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7.6.B Analyze The Development Of The Plot Through Responses Of The Characters

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 7
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Why is the letter important to this story?
    It explains Pavel’s motivation for enduring the journey.
    It suggests that Pavel has family members who love him.
    It shows that Pavel’s countrymen have renamed their town.
    It tells how Pavel’s uncle managed to acquire new land.
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q2
    Pavel’s interaction with Miklos contributes to the plot by —
    indicating where Miklos is standing when Pavel begins to sing a song
    highlighting why Miklos is rude to Pavel
    causing Pavel to use a different strategy to get some soup
    showing how much smaller Pavel is compared with Miklos
    60s
    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q3
    Which of these best describes Pavel’s internal conflict in the story?
    He is not prepared for the misery of the voyage to America.
    A man places him on the other side of the ship.
    A man stands between him and the soup pot.
    He is unhappy about the cost of his ticket.
    60s
    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q4
    The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into —
    the reasons for the travelers’ journey
    Uncle John’s optimistic attitude
    Pavel’s feelings about his experience
    how beautiful the passengers’ destination is
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q5
    Which event from the story shows that Bragger’s attitude about playing basketball is different from Kirby’s?
    Bragger claiming not to know several basic basketball facts
    Bragger passing the basketball to Kirby after taking a shot
    Bragger acting as if he doesn’t care that he misses a basket
    Bragger picking up the ball after Kirby misses a basket
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q6
    Read these sentences from the story. Based on these sentences, the reader can infer that Kirby thinks he —
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    has natural talent that he has been unable to demonstrate
    is obligated to participate in activities related to basketball
    should make a strong effort to improve his shooting technique
    is a disappointment to his family because of his lack of athletic skill
    60s
    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q7
    The description of Coach Armstrong emphasizes Kirby’s —
    disappointment that a new coach has been assigned to his class
    frustration that the coach takes a long time to begin the tryouts
    excitement about having a chance to perform for a new coach
    assurance in his decision not to try out for the team
    60s
    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q8
    The author’s use of questions in paragraph 6 helps the reader understand —
    how Kirby reacts when he does not play basketball well
    that Kirby thinks he should practice with people his own age
    that Kirby has a negative attitude about his ability to play basketball
    that Kirby worries about not being able to participate in basketball
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q9
    Read this excerpt from the story. Kirby’s thoughts in this excerpt reveal that he —
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    understands the effort that is required to play professional basketball
    wishes he had the talent to be recognized for his playing
    is reliving a moment from a previous basketball game he played
    needs encouragement from others to be successful
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q10
    Which sentence shows that the narrator is aware of the feelings of others?
    We hurry back to the nest, where a few other beachwalkers have been drawn in as well.
    I can tell her mind is on my little brother, Charlie.
    The baby turtle seems to be taking a break from his attempts to free himself from the nest.
    It doesn’t seem to be as strong, though, and the first turtle is putting an increasing amount of distance between them.
    60s
    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q11
    Using the first-person point of view allows the author to —
    present each character’s thoughts about the event
    describe the occasion’s importance to the local residents
    help the reader feel closely connected with the narrator’s experience
    explain the narrator’s complex relationship with his mother
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q12
    Why are the woman’s comments about the nest in paragraphs 6 through 10 important to the story?
    They show that the local residents think tourists disregard the safety of the turtles.ReadingPage
    They reveal the significance of seeing the turtles hatch from their nest.
    They explain why it is problematic that the turtles are hatching early.
    They establish that the woman is knowledgeable about the life cycle of turtles.
    60s
    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q13
    The narrator’s observations in paragraph 2 are important to the story because they —
    illustrate the family’s desire to spend time together
    suggest that the narrator envies his brother
    convey the mother’s anxiety about Charlie
    imply that Charlie values his personal interests more than family
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q14
    What is the narrator’s primary motivation for continuing to visit Jim?
    He wants Jim to ask him to help with the experiments.
    He thinks spending time with Jim will make him smarter.
    He enjoys watching Jim manage several tasks at once.
    He likes witnessing the moments when Jim is surprised.
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
  • Q15
    Why is Jim’s demonstration with the jawbreaker important to the plot?
    It allows the narrator to experience a moment of understanding.
    It encourages the narrator to develop his own scientific theory about protons.
    It gives the narrator an opportunity to help Jim with one of his projects.
    It shows the narrator that many scientific concepts are not complicated.
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    7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction

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