Sept 1-5

A story features a group of early humans who must decide whether to stay in their familiar territory or move to a new, unknown land. Using the word "primeval," which of the following best explains how the setting contributes to the characters' decision-making process?

• The primeval setting makes the characters feel safe and secure, so they do not want to leave.

• The primeval environment is wild and untamed, so the characters must weigh dangers against risks.

• The primeval setting is irrelevant to the characters' choices.

• The primeval setting only affects the weather, not the characters' decisions.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

A character in a novel is being persecuted for their beliefs by a powerful group. Which of the following strategies would best help the character cope with this persecution, using evidence from the text?

• Ignoring the persecution and pretending it does not exist.

• Seeking support from others and recording the persecution to raise awareness.

• Changing their beliefs to fit in with the larger group of people.

• Leaving the situation altogether and avoiding the persecution.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Given a story where two sects are in conflict, how might the author use metaphor to deepen the reader's understanding of the conflict? Choose the best explanation.

• By describing the conflict as a “storm tearing through the village,” the author emphasizes its destructive power.

• By presenting a detailed list of the rules of each sect, the author highlights their differences.

• By ignoring the conflict and focusing on the weather.

• By having the characters discuss their favorite foods, the author contrasts everyday life with the larger dispute.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A character is sequestered from their community due to a contagious illness. How might this sequestering lead to both internal and external conflict for the character? Use reasoning to support your answer.

• The character feels lonely and struggles with their emotions (internal conflict), while also facing fear and suspicion from others (external conflict).

• The character enjoys being alone and has no problems.

• The character is only affected physically, not emotionally or socially.

• The character immediately recovers and rejoins the community without any issues.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

In a narrative, a primate is used as a metaphor for a character's instincts. Which of the following best analyzes how this metaphor shapes the reader's understanding of the character?

• It suggests the character is very intelligent and relies on logical reasoning.

• It highlights the character’s instinctive reactions to danger, helping explain impulsive choices.

• It indicates the character has a liking for bananas, which influences how they are described.

• It shows the character plays a smaller role and does not strongly affect the outcome.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

A story presents a character who is torn between loyalty to their sect and their personal beliefs. Which of the following best explains how this internal conflict could drive the plot forward?

• The character’s internal struggle shapes their choices, which affect relationships and the story’s outcome.

• The character chooses to ignore their own feelings, which prevents any meaningful change from happening; leaves both the character and the story essentially the same.

• The character leaves the sect without any consequences.

• The character’s beliefs are dropped from the narrative and never developed again.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Consider a story where the mood shifts from hopeful to tense as external conflict increases. Which of the following best explains how the author uses mood to reflect the development of the conflict?

• The author describes cheerful and pleasant scenes even while the central conflict becomes more serious, creating a contrast for readers to notice.

• The author uses darker imagery and more urgent language as the conflict escalates, making readers feel the tension.

• The author chooses to ignore the central conflict and instead shifts attention to unrelated events, leaving the conflict undeveloped.

• The author maintains the same mood and tone throughout the story, showing no significant change as the conflict intensifies.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A character is sequestered from their group and begins to experience both internal and external conflict. Which of the following best analyzes how these conflicts interact to affect the character's development?

• The character's isolation causes them to question their identity (internal conflict), while also struggling to regain acceptance from the group (external conflict), leading to significant personal growth.

• The character is unaffected by being sequestered.

• The character only experiences physical discomfort.

• The character immediately forgets about the group.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

In a story, a character is persecuted for being different. How might the author use this persecution to explore broader themes about society? Use reasoning to support your answer.

• By showing how the character’s persecution exposes society’s intolerance and causes others to question their own beliefs.

• By ignoring the persecution and instead focusing attention on unrelated events in the story.

• By removing the character from the narrative so their experience is no longer explored.

• By having the character change to fit in with others without facing any real consequences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A novel features both internal and external conflicts. Which of the following best explains how these types of conflict can be interconnected to create a more complex narrative?

• The character’s internal doubts shape how they face external challenges, while external conflicts also deepen their inner struggles.

• Internal and external conflicts are always separate and do not affect each other.

• The story focuses only on external conflict, without attention to the character’s internal struggles.

• Internal conflict is always settled before the events of the external conflict take place..

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8