7th grade- 7.RL.1-Key Ideas & Plot Details

Read the following passage: *"As Maya walked through the empty halls of her new school, she felt a mix of fear and excitement. She remembered her mother’s words: 'Every new beginning is a chance to grow.' By the end of the week, Maya had made a new friend and joined the art club, feeling more confident than ever."* What is the implied theme of this passage?

• The importance of winning competitions

• New experiences can lead to personal growth

• Art clubs are the best part of school

• School hallways are always empty

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Read the following passage: *"The storm raged outside as the family huddled together in the living room. Suddenly, the lights flickered and went out. The youngest child, Sam, began to cry, but his older sister, Lily, comforted him and suggested they tell stories until the power returned."* Which part of the plot does the power outage represent?

• Exposition

• Initiating event

• Falling action

• Resolution

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Read the following passage: *"Throughout the story, Marcus refuses to change his mind about the new student, even after everyone else befriends her. He remains distant and uninterested."* What type of character is Marcus?

• Dynamic character

• Static character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

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Read the following passage: *"After losing the big game, Sarah felt disappointed but realized that working hard and supporting her teammates was more important than winning."* What is the stated theme of this passage?

• Winning is everything

• Hard work and teamwork are valuable

• Games are not important

• Disappointment lasts forever

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Read the following passage: *"In the beginning, Tom is excited to start his new job at the animal shelter. When he accidentally lets a dog escape, he must work with his coworkers to find it. After a long search, they find the dog and Tom learns to be more careful."* Which event is the climax of the story?

• Tom starts his new job

• Tom lets the dog escape

• Tom and his coworkers find the dog

• Tom learns to be more careful

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Read the following passage: *"Jenny, the main character, changes from being shy and quiet to becoming the leader of her group by the end of the story."* What type of character is Jenny?

• Static character

• Antagonist

• Dynamic character

• Minor character

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Read the following passage: *"When the town’s water supply ran low, the community came together to find a solution. They learned that working together could solve even the biggest problems."* Which detail best supports the theme of cooperation?

• The town’s water supply ran low

• The community came together to find a solution

• The town was small

• The problem was big

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Read the following passage: *"At the start, the main character, Alex, is nervous about performing in the school play. After practicing and overcoming his fears, he delivers a great performance and feels proud."* Which part of the plot is represented by Alex overcoming his fears and performing?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Climax

• Resolution

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Read the following passage: *"In the story, the villain, Mr. Black, tries to stop the hero from saving the city. The hero, Lily, uses her intelligence to outsmart him and save everyone."* Who is the antagonist in this story?

• Lily

• The city

• Mr. Black

• The hero’s friends

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Read the following passage: *"After moving to a new country, Amir struggles to fit in. Over time, he learns to appreciate his differences and makes new friends."* What is the implied theme of this passage?

• Moving is always difficult

• Appreciating differences can lead to friendship

• Making friends is impossible

• New countries are scary

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