The Golden Click - 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
What did the pop-up from 'Jericho the Giver' directly offer Damon?
A power-up called the 'Golden Click'
A new game called 'Empire Quest'
A way to play games with his sister
Free access to all levels in 'Galaxy Racers'
Answer explanation
The passage states, "'Accept my 'Golden Click,' and every item you touch in-game will become a pile of gold coins.'" This was the direct offer made to Damon.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Damon tells Lacey, "This is important," what does his dialogue reveal about his priorities?
He is worried about finishing his homework.
He believes winning the game is more important than spending time with his sister.
He wants to teach Lacey how to play 'Empire Quest'.
He is planning a surprise for his sister later.
Answer explanation
Damon's sharp tone and dismissal of Lacey's request to play a game together show that, at that moment, his focus is entirely on his video game, indicating he values it over family connection.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an indirect theme suggested by Damon's interactions with Lacey?
Technology is always dangerous.
Older siblings should always be in charge.
Winning is the only thing that matters.
Selfishness can harm relationships with people you care about.
Answer explanation
While not stated directly, the story shows how Damon's selfish focus on his game hurts his sister's feelings and destroys a shared activity, implying that selfishness has a negative impact on family bonds.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, which game did Damon accidentally turn into gold coins?
Empire Quest
A board game
Galaxy Racers
A game offered by Jericho
Answer explanation
The passage says, "His mouse slipped, and the cursor landed on the 'Galaxy Racers' icon on his desktop. Click. The icon shimmered and then transformed into a useless pile of...gold coins."
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following events from the story into 'Actions Driven by Greed' and 'Consequences of Greed'.
Groups:
(a) Actions Driven by Greed
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(b) Consequences of Greed
Realizing he was 'poor in ways that mattered more'
Laughing while clicking wildly for more coins
The 'Galaxy Racers' icon becoming a pile of gold
Snapping at Lacey that he is 'busy'
Clicking 'ACCEPT' on the pop-up without thinking
Feeling a 'cold feeling' after the accident
Answer explanation
The first three options are actions Damon took because of his selfish desire for more gold. The last three options are the negative results or feelings that happened because of those greedy actions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence from the passage most directly states a theme of the story?
"Damon was learning a hard lesson: sometimes getting everything you want can cost you everything you have."
"The game, Empire Quest, was his whole world."
"He was the richest player in Empire Quest."
"'Damon, want to play a board game?' Lacey asked..."
Answer explanation
This sentence is explicitly stated by the narrator as a lesson Damon learned, making it a direct statement of the story's central idea.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character or object from the story to the idea it represents in relation to the theme of greed.
A person consumed by selfishness
Damon
A tempting but destructive power
The 'Golden Click'
The importance of family connection
The 'Galaxy Racers' game
A shared joy lost to greed
Lacey
Answer explanation
Damon represents selfishness. Lacey represents the family connection he ignores. The 'Golden Click' is the source of his destructive greed. 'Galaxy Racers' symbolizes the real-world joy he sacrifices for his digital wealth.
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