The Echo in the Canvas - Resolution (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
What happened to the music right after Eve and Conrad understood the message on the plaque?
It played one last time and then faded into silence.
It became much louder and filled the entire gallery.
It changed into a happy and cheerful tune.
It stopped suddenly in the middle of a note.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'As they understood, the faint piano melody swelled for a final, beautiful moment. Then, it faded into complete silence.' This shows the direct result of them solving the mystery.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the resolution of the mystery change the feeling in the room?
It became more frightening.
It changed from sad and creepy to peaceful.
It made the room feel empty and cold.
The feeling in the room did not change.
Answer explanation
The passage says, 'The heavy, sad feeling in the room lifted. It felt peaceful now.' This explains the shift in atmosphere once the conflict was resolved.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the story's resolution, what was the composer's main motivation for the supernatural music?
To scare people away from his painting.
To lead someone to a hidden treasure.
To get revenge for the fire of 1888.
To have his lost music and story be known.
Answer explanation
The plaque reads, 'May its echo be heard at last.' The music stops once Eve and Conrad understand the story, implying the composer's wish was fulfilled. The resolution was about being understood, not about fear or revenge.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What information on the brass plaque was the key to resolving the mystery?
A message about music lost in a fire.
The name and birthdate of the composer.
A warning not to move the painting.
The original price of the artwork.
Answer explanation
The passage states the plaque read: 'For my music, lost to the fire of 1888. May its echo be heard at last.' This information directly explained the source of the sad music and resolved the mystery.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Eve and Conrad's final action toward the painting, which showed the conflict was resolved?
They hung it back on the wall.
They told the museum director about the ghost.
They carefully wrapped it with a new respect.
They left the room without touching it again.
Answer explanation
The last paragraph states, 'They carefully wrapped the painting, handling it with a new respect.' This action shows their fear is gone and they understand the painting's importance.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's attitude or action to the role it played in the story's resolution.
Drove the action toward solving the mystery.
Eve's gentle curiosity: "It just sounds... lonely."
The final action that confirmed the resolution.
Conrad's initial reaction: "This one gives me the creeps."
Established the initial conflict and fear.
Reading the plaque together
The turning point where the mystery was solved.
Wrapping the painting with respect
Answer explanation
Conrad's fear established the problem. Eve's curiosity pushed them to investigate instead of run. Reading the plaque was the climax where the answer was revealed. Wrapping the painting respectfully was the final act showing their fear was resolved and replaced by understanding.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following items into the correct categories: 'Elements of the Mystery' and 'Elements of the Resolution'.
Groups:
(a) Elements of the Mystery
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(b) Elements of the Resolution
Conrad's fear and wanting to leave
A faint, sad piano tune
The room feeling peaceful
A painting with a hidden face
The story of the composer being understood
The music fading into complete silence
Answer explanation
The mystery is built from the strange music, Conrad's fearful reaction, and the creepy painting. The resolution consists of the mystery being solved, which leads to the music stopping, the characters understanding the story, and the atmosphere becoming peaceful.
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