The Unclaimed Plot - Author's Point of View and Perspective (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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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Ezekiel's dialogue, "We brought this dirt back to life," mainly reveal about his point of view?
He thinks he is a better gardener than Cassandra.
He believes his group's hard work gives them the right to the plot.
He thinks the soil was unhealthy before he started working.
He wants to be recognized by Mr. Bruno for his skills.
Answer explanation
This phrase emphasizes the transformation caused by his group's labor. It shows that his idea of fairness is based on the effort and care they invested, which in his view, earns them ownership.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What reason does Cassandra give for claiming the garden plot is hers?
She and her group had already planted seeds there.
Her name is on the official sign-up list for the plot.
She helped Ezekiel's group clear the weeds.
Mr. Bruno told her she could have any plot she wanted.
Answer explanation
The passage states, "'My name is on the official list from last spring,' Cassandra stated, holding up the paper." This is the direct reason she provides to justify her claim.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author primarily contrast Cassandra's point of view with Ezekiel's?
By showing that Cassandra is angry and Ezekiel is calm.
By describing Cassandra as lazy and Ezekiel as hardworking.
By having Cassandra talk about the past and Ezekiel talk about the future.
By having Cassandra focus on official rules and Ezekiel focus on physical effort.
Answer explanation
The central conflict is between Cassandra's argument, "Rules are rules. We signed up for it first," and Ezekiel's argument, "We've been working for weeks to fix it." This highlights the difference between justice based on rules versus justice based on action.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what did Desmond think about the situation between Ezekiel and Cassandra?
He thought Cassandra was right because she had the paper.
He believed both groups should share the plot.
He felt it was unfair that Cassandra was claiming the plot after Ezekiel's work.
He did not want to get involved in their argument.
Answer explanation
The text explicitly states Desmond's point of view: "It didn't seem right. Cassandra and her group hadn't done any work, but they were claiming the reward."
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Ezekiel say his group planned to do with the vegetables from the garden?
Donate them to the community food bank.
Sell them to raise money for the garden.
Share them with their families and friends.
Give them to Mr. Bruno as a thank you.
Answer explanation
In the third paragraph, Ezekiel explicitly states his group's plan: "In a few months, we're growing vegetables for the community food bank."
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the quote or thought from the passage to the perspective it reveals.
Belief that justice comes from following established procedures.
Ezekiel: "But it was all weeds! We've been working for weeks to fix it."
A motivation that is community-focused and generous.
Cassandra: "It doesn't matter. Rules are rules."
The narrator's internal judgment siding against the rules.
Desmond's thought: "It didn't seem right."
Belief that justice comes from hard work and fairness.
Ezekiel: "...we're growing vegetables for the community food bank."
Answer explanation
Ezekiel's first quote connects his work to his claim, showing his belief in justice through effort. Cassandra's quote shows her rigid adherence to rules. Desmond's thought reveals his personal viewpoint on the injustice of the situation. Ezekiel's second quote reveals his group's selfless motivation.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following ideas from the passage based on which character's point of view they support.
Groups:
(a) Supports Ezekiel's View (Justice as Effort)
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(b) Supports Cassandra's View (Justice as Rules)
A name is on the official list.
The dirt was 'brought back to life'.
Weeks of work were spent fixing the plot.
The land was abandoned and covered in weeds.
The plot was assigned by the manager.
Rules should be followed no matter what.
Answer explanation
Ezekiel's point of view is based on the idea that his group's hard work and effort earned them the plot. Cassandra's point of view is based entirely on the official rules and the sign-up sheet, regardless of the plot's condition or the work done by others.
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