Balboa1

Balboa1

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Balboa1

Balboa1

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English

11th Grade

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CCSS
RL.11-12.2, RI.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theme is best supported by Balboa’s rise and fall, and how does the author emphasize it through structure?

Loyalty is its own reward; emphasized through Balboa’s relationships

Ambition leads to downfall; emphasized by the chronological rise and execution

Honor creates immortality; emphasized through heroic imagery

Violence creates strength; emphasized by Balboa’s battles

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Balboa’s internal conflict reveal a larger historical truth about conquest?

His greed shows how conquest always fails.

His doubts show the humanity behind ambition.

His faith shows the religious core of conquest.

His fears show why Spain lost power.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which piece of evidence best supports the interpretation that Balboa is both heroic and flawed?

“He looked toward the ocean, seeing endless gold and glory.”

“His men followed without question.”

“He fought bravely in battle.”

“Spain rewarded his courage.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way does the jungle function symbolically in the text?

As an image of Spain’s control

As a metaphor for the obstacles to ambition

As a reminder of peace and balance

As a foreshadowing of Balboa’s triumph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical device most clearly reveals the author’s critical stance toward Balboa’s ambition?

Repetition of his victories

Irony in his downfall

Personification of the ocean

Alliteration describing the soldiers

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which question would best guide a literary analysis essay on Balboa?

How do Balboa’s dreams change over time?

How does the author use conflict and setting to critique ambition?

How do the soldiers feel about Balboa’s leadership?

How does Spain react to Balboa’s discovery?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the story’s climax (Balboa seeing the ocean) contribute to the theme?

It shows the futility of dreams because he never enjoys the reward.

It shows the importance of teamwork.

It shows the beauty of exploration.

It shows Spain’s inevitable dominance.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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