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The Song of the Silverwood - Identifying positive or negative perspectives in literary texts (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 does Judah first suggest they do to help the tree?
Play a different song
Get help from the elders
Give the tree more water
Find a different magical flute
Answer explanation
In the first paragraph, Judah says, 'We should have gone to the elders an hour ago.' He repeats this idea in the third paragraph, mentioning the elders have 'real remedies.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase best describes Arden's perspective on using the flute?
He is unsure if it will work.
He is angry that he has to do it.
He is hopeful and has faith in the music.
He is bored and just wants to go home.
Answer explanation
Arden's dialogue, such as 'I have to try' and 'It’s a language the tree understands,' shows he has a positive and hopeful belief in the music's power.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Arden, what is written on the old scroll?
A map to another grove
A history of the Silverwood tree
The Song of Renewal
A list of potions
Answer explanation
The passage directly states, 'The old scroll says the Song of Renewal can heal it.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Judah's repeated use of words like 'just a story' and 'practical' shows his point of view is:
Creative and imaginative
Supportive and encouraging
Curious and excited
Doubtful and realistic
Answer explanation
Judah's word choice reveals his negative perspective on Arden's plan. He dismisses it as a 'story' and wants a 'practical' solution, showing he doubts the magic and prefers a realistic approach.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first sign that Arden's music is working?
A tiny green leaf appeared on a branch.
The whole tree began to glow.
Judah started to sing along.
Birds returned to the tree.
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly states, 'A single, tiny green leaf had unfurled on a high branch, shimmering like a tiny emerald.'
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following quotes from the passage based on whether they show a positive belief in the music or a negative, doubtful view.
Groups:
(a) Positive Belief in Music
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(b) Negative/Doubtful View
It’s an ancient art
a language the tree understands
a waste of precious time
Let’s be practical
The Song of Renewal can heal it
that’s just a story
Answer explanation
The phrases in 'Positive Belief in Music' are all said by Arden and show his faith in the song's power. The phrases in 'Negative/Doubtful View' are all said by Judah and show his skepticism and desire for a non-magical solution.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's statement to the perspective it reveals.
A sense of hopeful duty
“My grandfather said the music connects us to the grove’s life force.”
A belief in tradition and magic
“I have to try, Judah.”
An impatient and negative view
“This is a waste of precious time!”
A practical and scientific view
“It’s a tree! It understands water and sunlight, not music.”
Answer explanation
Arden's statement 'I have to try' shows his feeling of duty. Judah's 'waste of precious time' shows his impatience and negative view. Arden's mention of his grandfather shows his belief in tradition. Judah's comment about water and sunlight shows his practical, scientific perspective.
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