The Weight of a Memory - Allusions 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
In the beginning of the story, which mythological figure does Perry compare himself to?
King Midas
Pandora
Atlas
Buster
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'He felt like he was carrying the whole world on them, just like Atlas from the old myths.' This shows Perry feels a heavy weight of sadness.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Perry say that thinking about his dog is like 'opening Pandora’s Box'?
Because it releases happy memories.
Because it brings out a lot of sadness he can't control.
Because it gives him hope for the future.
Because it makes him want to build a box.
Answer explanation
Perry says, 'All the sad memories just fly out and I can’t stop them.' This explains that the allusion to Pandora's Box is about releasing uncontrollable negative feelings.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Bridget, what was left inside Pandora's Box?
Sadness
Gold
Hope
Memories
Answer explanation
Bridget directly states, 'But wasn’t there something left in Pandora’s box after all the bad stuff flew out? I think it was hope.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who first brings up the myth of King Midas in the conversation?
Perry
Bridget
The narrator
The teacher
Answer explanation
Perry is the one who says, 'I wish I had the Midas touch, just to bring him back.' Bridget then responds to his allusion.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Bridget's main point when she brings up the story of King Midas?
That being rich is the most important thing.
That Perry should forget about his dog completely.
That Perry's wish to bring his dog back is foolish.
That having real, loving memories is more valuable than a magical but lonely power.
Answer explanation
Bridget contrasts the 'miserable' King Midas, who couldn't hug his daughter, with Perry, who 'got to hug Buster every day.' Her point is that the real love Perry experienced is something to be grateful for, unlike Midas's cold gift.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following items from the story into the correct categories based on the feelings they represent.
Groups:
(a) Represents Loss and Sadness
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(b) Represents Gratitude and Hope
Carrying the world like Atlas
Hugging Buster every day
Shaping the clay into a dog
Hope left in the box
King Midas's misery
Opening Pandora's Box
Answer explanation
The allusions to Atlas and Pandora's Box, along with Midas's inability to feel warmth, represent Perry's feelings of overwhelming loss. In contrast, the ideas of hope, the memory of hugging Buster, and the final act of creating the sculpture represent a shift towards gratitude.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the mythological allusion from the passage to the primary idea it is used to express.
The good memories that remain after loss
Hope in the box
Uncontrollable, overwhelming grief
The Midas Touch
The heavy weight of sadness
Pandora's Box
A magical but ultimately lonely power
Atlas
Answer explanation
Perry compares his sadness to the weight Atlas carries. He likens his grief to the evils escaping Pandora's Box. Bridget reinterprets the myth to say hope (good memories) remains. The Midas touch is shown to be a lonely power compared to real affection.
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