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Understanding Characters and Themes in Literature

Understanding Characters and Themes in Literature

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Sal is invited to Phoebe's house for dinner, where she reflects on her past in Bybanks, Kentucky. They encounter Mrs. Partridge, who mysteriously guesses Phoebe's age. Phoebe shares a story about a state fair age-guessing game. During dinner, Sal is reminded of her mother by blackberry pie, and Phoebe reveals her suspicions about Mrs. Cadaver.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Sal relieved to be invited to Phoebe's house for dinner?

She wanted to avoid seeing her dad and Margaret together.

She didn't like the food at Margaret's house.

She wanted to make new friends.

She was curious about Phoebe's family.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Sal miss about Bybanks, Kentucky?

The city life and busy streets.

The hills, trees, and farm animals.

The beaches and ocean views.

The shopping malls and restaurants.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Mrs. Partridge?

Phoebe's teacher.

Sal's neighbor.

A friend from school.

Margaret's mother.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual ability does Mrs. Partridge have?

She can guess people's ages despite being blind.

She can predict the weather.

She can read minds.

She can speak multiple languages.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the man at the fair doing that amazed people?

Singing opera.

Juggling flaming torches.

Guessing people's ages.

Performing magic tricks.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Phoebe's father react to the age guess at the fair?

He was proud of the guess.

He laughed it off.

He ignored it.

He was embarrassed and upset.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Phoebe find Mrs. Partridge's ability remarkable?

Because Mrs. Partridge is a famous celebrity.

Because Mrs. Partridge is a scientist.

Because Mrs. Partridge is blind.

Because Mrs. Partridge is very old.

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