CFA 4 Review: Refugee

Which theme is most clearly expressed in this paragraph?

“Fight against the impossible and win, Isabel told herself.” “‘When are we going to get there?’ Iván whined.” “‘Mañana,’ Lito said wearily. ‘Mañana.’”

• Memory is more powerful than hardship
  

• Death is unavoidable during migration

• Family love always overcomes disaster

• Perseverance is necessary in the face of despair

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does Isabel mean when she thinks “this journey was a song”? How does this metaphor help the reader understand her experience? Use evidence from the passage.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Read the excerpt. What can you infer about Josef’s emotional state in this moment? Cite at least one piece of evidence to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the effect of the author describing the ocean as “a living creature” in the excerpt below?

“It was pitch-black all around her, and the ocean was alive. Not alive with fish—alive like the ocean was a living creature itself.”

• It highlights the beauty of the natural world.

• It creates a feeling of mystery and suspense.

• It suggests the ocean is intentionally hostile.

• It portrays the ocean as a friendly force.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following themes is most clearly suggested in this scene from Josef’s story?

“Josef shook as he buried his face in his hands, trying to hide his own tears. He wanted nothing more than to run to his mother’s arms, but she felt a million miles away from him. So did his father. They were three lonely islands, separated by an ocean of misery.”

• Families always find ways to support one another

• Isolation can exist even among loved ones

• Strength comes from community

• Running from pain always leads to healing

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which word best describes the tone of this line?

“The tanker emerged from the darkness like some giant leviathan come to swallow them.”

• Calm

• Joyful

• Playful

• Threatening

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the following passage show Mahmoud's internal conflict? What evidence best supports your answer?

“‘I should do something,’ he whispered. But he knew better. Head down, hoodie up, eyes on the ground. The trick was to be invisible.”

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Using the excerpt below, identify a theme.

“Mahmoud’s mother lifted the little ball of wet blankets up to the woman. ‘Her name is Hana,’ she said, struggling to be heard above the roar of the engine... Mahmoud’s sister was gone, and so were his father and brother.”

• The pain of losing loved ones

• The power of hope in times of crisis

• The burden of sacrifice for others

• The uncertainty and fear of an unknown future

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2