The Whispering Locket - Comparing and contrasting characters (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 did Annabelle explicitly ask Jamie to promise after she discovered the locket's power?
To help her find the original owner
To sell the locket and split the money
Not to tell anyone and not to misuse it
To give it to the librarian for safekeeping
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Promise me you won’t tell anyone. And promise me we won’t misuse it.' This shows the exact promise Annabelle requested from Jamie.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Jamie's action of snatching the locket reveal about his character compared to Annabelle's?
It shows he is more careful and thoughtful than Annabelle.
It reveals he is secretly afraid of the locket's power.
It demonstrates that he values their friendship above all else.
It highlights his impulsive nature in contrast to Annabelle's caution.
Answer explanation
Annabelle wants to put the locket back, showing her caution. Jamie 'snatched the locket from her hand' because his 'curiosity overriding his promise,' which shows he is impulsive and acts without thinking, a direct contrast to Annabelle.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what was Jamie thinking right before Annabelle showed him the locket?
That he was hungry
That the book Annabelle found was interesting
That he was bored and wanted to be at the skate park
That he wanted to find his own magical item
Answer explanation
The first time Annabelle opens the locket, it whispers Jamie's thought: 'He’s bored and wishes he was at the skate park.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best explains the difference in how Annabelle and Jamie view the locket?
Annabelle sees it as a historical artifact, while Jamie sees it as a toy.
Annabelle views it as a dangerous responsibility, while Jamie sees it as an exciting opportunity.
Both characters are afraid of it, but Jamie is better at hiding his fear.
Annabelle wants to use it for good, while Jamie wants to use it for evil.
Answer explanation
Annabelle says the locket is 'powerful' and 'dangerous' and that using it is 'not right,' showing she sees it as a responsibility. Jamie's dialogue, 'Imagine it! We could know what everyone is really thinking!', shows he sees it as an exciting opportunity without considering the consequences.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following traits and motivations based on which character they describe in the passage.
Groups:
(a) Describes Annabelle
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(b) Describes Jamie
Driven by curiosity
Prioritizes trust
Sees opportunity in power
Cautious about magic
Acts on impulse
Values privacy and ethics
Answer explanation
Annabelle's dialogue ('This is a violation of privacy') and actions (wanting to put the locket back) show she is cautious, values ethics, and prioritizes the trust she asked for. Jamie's dialogue ('Imagine it!') and actions (snatching the locket) show he is impulsive, curious, and sees the locket's power as an opportunity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the direct result of Jamie using the locket on Annabelle?
He heard her thought that she couldn't trust him.
He discovered she had a secret she was hiding from everyone.
The locket's magic stopped working permanently.
Annabelle decided to tell the librarian about their discovery.
Answer explanation
The passage states that when Jamie held the locket towards Annabelle, a whisper filled his head with her thought: 'I knew I couldn’t trust him. He always does this.'
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's dialogue to the personality trait it most clearly reveals.
A desire to establish trust
"Just for a second! I just want to see…"
Impulsive curiosity
"This is a violation of privacy... It’s not right."
A strong sense of morality
"Promise me... we won’t misuse it."
Excitement about personal gain
"Imagine it! We could know what everyone is really thinking!"
Answer explanation
Annabelle's statement about violation shows her morality. Jamie's excitement about knowing thoughts reveals his focus on personal gain. Annabelle's request for a promise shows her need for trust. Jamie's pleading to use the locket 'just for a second' demonstrates his impulsive curiosity.
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