The Honest Root - Drawing Conclusions for 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
Based on Yasmin's dialogue, why was she against Roan's plan?
She was afraid of getting caught by the teacher.
She believed that being honest about the results was more important than getting a good grade.
She thought Roan's plan was too much work.
She wanted to prove that Roan's measurements were wrong.
Answer explanation
Yasmin's dialogue, "The whole point of science is to find the truth, right?" and "I can't lie about the data," shows she values honesty and scientific integrity over the grade.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Roan first suggest they do when they discovered their formula didn't work as expected?
Redo the entire experiment from the beginning.
Switch the labels on the plants to fake the results.
Ask their teacher for an extension on the project.
Conclude that the store-bought fertilizer was bad.
Answer explanation
The text explicitly states Roan's suggestion. He says, "We just... switch the labels. We'll say Plant A is the one with the store fertilizer, and Plant B is ours."
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the actual result of the 'Project Green Grow' experiment?
Their formula made the plant grow to twenty-five centimeters.
Both plants grew to the exact same height.
The plant with the regular store-bought fertilizer grew taller than the plant with their formula.
Neither of the plants grew at all during the experiment.
Answer explanation
The text states that Plant A (with their formula) was 22 cm, while Plant B (with regular fertilizer) was 25 cm, making Plant B taller.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By the end of the passage, what is the most important conclusion the reader can draw about Yasmin's character?
She has the courage to do what she believes is right, even if it's difficult.
She is a competitive person who dislikes losing.
She is not a very dedicated science student.
She easily gives in to pressure from her friends.
Answer explanation
Despite Roan's pressure and the risk of a bad grade, Yasmin makes a firm decision to be honest, saying, "I can't lie about the data, Roan. We have to present what really happened." This demonstrates her moral courage.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Roan's dialogue, "Think about our grade! We worked so hard," reveal about his main motivation?
He is passionate about the scientific process.
He feels loyal to his partner, Yasmin.
He is more concerned with the appearance of success than with scientific truth.
He believes hard work should always lead to the expected outcome.
Answer explanation
Roan's focus on the grade and his willingness to lie show that his primary goal is to get external approval (a good grade) rather than to be honest about the scientific findings.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following actions and statements based on the character's motivation.
Groups:
(a) Motivated by Fear of Failure
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(b) Motivated by Moral Integrity
Deciding to present the real results
Suggesting to switch the plant labels
Stating 'It's not a big lie!'
Feeling a knot in her stomach about lying
Worrying about getting a bad grade
Saying 'The whole point of science is to find the truth'
Answer explanation
The items are sorted based on whether they reflect Roan's fear of getting a poor grade, which leads him to suggest dishonesty, or Yasmin's commitment to honesty and scientific ethics, which guides her final decision.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's line of dialogue to the primary feeling or idea it expresses.
A desire to cheat to avoid failure
"We could just... switch the labels. Who would know?"
Disappointment and disbelief
"That can't be right. Our formula was supposed to work better."
A clear moral objection
"That's a real result. It's the true result."
Acceptance and integrity
"But... that's lying, Roan."
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue directly corresponds to a specific emotion or motivation shown in the story: Yasmin's initial shock, Roan's unethical suggestion, Yasmin's moral opposition, and Yasmin's final, courageous acceptance of the truth.
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