8.5E: Making Connections Across Texts
Quiz by Melanie Martinez
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- Q1
Which idea is expressed by both the story and the newspaper letter?
People who lack education lack courtesy.
Social class does not ensure good manners.
An aggressive response is sometimes justified.
People should focus more on each other and less on phones.
300s - Q2
One difference between the story and the newspaper letter is that only the newspaper letter -
discusses challenges that are impossible to overcome
describes the consequences of rudeness
presents the idea that children are more polite than adults
offers advice to others regarding behavior
300s - Q3
Which excerpt from the newspaper letter relates a similar idea?
Common courtesy should be common to everyone, regardless of status.
An old copy of this book was on my parents' bookshelf.
In the parking lot, I was nearly bulldozed by a driver in a hurry.
I don't come from what most people consider "the upper crust" -- my parents both worked two jobs....
300s - Q4
How does Roland in the story act like the people the author describes in the newspaper letter?
He uses obscene language.
He is easily provoked into violence.
He interrupts others.
He disrespects another person.
300s
