The Glimmering Coin - Dramatic Irony (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 Marvin tell Penelope he will do with the coin he found?
He will keep it for his collection.
He will do the right thing with it.
He will share its luck with her.
He will throw it in the fountain for a wish.
Answer explanation
The passage states, "'Don't worry, I'll do the right thing with it. I'll make sure it's used for something good.'" This is what he says aloud to Penelope, even though he has no intention of doing so.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The fact that the reader knows Marvin's selfish thoughts while Penelope believes his promise is an example of dramatic irony. What does Marvin's promise to 'do the right thing' really mean to him?
He plans to find the coin's original owner.
He plans to use the coin for his own selfish wishes.
He plans to give the coin to charity.
He plans to sell the coin and split the money with Penelope.
Answer explanation
The reader knows Marvin is thinking about wishing for a new bike and video game console. His spoken promise to 'do the right thing' is a lie to hide his greedy intentions from Penelope, which creates dramatic irony.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Marvin secretly believe about the coin when he first finds it?
That it is a rare collector's item.
That it is made of pure gold.
That it is a magical or lucky wishing coin.
That it is a token from an old arcade.
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly states Marvin's inner thoughts: 'This must be a lucky coin! Maybe it’s magical. I can wish for that new bike and the video game console I want.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Penelope's dialogue, "Maybe it belongs to someone? We should ask around...", reveal about her character?
She is suspicious of Marvin.
She is curious about the coin's value.
She is worried about getting in trouble.
She is honest and considerate of others.
Answer explanation
Penelope's immediate suggestion to find the owner shows that she is thinking about others and wants to do the right thing, contrasting with Marvin's selfish thoughts.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what is the ultimate price Marvin pays for his greed?
He loses his friendship with Penelope.
He gets in trouble at the park office.
The coin turns out to be cursed.
He has to give back the bike he wished for.
Answer explanation
The passage concludes, 'Marvin kept the coin, but he lost a friend.' This shows the true cost of his selfish actions was not monetary but relational.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following items based on whether they are Marvin's private thoughts or his spoken words to Penelope.
Groups:
(a) Marvin's Private Thoughts
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(b) Marvin's Spoken Words
Believing the coin is magical
"I'll make sure it's used for something good."
"I'll do the right thing with it."
"This is all mine."
"It's my luck, not hers."
Saying 'You're right, Penelope.'
Answer explanation
This categorization separates what Marvin pretends to be (his spoken words to Penelope) from who he truly is (his selfish private thoughts). This contrast is the source of the story's dramatic irony.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's statement or thought with the motivation or meaning it reveals.
An ironic statement, as the reader knows Marvin is not being a good friend.
Penelope: "Maybe it belongs to someone?"
Shows his immediate selfishness and possessiveness.
Marvin: "Don't worry, I'll do the right thing with it."
Reveals her honesty and concern for others.
Marvin's thought: "This is all mine."
A deceptive statement to hide his greedy intentions.
Penelope: "You're a good friend."
Answer explanation
Each statement or thought is matched with the underlying motivation or its ironic meaning in the context of the story. Penelope's words show her honesty, while Marvin's words hide his selfishness. Penelope's final compliment is ironic because the reader knows Marvin is deceiving her.
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