The Stranger on the Bike Path - 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
Which character from the passage is most like the traveler in the old story Ms. Nellie told?
Ralph
Daniel
Connor
Ms. Nellie
Answer explanation
Daniel is the one who gets hurt and needs help, just like the traveler in the story Ms. Nellie described.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of the story from Ms. Nellie's class, what role do Connor and Max play?
They are like the traveler who was hurt.
They are like the important men who were too busy to help.
They are like the stranger who stopped to help.
They are like the teacher who tells the story.
Answer explanation
Connor and Max see Daniel is hurt but decide they are too busy for it to be 'their problem,' directly paralleling the 'two important men' from the alluded story who 'walked right past.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Ralph's thought, 'He saw Daniel as the traveler on the side of the road,' affect the reader's understanding of the situation?
It suggests that Daniel travels a lot on his bike.
It frames Daniel as someone who is helpless and in need of kindness, just like in the old story.
It shows that Ralph does not know Daniel's real name.
It implies that the bike path is a dangerous road.
Answer explanation
By explicitly linking Daniel to the 'traveler' from the allusion, the author emphasizes Daniel's vulnerability and sets up the expectation that someone should help him, reinforcing the story's central moral conflict.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author include the story from Ms. Nellie's class at the beginning of the passage?
To show that Ralph is a good student who pays attention.
To prove that Ms. Nellie is a good teacher.
To provide a framework for understanding the characters' actions.
To suggest that biking is a dangerous activity.
Answer explanation
The old story is an allusion that helps the reader understand the moral situation. It sets up a parallel between the story's characters and the actions of Ralph, Connor, and Max.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The story Ms. Nellie tells is an allusion to the parable of the Good Samaritan. What is the main purpose of this allusion in the passage?
To compare modern life to ancient times.
To highlight the theme of showing kindness to strangers.
To criticize popular kids like Connor and Max.
To explain why Daniel's phone was broken.
Answer explanation
The allusion serves to deepen the story's theme. By drawing a parallel to the Good Samaritan, the author emphasizes the importance of kindness and generosity, especially toward those we don't know well.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on the passage and the old story it alludes to, sort the following characters into the correct categories.
Groups:
(a) Characters Who Showed Kindness
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(b) Characters Who Were Indifferent
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(c) Character Who Needed Help
The stranger from the story
Ralph
Daniel
Connor
Max
The two important men from the story
Answer explanation
This categorization requires analyzing the roles each character plays. Ralph and the stranger are the helpers. Connor, Max, and the two men are the ones who ignore the person in need. Daniel is the one who is hurt and requires assistance.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character or element from the passage to the role they play in the allusion to the old story.
The indifferent passersby
Connor and Max
The injured traveler
Daniel
The setting of the event
The bike path
The helpful stranger
Ralph
Answer explanation
Ralph acts as the helpful stranger (the Samaritan). Connor and Max act as the indifferent men who pass by. Daniel is the injured person, like the traveler. The bike path is the modern setting for the 'road' in the parable.
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