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The Whispers of the Blackwood Archive - 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 does Edgar believe caused the books to fall in the library?
He thinks they accidentally knocked them over.
He believes an angry, supernatural force made them fall.
He thinks it was just a coincidence.
He blames Dax for setting up the equipment incorrectly.
Answer explanation
Edgar states, 'The whispers got louder right before the books fell. It felt… angry.' This shows he attributes the event to a supernatural and hostile presence.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Dax's statement, 'It wasn’t a disaster, it was a first attempt!', reveal about his character?
He is careless and doesn't worry about getting in trouble.
He is optimistic and sees failure as a learning experience.
He is trying to make Edgar feel bad for being scared.
He does not remember the event clearly.
Answer explanation
By calling the failure a 'first attempt' and a 'test run,' Dax reframes the negative event into a positive opportunity for learning, which shows his resilient and optimistic personality.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What new piece of information did Dax find during his research?
A story about a ghost in the library.
The library's security schedule.
An old map showing a telegraph office under the library.
A book explaining how to record whispers.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'He pointed to an old map of the town. “The library was built right on top of an old telegraph office from the 1800s.”'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best contrasts the two characters' main attitudes toward solving the mystery?
Dax is curious, while Edgar is bored.
Dax is reckless, while Edgar is cautious.
Dax is angry about failing, while Edgar is calm.
Dax is determined to keep trying, while Edgar is fearful and wants to quit.
Answer explanation
Dax shows determination by finding a new clue and planning to go back, even alone. Edgar shows fear by calling the event a 'disaster' and saying they should 'leave it alone.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are Dax and Edgar similar?
They both want to go back to the library.
They were both involved in the first attempt to solve the mystery.
They both believe the whispers are caused by a ghost.
They both are excited about the new clue.
Answer explanation
The passage begins by stating, 'A week after their big failure, Dax and Edgar met at the park,' indicating they were together during the initial event.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each quote from the passage to the character trait it most clearly reveals.
A determined and philosophical view on setbacks
“Failure is just a step, not the end.”
A focus on negative outcomes
“It wasn’t a disaster, it was a first attempt!”
A tendency to believe in supernatural fear
“Or maybe it’s a ghost who doesn’t want us there.”
An optimistic and resilient mindset
“It was a disaster, Dax.”
Answer explanation
Edgar's quote focuses on the negative ('disaster'). Dax's first quote reframes the failure positively ('first attempt'). Edgar's second quote shows his fear of a 'ghost.' Dax's final quote states his core belief about resilience.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following phrases and ideas based on which character's attitude they reflect.
Groups:
(a) Dax's Resilient Attitude
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(b) Edgar's Defeated Attitude
Thinks failure is 'just a step'
Believes the presence was 'angry'
Researched a new theory
Views the event as a 'disaster'
Calls the failure a 'first attempt'
Wants to 'leave it alone'
Answer explanation
Dax's words and actions show he is resilient and sees the failure as a learning opportunity. Edgar's words show he is defeated by the failure and fearful of trying again.
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