WorksheetsRebottaro Small Fires Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
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name
4 lines
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period
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2
b)
3
c)
6
d)
7
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1. What is the meaning of the word grit as used in the line “Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance”?
a)
A. A small, hard particle
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B. A tough attitude and effort to keep going
c)
C. Natural talent
d)
D. A desire to win easily
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2.How does the description of the writer who faces rejection and criticism contribute to the author’s tone in the text?
a)
A. It creates a harsh and critical tone.
b)
B. It adds a humorous and light tone.
c)
C. It supports a realistic and encouraging tone.
d)
D. It suggests a hopeless and negative tone.
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3. How does the phrase “even when things are difficult” in the paragraph impact the meaning of the text?
a)
A. It emphasizes that grit is only useful during easy tasks.
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B. It shows that grit involves handling challenges, not just smooth progress.
c)
C. It suggests grit makes hard things easy.
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D. It means people with grit never feel stress.
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4. What is a nuance in meaning that is implied by the author’s use of gritty person in the text?
a)
A. The person never struggles or needs help.
b)
B. The person succeeds due to luck.
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C. The person keeps trying despite setbacks and discouragement.
d)
D. The person focuses only on talent.
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5. Which sentence should be added to complete the summary? (DOK 2)
A summary of the article says: "Grit, a mix of passion and perseverance, helps people succeed even when they face difficulties. Angela Duckworth's research shows that grit can be more important than talent, and it can be developed through habits and mindset."
a)
A. Grit is only useful for people who are already very skilled.
b)
B. Grit means people never experience failure.
c)
C. Grit helps people stay focused and push through obstacles over time.
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D. Grit is most common in students with perfect grades.
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6. Summary: Maya attempts to finish a challenging climb she failed the previous year. Despite pain and fear, she pushes forward and reaches the summit.
Which sentence should be added to complete the summary?
a)
A. Maya wanted to beat another climber to the top.
b)
B. Her father warned her that the climb would be impossible.
c)
C. The memory of her past failure motivated her to keep climbing.
d)
D. Maya planned to turn around if she got too tired again.
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7. What is the meaning of the word summit as used in the line “she focused on one goal: the summit”?
a)
A. A group meeting
b)
B. A mountain peak
c)
C. A rock wall
d)
D. A climbing tool
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8. How does the description of Maya’s climb contribute to the author’s tone in the text?
a)
A. It builds a playful and humorous tone.
b)
B. It creates a calm and peaceful tone.
c)
C. It develops a determined and inspiring tone.
d)
D. It supports a frustrated and bitter tone.
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9. How does the phrase “Her hands had started shaking, her vision had blurred” in the paragraph impact the meaning of the text?
a)
A. It shows how physically strong Maya was during her first attempt.
b)
B. It highlights the beauty of the climb.
c)
C. It emphasizes the fear and challenge that caused her earlier failure.
d)
D. It describes the view from the top.
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10. What is the meaning of the word collapsed as used in the line “Maya pulled herself over the final ledge and collapsed onto flat ground”?
a)
A. She tripped and fell down the mountain.
b)
B. She bent her knees to sit comfortably.
c)
C. She fell to the ground from exhaustion.
d)
D. She fainted from fear.
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