The Shattered Sculpture - Character response (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 Lacey's main motivation for suggesting they make a mosaic?
She thinks mosaics are more beautiful than sculptures.
She wants to help Eva see a new opportunity instead of just a failure.
She knows the art fair has a special category for mosaics.
She wants to clean up the broken pieces from the floor.
Answer explanation
Lacey's dialogue, "What if it's not the end? What if it's a new beginning?" shows her motivation is to help Eva find hope and a new path forward, demonstrating the theme of resilience.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Eva's first verbal response to her broken sculpture after Lacey arrives?
"It's useless."
"I'm so sorry, Eva."
"It doesn't matter now."
"Okay... Let's try."
Answer explanation
This is the first thing Eva says to Lacey. Her voice is described as 'flat and empty,' showing her initial feeling of defeat. The other options are said by Lacey, or by Eva later in the conversation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Eva's line, "Maybe... maybe not all of it is lost," show about her character's response to the situation?
She is annoyed with Lacey for giving her false hope.
She has decided to throw the pieces away and start from scratch.
She still feels completely defeated by the failure.
She is beginning to shift from despair to cautious optimism.
Answer explanation
This hesitant phrase marks the turning point for Eva. It shows she is moving past her initial feelings of hopelessness and is starting to consider Lacey's idea, which is a key moment of her growing resilience.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what was the original purpose of Eva's sculpture?
It was a final project for her art class.
It was a gift for her friend Lacey.
It was for the centerpiece of her display at the school art fair.
It was an experiment to test a new glaze color.
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly states, 'It was supposed to be the centerpiece of her display for the school art fair.' This question tests direct recall of a detail from the text.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first positive thing Lacey says about the broken sculpture?
That the glaze color on a piece is beautiful.
That the pieces could make a great mosaic.
That it would be easy to fix.
That failure is a part of art.
Answer explanation
Before suggesting the mosaic, Lacey's first attempt to comfort Eva is by pointing out a positive detail: 'You know, the glaze color on this part is really beautiful.' This tests recall of the sequence of dialogue.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following phrases and actions based on whether they show Eva's initial feelings of failure or her later signs of resilience.
Groups:
(a) Initial Feelings of Failure
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(b) Later Signs of Resilience
Staring at a pile of gray shards
"It's just a pile of junk"
"Okay... Let's try."
Picking up a large, curved piece
"It's useless"
"Maybe... maybe not all of it is lost"
Answer explanation
The items in 'Initial Feelings of Failure' reflect Eva's hopelessness at the beginning of the story. The items in 'Later Signs of Resilience' show her shift in attitude as she begins to accept Lacey's idea and see a new possibility.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue to the motivation or feeling it reveals.
Expresses feelings of complete defeat.
"Okay... Let's try."
Signals a decision to move forward and be resilient.
"It's useless... The whole thing just... collapsed."
Offers an optimistic alternative to failure.
"What if it's not the end? What if it's a new beginning?"
Shows empathy for the character's lost effort.
"I know how much time you spent on it."
Answer explanation
Eva's first line shows her hopelessness. Lacey's question offers a new perspective. Lacey's statement about time shows she understands Eva's frustration. Eva's final line signals her acceptance and resilience.
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