The Glimmering Cave - Comparing and contrasting characters (Grade 6)
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Jalen's and Iliana's initial reactions to seeing the cave differ?
Jalen is filled with wonder, while Iliana is immediately fearful of a trap.
Jalen is focused on how hungry he is, while Iliana is focused on how tired she is.
Jalen thinks it's a way home, while Iliana thinks it's a dead end.
Jalen wants to rest inside, while Iliana wants to keep walking.
Answer explanation
The text shows Jalen's wonder ('Look! It’s beautiful!') and desire to enter, directly contrasting with Iliana's immediate fear that 'It could be a trap,' based on old stories. This highlights their different initial perspectives.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best contrasts the motivations behind Jalen's desire to enter the cave and Iliana's hesitation?
Jalen is motivated by curiosity and hunger, while Iliana is motivated by caution from old stories.
Jalen wants to find treasure, while Iliana wants to find the original path home.
Jalen is trying to prove his bravery, while Iliana is trying to show she is smarter.
Jalen is motivated by the cave's beauty, while Iliana is motivated by its darkness.
Answer explanation
Jalen's motivation is shown when he mentions being 'starving' and that the crystals look like 'rock candy.' Iliana's motivation is her caution, as she says, 'Remember the old stories?' This shows a direct contrast between practical needs/curiosity and fear based on past warnings.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When looking at the cave, what is the main difference between what Jalen focuses on and what Iliana focuses on?
Jalen focuses on the potential for food, while Iliana focuses on the potential for danger.
Jalen focuses on the blue light, while Iliana focuses on the dark opening.
Jalen focuses on the beauty of the crystals, while Iliana focuses on how far they have walked.
Jalen focuses on how the crystals might taste, while Iliana focuses on how they look.
Answer explanation
Jalen immediately connects the crystals to food ('look like rock candy'). In contrast, Iliana immediately connects the cave to danger ('It could be a trap,' 'What if something lives in there?'). This shows their opposing perspectives on the same discovery.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best contrasts Jalen's and Iliana's points of view?
Jalen is hungry, while Iliana is tired.
Jalen is curious, while Iliana is bored.
Jalen is angry, while Iliana is calm.
Jalen is impulsive and brave, while Iliana is cautious and fearful.
Answer explanation
Jalen's desire to rush in shows impulsiveness and bravery ('I'll go first'). Iliana's hesitation and warnings ('It could be a trap') show her caution and fear. This is the central contrast between them.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Jalen's bravery at the end of the story affect Iliana?
It makes her angry that he was right all along.
It gives her the courage to follow him, despite still feeling some fear.
It makes her realize that the old fairytale stories are never true.
It convinces her that her fear was silly and she runs into the cave.
Answer explanation
The last paragraph explicitly states, 'seeing Jalen’s bravery gave her the courage she needed to take the next step,' even though her 'fear hadn't vanished completely.' This shows how one character's actions directly influenced the other's change in behavior.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following quotes and actions from the passage based on whether they show bravery or fear.
Groups:
(a) Shows Bravery
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(b) Shows Fear
Grabbing someone's arm to stop them.
"My head is screaming 'danger.'"
"Let’s go inside."
"I'll go first."
"Remember the old stories...?"
Stepping past the threshold into the cave.
Answer explanation
The items in 'Shows Bravery' are all actions or words from Jalen that demonstrate his courage and willingness to face the unknown. The items in 'Shows Fear' are actions or words from Iliana that reveal her caution and anxiety about the potential danger.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's quote to the motivation it reveals.
Dismissing a warning
"Stories are just stories, Iliana."
Prioritizing a need
"Fear won’t fill our stomachs."
Announcing safety
"What if something lives in there?"
Fearing the unknown
"It’s just a cave!"
Answer explanation
Jalen's line 'Stories are just stories' dismisses Iliana's warning. Iliana's question 'What if something lives in there?' shows her specific fear. Jalen's statement 'Fear won’t fill our stomachs' prioritizes their hunger over Iliana's fear. Jalen's final shout 'It’s just a cave!' is meant to relieve Iliana's fear by announcing it is safe.
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