The Kraken

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English
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7th Grade
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Medium
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Beth Lane
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence from the poem best supports the idea that the Kraken has been asleep for a very long time?
“In roaring he shall rise and on the surface die.”
“Battering upon huge seaworms in his sleep,”
“There hath he lain for ages and will lie”
“Far far beneath in the abysmal sea,”
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NC.RL.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best represents a theme of the poem "The Kraken"?
Even the most powerful creatures cannot escape fate.
Life in the ocean is peaceful and eternal.
Ancient creatures are a threat to the world above.
Dreams can only come true if you rise from the depths.
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NC.RL.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the description of the Kraken’s environment contribute to the mood of the poem?
It creates a playful and light-hearted tone through fantasy.
It establishes a gloomy and mysterious mood through dark imagery.
It creates a hopeful and uplifting mood about ocean life.
It builds suspense through constant movement and action.
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NC.RL.7.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word “abysmal” most likely mean as used in line 2: “Far far beneath in the abysmal sea”?
Shallow and narrow
Vast and deep
Peaceful and calm
Dirty and polluted
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NC.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which line best reflects the tone of awe and mystery?
“Until the latter fire shall heat the deep”
“Huge sponges of millennial growth and height”
“Winnow with giant fins the slumbering green”
“Below the thunders of the upper deep”
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RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning?
It shifts from action to reflection, showing the Kraken’s decisions.
It begins in the present and moves into the future, building anticipation of the Kraken’s rise.
It alternates between past and future to confuse the reader.
It starts with dialogue, creating suspense for what happens next.
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NC.RL.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which line contains the best example of personification?
“Winnow with giant fins the slumbering green”
“His ancient, dreamless, uninvaded sleep”
“The Kraken sleepeth: faintest sunlights flee”
“In roaring he shall rise and on the surface die”
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NC.RL.7.4
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