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Worksheets"Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain" and "The Ravine" Review Game
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
1 In “Embarrassed?” what is most likely the author’s purpose for including information about the game Cyberball?
A To explain how feeling change over time
B To explain why some teens do not like games
C To explain how feeling rejected affects the brain
D To explain why some people feel pain more than others
2 The word amplify comes from the Latin word amplificare, which means “to enlarge.” What does amplify mean in paragraph 9 of “Embarrassed?”
F Embarrass
G Strengthen
H Identify
J Soothe
3 In “Embarrassed?” the section “Embarrassment Has an Unfair Advantage” is organized in a way that shows —
A the ways people can overcome negative thoughts
B the positive and negative impacts of social pain
C the types of negative feelings teens may experience
D the way understanding of social pain has changed over time
4 Read this sentence from the sidebar in “Embarrassed?” If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, find something more reasonable to say to yourself. What role does the subordinating conjunction play in this sentence?
F It establishes the reason for the action in the independent clause.
G It establishes a condition for the action in the independent clause.
H It establishes a comparative relationship between the two clauses.
J It establishes the time relationship between the two clauses.
5 Which sentence shows the correct use of commas?
A Because, their brains are not fully developed teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
B Because their brains, are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
C Because their brains are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
D Because their brains are not fully developed teens, often experience more embarrassment than adults.
6 In “The Ravine,” how does Vinny’s conversation with his mother contribute to the plot? Use details from the selection to support your answer.
7 In “The Ravine,” which word or phrase from paragraph 31 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word murky?
A large boulder
B edge of the pond
C brown water
D waterfall
8 Which two words best explain how Vinny feels at the end of “The Ravine”?
F Boastful
G Calm
H Curious
J Embarrassed
K Relieved
9 In “The Ravine,” what indicates that Vinny’s friends did not agree with the choice he made?
A They knew he was scared.
B They did not speak to him.
C They shouted encouragement.
D They laughed and joked with each other.
10 Which detail from “Embarrassed?” best explains the main conflict in “The Ravine”?
F Spending time with other kids becomes a top priority.
G Fitting in becomes essential.
H Teens don’t even have to tackle a challenge to feel stressed.
J Social pain hurts, but it also makes us nicer.
11 Based on the information in “Embarrassed?” and what happens in “The Ravine,” how do you think Vinny will react the next time his friends try to persuade him to do something he does not want to do? Cite evidence from both selections to support your answer.
12 Which story provided specific facts about human beings?
The Ravine
Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain
12 Which story told a narrative?
The Ravine
Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain
12 Which story was organized in sections?
The Ravine
Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain
12 Which story developed characters?
The Ravine
Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain
