WorksheetsQuarter 1 Posttest Review (Q1 Interim)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following events should be included in a summary of “Hughes’ Daring Move”?
Hughes finds Lindsay's personality mysterious and puzzling.
Hughes leaves his poems by the dinner plate of a well-known poet.
Hughes writes daring poems that go against the popular beliefs of his time.
Lindsay makes a series of indiscernible facial expressions upon discovering Hughes' poems.
Read the following excerpt from the passage.
He repeated this same process several times more, earning him a series of confused and judgemental looks from his polished colleagues. After several moments, though, his strategy worked. Somehow, deep within the swirly outskirts of Langston's mind, he found that calm space in the center of the tornado. And in that oddly-peaceful center, he even found a spark of hope.
What is the theme of this excerpt found in the text?
Other people's negative opinions of you often negatively impact your thoughts.
There are very intense and dramatic emotional responses when a person feels guilty for their behavior.
Learning to navigate and manage our emotions when we're feeling anxiety and fear is an important life skill.
Encouragement from one's parents is very valuable when a person is feeling a negative emotion like frustration or anger.
Which of the following excerpts from “Hughes’ Daring Move” BEST exemplifies its central theme?
It was a risk. A big risk. So much so that Langston started sweating through the thin fabric of his starchy busboy uniform. The year was 1926, and he had just made one of the boldest moves of his life.
That man was named Vachel Lindsay, and he was one of the most respected white poets of the time. Lindsay's rich, lively poems were adored by readers across the country for their entertainment factor. Their sounds and energy seemed to jump off the page and pull the reader in.
Langston had never met Lindsay before. He had never had an opportunity to observe Lindsay's behavior or even have a brief conversation with him. Lindsay's character and personality were a mystery. This mystery was at the center of Langston's anxiety.
He knew that if he had walked away from Lindsay's table and not left his work beside the shiny china, he might not feel the intense emotions he had just experienced. He also knew that he would not likely have a chance like this one, to share his work with a respected poet who could help further his career, again.
How does Langston overcoming his internal conflict contribute to the theme?
Langston realizes that he is courageous, which contributes to the theme of 'believe in yourself.'
Langston realizes that he was right in his hesitation of giving Vachel his poems, which contributes to the theme of 'trust your instincts.'
Langston reacts with panic and uses a calming technique, which contributes to the theme of 'always be yourself.'
Langston learns that he does not care what Vachel thinks of his poems, which contributes to the theme of 'be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks.'
Which excerpt below BEST reveals how the setting of the year, 1926, shapes Langston’s character?
Lindsay's rich, lively poems were adored by readers across the country for their entertainment factor.
He had never had an opportunity to observe Lindsay's behavior or even have a buried conversation with him. Lindsay's character and personality were a mystery.
He had no clue how Lindsay might react to finding the scribbles poems of an unknown author, an unknown African American author who was the busboy at his restaurant, next to his dinner plate.
He knew that if he had walked away from Lindsay's table and not left his work beside the shiny china, he might not feet the intense emotions he had just experienced.
How does Langston and Vachel’s relationship drive the action in the story?
Langston and Vachel's friendship drives Langston to act breathlessly as he gives Vachel his poems.
Langston and Vachel's tumultuous relationship drives Vachel to get offended and create a dramatic scene.
Langston and Vachel being acquaintances drives Langston to become insecure about giving Vachel his poems.
Langston and Vachel being strangers drives him to act nervously by giving Vachel his poems and retreating quickly.
Read the passage. Then, answer the question.
Which statement from the passage provides details that identify how Langston MOST LIKELY feels about the work of Vachel Lindsay?
Their sounds and energy seemed to jump off the page and pull the reader in. Langston had read and admired all of them.
Lindsay's character and personality were a mystery. This mystery was at the center of Langston's anxiety.
He repeated this same process several times more, earning him a series of confused and judgmental looks from his polished colleagues.
But he had listened to his mother's wise advice and had not been discouraged by the fear of the unknown.
Read the excerpt. Then, answer the question.
Which excerpt from the passage BEST identifies the conclusion of the main character's development in the story?
That man was named Vachel Lindsay, and he was one of the most respected white poets of the time. Lindsay's rich, lively poems were adored by readers across the country for their entertainment factor.
Feeling a tornado of anxious and excited emotions brewing inside, Langston swiftly stole back to the dark service entrance from where he had come.
Langston took in a deep, steadying breath and blew it out slowly, but forcefully, as he unclenched his fists and rolled back his tense shoulders.
As a bead of sweat from his former emotions rolled down the side of his face, Langston grinned warmly, full of hope and pride.
Read the passage. Then, answer the question.
Which statement identifies how the author used the particular point of view to enhance the details in the passage?
The author writes from a first-person point of view to increase the reader's experience of the anxiety felt by the main character.
The author writes from a third-person point of view to bring awareness to the other workers in the restaurant to develop the setting.
The author writes from a third-person point of view to help the reader identify with the experiences and feelings felt by the main character.
The author writes from a second-person point of view to help the reader identify with the main character's development throughtout the passage.
The author of the story "Hughes's Daring Move" is considering rewriting the story to portray what would happen if Langston decided NOT to leave his poems next to Lindsay's dinner plate.
Which of the following changes would MOST LIKELY need to be considered in the author's revised story?
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Langston, who is a static character in the original story, would need to become dynamic character instead.
The author would no longer be able to follow the traditional plot chart in the text because it would not have a resolution.
Mr. Lindsay, who serves as the protagonist in the original text, would need to become the antagonist in the story instead.
The revised story would need a new theme. It would no longer teach the reader that daring choices require courage, but can also make people feel proud.
The author wants to revise the first draft of this biography by trying a new approach. She has decided to add the following excerpt in order to provide the audience with a more detailed account of the struggles that Langston faced on his journey to becoming a poet.
As a teenager, Hughes was introduced to the works of poet Carl Sandburg, another poet from the Midwest. He was inspired and began writing poetry and developing his unique style. Hughes submitted his work to magazines, but all were rejected.
What text evidence would MOST LIKELY come before this description?
"Whether their art takes the form of written work, music, visual media, or some other genre, something about the work speaks to audiences long after the artist's last piece has been created. Such is the case with author Langston Hughes."
"Hughes later moved to live with his mother and new stepfather in Cleveland, Ohio. This happened in around the year 1914. Hughes spent the rest of his adolescence in Cleveland, graduating from high school there in 1920."
"Although it was called the Harlem Renaissance, the movement did not only take place in the area of New York known as Harlem. Instead, work was created all over the U.S. Harlem was notable, though, because so many talented artists of the time gathered in this area."
"Hughes became more and more popular during the 1920's and 1930's. During this time, he wrote collections of poems, plays, and stories. Hughes was known for his unique style. He was inspired by jazz and blues music."
A student has been assigned to turn the biographical piece about Hughes into a short story about the important lessons Hughes learned throughout his life.
What should the student MOST consider when composing the short story on this topic?
Langston Hughes' conversations with others
transitions between settings in the story
precise word choice to fully illustrate the events of the story
Langston Hughes' reflection on his life events and experiences
Read the sentences from the passage.
Hughes became more and more popular during the 1920's and 1930's. During this time, he wrote collections of poems, plays, and stories. Hughes was known for his unique style. He was inspired by jazz and blues music. He also wrote about many of the struggles that African Americans faced. Some people did not like his focus on the hardships, but Hughes insisted on showing all parts of African American life. To him, even the hardships were beautiful.
What words from the excerpt have similar denotations and also have similar connotations?
more/popular
collections/unique
struggles/hardships
hardships/beautiful
In the section of the passage titled “Education,” what is MOST LIKELY the reason that the author describes the different colleges that Hughes attended?
The author wanted to emphasize one of the college’s characteristics to encourage the readers to also want to eventually attend that particular college.
The author wanted the reader to envision the appearance of these colleges and what Hughes experienced when he was a student at both of those schools.
The author wanted the reader to realize that both of Hughes’ colleges were respected and impressive, for varying reasons, and that gives Hughes and his work credibility.
The author wanted to direct attention to the fact that Hughes had difficulty remaining loyal to both colleges and their academic programs, which is evident in his written work.
In the story "Hughes's Daring Move," Langston has to make an important choice that requires courage.
Consider the ideas presented in the passage, and then write about a time when a character has to make an important, courageous choice of their own. The people and events included can be real or imagined.
