Literary Analysis - The Wanderer
Passage
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English
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5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
Joy Buchannon
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What reasons do Sophie's uncles give for wanting her to stay home? Cite the exact objections they make.
She is too young to travel.
She wants to go shopping.
She is afraid of animals.
She prefers to stay home.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which words or phrases in the passage show that Sophie is determined to go? Point to at least two examples.
“My mule-self kicked in” and “yakkety-yak”
“She wanted to sleep” and “she was tired”
“She was scared” and “she gave up”
“She was happy” and “she laughed”
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does the phrase “my mule-self kicked in” suggest about Sophie’s reaction? Use the passage to explain your answer.
She became stubborn and determined.
She started running away.
She became very sad.
She wanted to sleep.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What kinds of knowledge does Sophie use to argue her case? Give examples from the text.
She uses facts and examples from her experiences.
She uses jokes and riddles.
She uses stories about animals.
She uses songs and poems.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the author use humor or tone in the passage (for example, “yakkety-yak” or “made up, for good measure”)? How does that affect how we understand Sophie’s personality?
It shows Sophie is funny and lively.
It shows Sophie is very quiet.
It shows Sophie is always angry.
It shows Sophie is shy.
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