The Gymnasium Floor - Narrator vs. character 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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Easy
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the narrator, what one item did Janet manage to save?
A bottle of water
A small photo album
A pile of donated clothes
A can of food
Answer explanation
The first paragraph explicitly states, 'Janet sat on a stiff cot, clutching the one small photo album she had managed to grab before the water rose.' This is a direct detail provided by the narrator.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Diana's dialogue, 'It’s something to do. It’s a way to help ourselves and everyone else,' reveal about her point of view?
She is bossy and wants to be in charge.
She believes taking action is the best way to cope and adapt.
She is ignoring Janet's feelings on purpose.
She thinks sorting cans is more important than finding shelter.
Answer explanation
Diana's dialogue focuses on a practical, immediate action ('It's something to do') and its positive effect ('a way to help'). This shows she is adapting to the situation by being proactive, which contrasts with Janet's initial hopelessness.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the narrator's description of Janet's thoughts contrast with Diana's spoken words?
The narrator shows Janet is angry, while Diana's words are calm.
The narrator shows Janet is excited, while Diana's words are boring.
The narrator shows Janet feels tired, while Diana's words show she is sleepy.
The narrator shows Janet feels hopeless, while Diana's words are practical and hopeful.
Answer explanation
The narrator describes Janet's perspective: 'It all felt so hopeless.' In contrast, Diana's dialogue focuses on positive action: 'It’s a way to help ourselves and everyone else.' This highlights the difference between Janet's internal feelings and Diana's external, adaptive viewpoint.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Janet whisper that shows her feeling of hopelessness?
“Here.”
“It’s not much, but it’s a start.”
“Is this all we have left?”
“Let’s go sort some cans.”
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Janet didn’t look up. “A start to what? Is this all we have left?” she whispered.' This question directly reveals her focus on what has been lost and her feeling that there is nothing to build on.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following phrases and feelings based on which character's point of view they represent in the passage.
Groups:
(a) Janet's Point of View
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(b) Diana's Point of View
Feeling overwhelmed by the scene
Looking for a way to have a purpose
Focusing on what is lost
Feeling hopeless
Seeing a task that needs doing
Believing action is a way to help
Answer explanation
The narrator describes Janet as feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, and focused on her loss. In contrast, Diana's dialogue and actions show she is focused on practical tasks, helping, and finding purpose.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the end of the passage, what does Diana's suggestion represent to Janet?
A small step toward adapting to her new situation.
A way to find her other lost belongings.
A chance to become a leader in the shelter.
An annoying task she does not want to do.
Answer explanation
The final sentence says, 'It wasn’t a solution to everything, but as Diana said, it was a start.' This shows Janet has adopted Diana's perspective that even a small action is a form of positive adaptation.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue to the primary motivation or feeling it reveals.
Offering encouragement and a new perspective
“It’s not much, but it’s a start.”
Showing a shift toward adaptation and acceptance
“Okay... Let’s go sort some cans.”
Expressing despair and focusing on loss
“They need help organizing the food donations.”
Identifying a practical, helpful action
“Is this all we have left?”
Answer explanation
Janet's question reveals her despair. Diana's first line offers a new, more positive way to look at the situation. Her line about the food donations points to a specific, practical action. Janet's final agreement shows she is beginning to adapt.
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