The Garden Leak - Narrator vs. character perspective (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th 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 the first reason the narrator, Franklin, gives for not telling Tamara about the leak?
He did not want to bother her.
He was afraid she would blame him for it.
He did not think the leak was a real problem.
He did not know who the team leader was.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Tamara is so busy. I don't want to bother her with a little drip.' This is the first reason he gives in his internal thoughts.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Tamara's final line, 'That makes you a hero today,' show about her point of view?
She thinks Franklin is a hero only for finding the leak.
She values that he overcame his fear to speak up.
She is secretly annoyed that he waited so long to tell her.
She believes that only heroes can solve big problems in the garden.
Answer explanation
Tamara says, 'But you overcame it. That makes you a hero today.' This shows she is praising his courage to overcome his fear, not just the act of finding the leak.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What old lesson does Franklin remember his grandpa telling him?
The story of the boy who cried wolf.
That a stitch in time saves nine.
That a tiny leak can sink a huge ship.
To look before you leap into a situation.
Answer explanation
The passage directly states, 'My grandpa once told me an old story about how even a tiny leak can sink a huge ship.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the narrator's point of view about the leak change between the beginning and the middle of the story?
He thinks it's interesting at first, but then finds it boring.
He thinks it's someone else's problem, then realizes it's his responsibility.
He is not worried at all, and then becomes only a little worried.
He first sees it as a small issue, but then realizes it is a serious problem.
Answer explanation
Initially, Franklin thinks the leak is just a 'tiny drip' and 'probably nothing.' After remembering his grandpa's story, he understands it is a 'serious problem.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the narrator, what did Tamara do immediately after seeing the leak?
She pulled out her phone to call for help.
She put a hand on Franklin's shoulder.
She asked him why he didn't tell her sooner.
She started to fix the pipe herself.
Answer explanation
The passage says, '"Wow, Franklin. This is serious," she said, pulling out her phone to call for help.' This action happened before she asked him questions or comforted him.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following items into the correct categories: 'Franklin's Internal Point of View (Thoughts/Fears)' or 'Franklin's External Actions (Words/Behaviors)'.
Groups:
(a) Franklin's Internal Point of View (Thoughts/Fears)
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(b) Franklin's External Actions (Words/Behaviors)
"The main pipe! It's leaking badly!"
My stomach felt tight.
I ran to find Tamara.
"I was scared," I admitted quietly.
What if they thought I broke it?
I don't want to bother her.
Answer explanation
This question separates the narrator's private thoughts and feelings, which other characters don't know, from the actions and words he shares with others. This highlights the difference between his internal point of view and his external character.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each quote from the passage with the point of view it reveals.
Tamara's viewpoint that Franklin's information is valuable and helpful.
"This garden has to be perfect for the community fair!"
The final lesson from Tamara's point of view about communication.
"Speaking up about a problem is never a bother."
A fellow student's viewpoint that adds pressure to the situation.
"It’s probably nothing... I don't want to bother her."
The narrator's initial viewpoint of minimizing the problem due to fear.
"Wow, Franklin. This is serious... You found this just in time."
Answer explanation
Each quote is matched with the perspective it represents. Franklin's thought shows his fear, Brayden's comment shows the project's high stakes, and Tamara's lines show her perspective as a grateful and wise leader.
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