Unit 734's First Day - Third person omniscient narrative (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
The narrator reveals Luna's inner thoughts to show that she feels...
jealous that Jayce has a new robot.
excited to use the robot for her own homework.
worried about the negative effects of relying on the robot.
confused about how the robot works.
Answer explanation
The narrator shows Luna's thoughts, such as 'That’s not tutoring, that’s just cheating,' and mentions her 'knot of worry.' This shows she is concerned about the consequences of using the robot.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the first task Jayce asked Unit 734 to do?
Organize his comic book collection.
Solve a math problem.
Clean the living room.
Read a history book.
Answer explanation
The passage states, '“Okay, Unit 734,” Jayce said loudly. “What is the answer to question five on my math homework?”' This was the first command he gave the robot.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first thought Jayce has when he sees the robot?
"I hope it works."
"Luna is going to be so jealous."
"This is the future."
"Math will be easy now."
Answer explanation
The passage directly states, 'This is the future, he thought, a grin spreading across his face.' This is his initial thought upon seeing Unit 734.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Jayce's and Luna's points of view about the robot contrast with each other?
Jayce thinks the robot is fast, while Luna thinks it is slow.
Jayce wants to use it for fun, while Luna wants to use it for work.
Jayce is worried about the robot, while Luna is excited about it.
Jayce sees the robot as a helpful tool, while Luna sees it as a potential problem.
Answer explanation
The narrator shows Jayce feeling 'relief' and being 'impressed,' seeing a 'future of ease.' In contrast, the narrator shows Luna thinking using the robot is 'cheating' and worrying that people will 'forget how to do simple things.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the narrator, why was Jayce so happy that the robot could answer a math question?
Because math was his worst subject.
Because he wanted to show off to Luna.
Because he forgot to do his homework.
Because his parents told him to get help.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'He felt a wave of relief. Math was his worst subject, and now he had a perfect tutor.' This directly connects his happiness to his difficulty with math.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following ideas based on whether they reflect Jayce's point of view or Luna's point of view.
Groups:
(a) Jayce's Viewpoint
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(b) Luna's Viewpoint
Thinking that some tasks are fun to do for yourself.
Seeing the robot as a way to get more free time.
Feeling relief about getting help with a difficult subject.
Believing that getting answers without effort is wrong.
Feeling impressed by the robot's speed and precision.
Worrying that people will forget important skills.
Answer explanation
The narrator reveals Jayce's thoughts about having 'free time' and feeling 'impressed' and 'relief'. The narrator also shows Luna's thoughts about cheating, her worry that people will 'forget how to do simple things,' and her statement that she likes organizing her own things.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character's internal feeling or thought to the event that caused it.
Jayce's feeling when the robot organized the comics.
Concern about losing enjoyment
Luna's feeling when she saw the robot doing a task she finds fun.
Worry
Jayce's feeling when the robot solved the math problem.
Impressment
Luna's feeling when she thought about the purpose of school.
Relief
Answer explanation
The narrator explicitly connects these feelings to the events. Jayce felt 'relief' about the math problem. Luna felt a 'knot of worry' about the robot giving answers. Jayce was 'impressed' by the organizing. Luna stated she finds organizing 'fun' and worried about that being lost.
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