StudySync Quiz: The Mighty Miss Malone & Vocabulary

Who is the protagonist in The Mighty Miss Malone?

• Deza Malone

• Missy Malone

• Mildred Malone

• Carolyn Malone

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What major historical event forms the backdrop of The Mighty Miss Malone?

• World War II

• The Great Depression

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Cold War

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What challenge does Deza’s family face throughout the story?

• Financial hardship

• Illness

• Moving to a new country

• School bullying

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is Deza’s attitude towards her family’s difficulties?

• She feels hopeless

• She remains hopeful and determined

• She ignores the problems

• She blames others

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does “character motivation” mean?

• How a character looks

• The reason a character acts a certain way

• The setting of the story

• The time period

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which trait best describes Deza?

• Shy and timid

• Brave and determined

• Selfish and rude

• Lazy and careless

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Deza grow or change in the story?

• She becomes more confident

• She becomes less interested in school

• She loses faith in her family

• She becomes angry and distant

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is a supporting character’s role in shaping Deza?

• A) Encouraging and supporting her

• B) Ignoring her needs

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is used in the phrase “a silent giant waiting to awaken”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What theme is emphasized in The Mighty Miss Malone?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Courage and perseverance

• Magic and fantasy

• Revenge and anger

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2