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WorksheetsThe Man Who Broke The World
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
In Scene 1, the playwright writes, “The mangled roots of toppled trees reach up to the sky like skeleton fingers.” This line contains a simile that . . . (Choose TWO answers.)
helps readers picture a scene of destruction.
helps the reader understand that the trees were old.
helps create a gloomy mood.
helps the reader understand that the trees were tall.
In Scene 3, George says, “By Jove!” Context clues reveal that the phrase “by Jove” expresses
surprise.
concern.
calmness.
suspicion.
Which of George’s lines supports the idea that George wants glory for his miracles?
“I just fed a stray dog.”
“The name on everyone’s lips will be George Fernsby!”
“There, make a new hospital.”
“My mind is a tornado of possibilities.”
“My mind is a tornado of possibilities.”
Mr. Maydig is shocked by George’s powers
George is worried that there might be something wrong with him.
George visits Mr. Maydig for advice about his magic and demonstrates his new powers.
George transforms a pot of violets into a bowl of fish.
Which of the following ideas is NOT supported by information in the play?
Power can affect people in a negative way.
With great power comes great responsibility.
Nature is powerful.
There is no force more powerful than love.
The authors likely wrote the informational text “What If Earth Stopped Spinning?” mainly to
inform readers about Witold Fraczek’s recent discoveries.
provide readers with scientific information that will help them better understand what happens in Scene 6 of the play.
teach readers about the shape of the Earth.
help readers understand why humans can’t feel the Earth spinning.
My mother _____________up a delicious meal for dinner.
eradicated
conjured
willed
Cheating on a testing is not _____________behavior.
spherical
ethical
cynical
I was so amazed by the size of the dinosaur skeleton that I stood there _____________for several minutes.
dumbstruck
inexplicable
Kara’s wonderful speech had a_______________effect on everyone in the audience.
profound
cynical
I _____________________my eyes to stay open, but they just wouldn’t.
eradicated
willed
