The Song of the Grove - Comparing and contrasting characters (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Marshall's main point about how to play music for the grove?
That musicians should always use ancient scrolls.
That playing music is a competition.
That music should come from feelings and the heart.
That only simple songs can be beautiful.
Answer explanation
Marshall tells Lucia, 'The art is in the feeling,' and 'The grove doesn’t read music. It listens to your heart.' This shows his belief in emotional expression over technical perfection.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Lucia believe is the most important part of playing music at the start of the story?
Playing with strong feelings.
Making up new songs on the spot.
Playing with precision and following the written notes perfectly.
Using a silver flute instead of a wooden one.
Answer explanation
Lucia states, 'This is ancient music, Marshall. It has to be perfect. The art is in the precision.' This shows she values technical skill and following the scroll exactly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Lucia and Marshall's instruments reflect their personalities?
Both instruments are made of the same material.
Lucia's silver flute is complex, while Marshall's wooden one is simple.
Lucia's flute is for sad music, and Marshall's is for happy music.
Lucia's intricate silver flute contrasts with Marshall's simple wooden one, mirroring their different approaches to music.
Answer explanation
Lucia, who values precision and rules, has a 'silver flute' suggesting something crafted and formal. Marshall, who values feeling and simplicity, has a 'simple wooden flute.' This contrast in their instruments helps show the contrast in their beliefs.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens immediately after Marshall plays his simple tune?
Lucia plays her song again perfectly.
The silver-leafed sapling grows into a large tree.
Small blue flowers bloom and the sapling's leaves tremble.
Marshall writes his song down on a new scroll.
Answer explanation
The passage states that as Marshall played, 'small blue flowers bloomed at his feet, and the leaves of the silver sapling trembled and seemed to reach for the sound.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Lucia frustrated at the beginning of the passage?
Because the grove is not responding to her technically perfect music.
Because Marshall is a better flute player than she is.
Because she lost her favorite music scroll.
Because it is getting too dark to read her music.
Answer explanation
Lucia says, 'It’s not working! The scroll says this sequence should make the silver-leafed sapling grow, but nothing happens.' This shows her frustration comes from her perfect playing having no effect.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following ideas and actions based on which character they represent in the story.
Groups:
(a) Lucia's Approach
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(b) Marshall's Approach
Follows a music scroll
Values precision
Plays an improvised tune
Thinks music should be 'honest'
Believes music must be 'perfect'
Believes art is about feeling
Answer explanation
Lucia's actions and dialogue show she values precision, rules (the scroll), and perfection. Marshall's actions and dialogue show he values improvisation, feeling, and honesty in music.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's quote to the belief it reveals.
Surprise that simple, unwritten music can be effective.
Marshall: 'The grove doesn’t read music. It listens to your heart.'
Belief that rules and technical skill are most important.
Lucia: 'The art is in the precision.'
Belief that emotion is more powerful than written notes.
Marshall: 'It was honest.'
Belief that true expression is the key to good art.
Lucia: 'But... that wasn’t from any scroll. It was so simple.'
Answer explanation
Each quote directly expresses a core belief of the character. Lucia's first quote emphasizes precision. Marshall's first quote emphasizes emotion over rules. Lucia's second quote shows her surprise at the power of simplicity. Marshall's final quote explains why his simple song worked: it was an honest expression.
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