An Inisible Thread

In "An Invisible Thread," how does the author show her purpose for telling the story?

• By listing facts about New York City

• By describing her feelings and experiences with Maurice

• By explaining the history of friendship

• By comparing different types of relationships

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which detail from "An Invisible Thread" best helps you understand the author's point of view about helping others?

• The author describes her daily routine

• The author shares how her life changed after meeting Maurice

• The author lists the places she visited

• The author talks about her favorite foods

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CCSS.RI.7.6

How does the author of "An Invisible Thread" distinguish her perspective from others who might have ignored Maurice?

• By stating that everyone should help strangers

• By explaining why she chose to stop and talk to Maurice when others did not

• By describing Maurice’s background

• By listing statistics about homelessness

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Based on "An Invisible Thread," what evidence does the author use to show her position about the importance of kindness?

• She describes a news article about kindness

• She shares specific examples of how her relationship with Maurice grew over time

• She lists famous people who were kind

• She explains the definition of kindness

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Analyze how the author’s point of view in "An Invisible Thread" influences the way she describes her first meeting with Maurice. What reasoning does she use to justify her actions?

• She says she was simply curious about Maurice

• She explains that she felt a strong sense of responsibility and empathy, which led her to act differently than others

• She wanted to write a book about kindness

• She was following someone else’s advice

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CCSS.RI.7.6

How does the author use evidence to distinguish her position from those who might criticize her decision to help Maurice in "An Invisible Thread"?

• By ignoring the critics

• By sharing stories of positive outcomes from her relationship with Maurice

• By agreeing with the critics

• By focusing only on Maurice’s perspective

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Evaluate how the author’s purpose shapes the structure of "An Invisible Thread." What planning does she use to highlight her message?

• She organizes the story chronologically to show the development of her relationship with Maurice

• She uses random anecdotes

• She focuses only on her own achievements

• She includes unrelated stories

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CCSS.RI.7.6

At the opening of the selection from An Invisible Thread, Maurice makes a toast to Laura. Which statement best describes Maurice and Laura on that occasion?

• Maurice is still a young boy, and Laura is a young working woman.
• Maurice has just gotten married, and Laura is attending the wedding.
• Maurice is a grown man, and Laura is celebrating her fiftieth birthday.
• Maurice and Laura have reunited after many years to recall their youth.

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According to the selection from An Invisible Thread, what did Maurice ask Laura for on the day they met?

• food
• work
• money
• friendship

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According to the selection from An Invisible Thread, what did Laura do for Maurice on the day they first met? Choose two options.

• She played some games with him.
• She bought him a meal in a restaurant.
• She gave him a lot of money.
• She invited him home for a meal.
• She introduced him to her family.

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