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The Shards of Light - Settings, symbolism and motifs revealing theme (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Medium
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What project are Grady and Inez working on in the art studio?
A mosaic of a lighthouse
A painting of a cartoon wolf
A clay sculpture of the moon
A mural for the school hallway
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Their easels stood side-by-side, each holding a nearly identical painting of a cartoon wolf howling at the moon.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'Moon Wolf' painting most likely symbolize in the story?
The beauty of nature
A creative and original idea
The pressure to conform and be like everyone else
A difficult art project that requires great skill
Answer explanation
The 'Moon Wolf' is what 'everyone is' painting. It represents the popular trend that Grady and Inez pressure Colette to join, symbolizing conformity over individuality.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Colette plan to create with her pieces of sea glass?
A cartoon wolf
A self-portrait
A lighthouse
A pile of junk
Answer explanation
The passage directly states Colette's plan when she says, 'I’m going to make a lighthouse.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The art studio is first described as a 'chaotic paradise'. How does this setting relate to the theme of individuality?
It shows that rules must be followed to make good art.
It suggests that the best art is messy and disorganized.
It implies that the school does not care about the art program.
It represents a place where creative freedom and unique ideas should thrive.
Answer explanation
A 'chaotic paradise' suggests a place of freedom and creativity without strict rules, which is the perfect environment for individuality to flourish. This contrasts with the pressure to conform that Colette experiences within that same space.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following items and phrases from the passage based on whether they represent 'Individuality' or 'Conformity'.
Groups:
(a) Represents Individuality
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(b) Represents Conformity
The different pieces of sea glass
The phrase 'Everyone is'
Building 'something new and bright'
Colette's mosaic idea
Grady and Inez's identical projects
The 'Moon Wolf' paintings
Answer explanation
Items related to Colette's unique project and her personal vision represent individuality. Items related to the popular 'Moon Wolf' painting and the pressure to join in represent conformity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What specific object acts as a turning point for Colette, helping her decide to stick with her own project?
A glowing blue piece of glass
Grady and Inez's finished paintings
A clean sheet of newspaper
The earthy smell of wet clay
Answer explanation
The passage states that after she felt doubt, the sun hit a blue piece of glass, 'making it glow like a tiny jewel.' This moment solidifies her decision to continue with her unique project.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each symbol from the passage to the idea it most closely represents.
The first step in committing to an individual choice
The identical 'Moon Wolf' paintings
Following a trend to fit in with the group
The collection of 'broken stuff'
Creating beauty from unique or imperfect parts
The 'click' of the first glass piece
A moment of clarity and self-acceptance
The glowing blue piece of glass
Answer explanation
Colette's 'broken stuff' (sea glass) symbolizes her plan to make something beautiful from unique parts. The identical paintings symbolize conformity. The glowing glass represents her moment of decision. The 'click' symbolizes her commitment to her choice.
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