Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
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Part A: Which statement describes the central idea of the Author’s Note (Text 1)?
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Seeds recovered during archeological digs are all that remains of the Hopi culture.
The Hopi were accepting of the Spanish settlers.
The Spanish settlers changed Hopi culture forever.
The Hopi returned to their traditions after defeating the Spanish.
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Part B: Which sentence from Text 1 best supports the correct answer to Part A?
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“When Spanish explorers first reached the desert Southwest in 1539, they were welcomed peacefully by the pueblo Indians calling themselves Hopituh Shi-nu-mu, which means ‘the peaceable people’ or just ‘the People.’”
“Recent archaeological digs in Southwestern caves have uncovered caches of native garden seeds-squash, melons, and corn- still able to grow after hundreds of years.”
“Afterwards, the people restored their dances and other religious customs, but their old way of life could not be reclaimed fully.”
“Eventually, the People outlawed even the black robes garden seeds in the effort to reject the new ways.”
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Part A: Which statement describes the central idea of the Author’s Note (Text 1)?
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RI.7.1
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Part B: Which sentence from Text 1 best supports the correct answer to Part A?
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RI.7.2
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Part A: In paragraph 26 of “The Tomorrow Seeds” (Text 2), Moki wonders how he will “explain this treachery.” What is the meaning of the word treachery?
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RI.7.4
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Part B: Which sentence from Text 2 best helps the reader determine the meaning of treachery?
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RI.7.4
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Which of these phrases best describes Moki?
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RL.7.3
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Which of these details shows that Moki is nurturing and dedicated?
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RL.7.3
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Which of these phrases best describes Popé?
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RL.7.3
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Which of these details shows that Popé is able to change his mind?
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RL.7.3
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Part A: Which statement best expresses a main theme of Text 2?
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RL.7.2
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Part B: Which lines from Text 2 best illustrates this theme?
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RL.7.2
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Based on the information in Text 2, how do the Black Robes change the Hopi lifestyle?
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RL.7.2
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In Text 2, how do paragraphs 14–19, in which Moki asks himself many questions, contribute to the development of the passage?
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RL.7.5
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Which sentence in Text 2 provides evidence that the mesa top is a good alternative living area if the Hopi and Black Robes cannot live together peacefully?
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RL.7.3
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Part A: In paragraph 1 of the Text 1, the author states that the Black Robes “tried to impose a new religion and language.” What is the meaning of the word impose?
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RL.7.4
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Part B: Which event from Text 2 best shows an example of the Black Robes imposing something on Moki’s people?
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RI.7.5
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What is the main purpose of Text 1 and how does it contribute to the development of ideas in Text 2?
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RL.7.9
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Reread paragraph 1 from Text 1.
Which details help readers better understand why the author had the characters in Text 2 dislike the Spanish?
