The Orb (Part 2)
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English
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8th Grade
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Medium
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The description of the interior being "bigger on the inside than it should have been" (paragraph 31) primarily serves to:
Increase Margie's confusion and sense of being overwhelmed.
Show the advanced architectural design of the Orb.
Explain the science behind the Orb's operation.
Indicate that Margie is too young to grasp the science.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author use the watch's "tick-tick-tick" to develop Margie's internal viewpoint in the Orb?
It makes her heart pound faster, increasing her fear.
It reminds her of the state's rules, making her feel guilty.
It acts as an anchor, giving her focus and strength against the Orb's influence.
It makes her anxious about the amount of time she has left to choose.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 45, the word "mahogany" is an example of a noun used to:
Introduce the new, comforting setting of the small office.
Describe the First Minister's eyes.
Add specific, rich descriptive detail to the desk.
Suggest the Overseer is wealthy and powerful.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The First Minister's final words to Margie, "Better. You're a strong girl" (paragraph 51), suggest that the Orb's true purpose might be to:
Eliminate all crime by sending "evil" people away.
Identify individuals with the strength and independence to lead.
Assign every child to a standardized job for social order.
Encourage the children to value their mothers' sacrifices.
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The conflict in the story is driven by the contrast between Margie's internal point of view and the official viewpoint of the society regarding the Orb's judgment. Describe how Margie's decision to hide the watch (her secret) reveals a central idea of the text. In your response, discuss how the author uses Margie's actions and internal thoughts to develop the theme of individual choice versus mandated destiny. Use specific evidence from the text to support your answer.
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