4/9 POP QUIZ: STAAR Readiness w/ "Pollyanna"

What genre does this excerpt best represent?

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Nonfiction

• Science Fiction

• Biographical Nonfiction

 This excerpt is an example of - 

• flashback

• foreshadowing

• extended metaphor

• allusion

The reader can infer -

• Miss Polly had big plans for the day.

• Nancy was not washing dishes fast enough for Miss Polly’s liking.

• Miss Polly was unsure how she could be of help in the kitchen.

• There was a lot to be done before noon.

What is the most likely reason the author emphasizes Miss Polly's hurried movements in the passage?

• To introduce a conflict between Miss Polly and Nancy

• To reveal that Miss Polly is often forgetful

• To explain why Nancy is doing the dishes

• To show a change from Miss Polly’s usual behavior

What can the reader infer about Nancy’s opinion of Miss Polly?

• She fears Miss Polly’s reactions.

• She is confused about Miss Polly’s expectations.

• She is observant of Miss Polly’s habits.

• She dislikes working in Miss Polly’s kitchen.

Which sentence best supports the idea that Miss Polly’s behavior is out of the ordinary?

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

Which detail from the passage most clearly places it in a historical or older setting?

• The mention of a crime scene

• The formal tone and naming conventions

• The description of a magical creature

• The use of texting and modern slang

What is the meaning of the word "repose" as used in sentence 2?

• Strictness

• Elegance

• Stillness

• Confidence

What change should be made to sentence 2?

• Delete the comma after Miss Polly

• Change hurried to hurryed

• delete the semicolon after movements

• make no change

Based on the context of the excerpt, what is the best definition of the word "mistress" in sentence 5?

• A woman with control or authority over a household

• A teacher of domestic skills

• A wealthy woman in society

• A female employer in a business office