The Ghost of Beacon Point - Direct themes vs. indirect themes (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 sentence from the passage directly states a theme about change?
“It’s hard when everything you know just disappears.”
“The sea is always changing, but it’s still the sea.”
“Adapting to change doesn't mean you forget what came before.”
“I feel like my whole life is gone.”
Answer explanation
This sentence is an explicit statement made by Selena, quoting her dad, that directly summarizes a central theme of the story.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Perry's story indirectly suggest about change?
Change is always a good thing.
Old technology is better than new technology.
Resisting change can leave you feeling stuck and without purpose.
Ghosts can only be seen by people who are also sad.
Answer explanation
Perry's character serves as an example of what happens when one cannot adapt. He says he 'just... stayed' because his purpose was gone, showing he is stuck in the past. This is an indirect theme shown through his situation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Perry the ghost stay in the lighthouse?
He was waiting for his family to return.
He was afraid of the new steel tower.
He felt his purpose was gone after the light became automatic.
He wanted to scare visitors away from the lighthouse.
Answer explanation
The passage directly states this reason in Perry's dialogue. He says, 'When they built the new tower, my purpose was gone. I didn’t know what else to do, so I just… stayed.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Selena admit she has in common with Perry?
Feeling like her life is gone because of a major change.
A love for old lighthouses.
The ability to see ghosts.
Having a family that worked in a lighthouse.
Answer explanation
After Perry explains why he is stuck, Selena directly tells him, 'I know how that feels... I feel like my whole life is gone.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Selena's perspective on her new town change by the end of the story?
She decides she wants to move back to her old home immediately.
She becomes scared of the lighthouse and the town.
She wants to become the new lighthouse keeper.
She starts to feel less lonely and more accepting of her new situation.
Answer explanation
The last sentence shows her change in perspective: 'She looked out the window at her new town. It didn't feel so lonely anymore.' This indicates she is beginning to adapt.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following items from the story based on how they present the theme of 'Adapting to Change'.
Groups:
(a) Theme Stated Directly
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(b) Theme Shown Indirectly Through a Character's Journey
The statement: 'adapting to change doesn't mean you forget what came before.'
Perry realizing he can find 'a new way to shine.'
Perry staying in the lighthouse after his job is gone.
Selena feeling lonely and hating her new town at the beginning.
The direct quote: 'It just means you find a new way to shine.'
Selena feeling less lonely at the end of the story.
Answer explanation
The 'Theme Stated Directly' category includes explicit sentences that spell out the story's message. The 'Theme Shown Indirectly' category includes character actions, feelings, and realizations that demonstrate the theme without stating it outright.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character's dialogue to the idea or feeling it reveals about change.
An observation that change is natural
“The sea is always changing, but it’s still the sea.”
Empathy for someone struggling with change
“A new way to shine… I like that.”
Feeling stuck and unable to adapt
“I know how that feels.”
Acceptance of a new way of thinking
“I didn’t know what else to do, so I just… stayed.”
Answer explanation
Perry's line shows he is stuck. Selena's line shows she understands his feeling of loss. Perry's observation about the sea shows a shift in his thinking. His final line shows he has accepted Selena's advice and is ready to move on.
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