The Last Seedling - Dystopian Literature (Grade 8)
Passage
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English
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8th 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 specific rule from the Authority does Caden mention in his dialogue?
That gardening is only allowed in the morning.
That water rations are limited.
That only certain types of flowers can be grown.
That all produce must be given to the Monitors.
Answer explanation
Caden explicitly states, 'The Authority’s water rations aren’t enough,' showing that this is a rule they must follow.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Hazel's statement, 'This little plant is more than just potential food. It’s… ours,' reveal about her motivation?
She wants to prove she is a better gardener than Caden.
She sees the plant as a symbol of defiance and personal freedom.
She hopes to sell the plant for extra credits.
She believes the plant will solve the dome's air quality problem.
Answer explanation
Her emphasis on the plant being 'ours' and 'not them' shows that her motivation is about creating something independent of the Authority's control, which is an act of defiance.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the dialogue, what is the main function of the 'Monitors' in this society?
To help citizens with their gardens.
To distribute extra seed packets.
To provide encouragement and support.
To inspect and enforce the Authority's rules.
Answer explanation
Caden's fear that the Monitors will 'be here for inspection' and report them for 'wasting precious resources' indicates that their role is to enforce the rules, not to help.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what did Hazel's grandmother say a 'green leaf is'?
A sign of wasted water.
A gift from the Authority.
A promise.
A future meal.
Answer explanation
Hazel directly quotes her grandmother: “Remember what my grandmother used to say before the Domes? ‘One green leaf is a promise.’”
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following quotes and ideas from the passage based on the attitude they represent.
Groups:
(a) Attitude of Perseverance
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(b) Attitude of Despair
We just have to keep trying.
It proves we can still create something beautiful.
The soil is poison.
They'll say we're wasting precious resources.
What's the point?
It's holding on.
Answer explanation
The items are sorted based on whether they reflect Hazel's hopeful perseverance in the face of hardship or Caden's initial hopelessness and fear of the oppressive system.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Caden offer to do at the end of the passage that shows his change in attitude?
He offers to give Hazel some of his water ration.
He decides to report the seedling to the Monitors.
He tells Hazel to give up on the plant.
He asks for a new packet of seeds.
Answer explanation
At the end, Caden asks, 'What does it need? You can have some of my water ration for it.' This is a direct action stated in the text that shows he has decided to support Hazel's effort.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's dialogue to the primary motivation or feeling it reveals.
Fear of the controlling government.
Hazel: “We have to believe it can grow.”
Determination rooted in hope.
Hazel: “It’s… ours. We are growing it. Not them.”
A quiet declaration of independence.
Caden: “It’s just one leaf, Hazel.”
Dismissiveness born from repeated failure.
Caden: “The Monitors will be here for inspection soon.”
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue directly corresponds to the underlying feeling described. Caden's first line shows his dismissiveness. Hazel's first line shows her determination. Caden's second line reveals his fear of the Monitors. Hazel's second line is a statement of defiance and independence.
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