store with their purchases.

• B. Jesse walks from school to an antique shop where he works twice a week. He would rather spend time with his friends after school. Jesse's aunt comes to the shop with a box of items from a garage sale. He sees an action figure in its original packaging. He thinks the figure is cool. He reads the fine print on the package and wipes the dust off his shirt. Then, he waves the action figure in the air.

• C. Jesse's father took him to the family antique shop when he was young. He saw a cowboy hat that used to belong to the first owner of the shop—his grandfather's grandfather. He used to think the shop was full of wonders. Now Jesse works in the shop after school and finds a treasure of his own there. He is as happy as the people who find old things in the shop that make them smile.

• D. Jesse works in his family's antique shop. As a child, he thought the items in the shop were treasures, such as a cowboy hat his grandfather's grandfather owned, but now he thinks the items are junk. Jesse cannot understand why people would want them until he finds a cool action figure in a box his aunt got at a garage sale. Jesse's feelings about the action figure help him understand why people find joy in things in the shop.

What is one way the setting in "The Antique Shop" affects Jesse's values? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

• The setting makes Jesse value antiques more.

• The setting makes Jesse dislike old things.

• The setting has no effect on Jesse's values.

• The setting makes Jesse value modern items more.

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the details in lines 7 through 10 of the poem "Don't Go Into the Library"?

• To suggest that novels are the most popular books in the library

• To emphasize the large variety of books available in the library

• To acknowledge the difficulty in choosing books from the library

• To provide suggestions about what to look for at the library

In line 13 of the poem "Don't Go Into the Library," the italics mainly help convey that seeking knowledge is —

• appealing

• challenging

• shocking

• soothing

What is the most likely reason the poet uses this figurative language?

• To imply that not all library books are appealing

• To suggest that libraries are not as popular as they once were

• To convey the idea that there are many options in the library

• To share the importance of certain topics found in the library

Which statement expresses a theme found in BOTH the story "The Antique Shoop" and the poem "Don't Go Into the Library"?

• New perspectives and frames of mind can bring joy.

• Making judgments based on appearances alone is foolish.

• Answers to difficult questions are often found in unexpected places.

• People can learn when they are willing to take necessary action.

Read this sentence from paragraph 14 of the story "The Antique Shop."

"Customers are taking a piece off history with them, something that brings back a happy memory or spark their imagination."

Which lines from the poem "Don't Go Into the Library" contain a SIMILAR idea?

• You know what will happen. / It's like a pet store or a bakery — (lines 3–4)

• And those no-nonsense, all muscle / Greyhounds and Dobermans, (lines 8–9)

• Cuddly when they're young, / But then the first page is turned. (lines 11–12)

• You may not come out / The same person who went in. (lines 23–24)

Which statement describes how the settings of the story "The Antique Shop" and the poem "Don't Go Into the Library" are DIFFERENT?

• Only one setting contains many important objects.

• Only one setting provides wisdom to those who enter.

• Only one setting invites visitors to discover something.

• Only one setting appeals to all kinds of people.

How does the use of flashback in paragraphs 2 through 9 contribute to

the plot of the story "The Antique Shop"?

• It explains why Jesse wants to spend more time away from the

  shop.

• It causes Jesse to remember that he once loved the treasures in the

  shop.

• It helps Jesse see that he is lucky to work at the shop owned by his

  family.

• It encourages Jesse to learn more about the of different

  antiques.