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“Luck” by Mark Twain

Quiz by Common Core - ELA - Grade 11

Grades 11-12
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    Part A: From the list below, which sentence represents the main theme present in “Luck?”
    Chance plays a bigger role in success than intelligence or hard work.
    War is place for seemingly unintelligent people to rise above their expectations.
    Knowledge of past events makes one a capable leader.
    Kind people may act in ways that others would describe as foolish.
    45s
    RL.11-12.2
  • Q2
    Part B: Which excerpt from the passage provides support for the answer to Part A?
    “I went to work and drilled him like a galley-slave on a certain line of stock questions concerning Caesar which I knew would be used.”
    “ . . . in the hottest moment of the battle of…down went our colonel, and my heart jumped into my mouth, for Scoresby was next in rank!”
    “ . . . taken together, they are proof that the very best thing in all this world that can befall a man is to be born lucky.”
    “So I took my poor little capital that I had saved up through years of work nd grinding economy, and went with a sigh and bought an ensignship in his regiment.”
    45s
    RL.11-12.2
  • Q3
    In the passage, the Reverend takes two actions that, more than any others, propel the plot forward in an unexpected way. Which of these quotations present Reverend's justification for drilling Scoresby before exams?
    “Why, he never did anything but blunder”
    “I am responsible to the country for this, and I must go along with him and protect the country against him”
    “it will be simple, a harmless act of charity to ease his fall”
    “The Crimean War had just broken out”
    45s
    RL.11-12.3
  • Q4
    What unexpected reaction occurs due to Reverend drilling Scoresby before exams?
    “He went right up, from grade to grade”
    “The Crimean War had just broken out”
    “I felt as guilty and miserable as the creator of Frankenstein”
    “…and he always saved himself—just by miracle, apparently.”
    45s
    RL.11-12.3
  • Q5
    In the passage, the Reverend takes two actions that, more than any others, propel the plot forward in an unexpected way. Which of these quotations present Reverend's justification for joining the regiment Scoresby leads?
    “Why, he never did anything but blunder”
    “I am responsible to the country for this, and I must go along with him and protect the country against him”
    “The Crimean War had just broken out”
    “Better men grow old and gray in the service before they climb to a sublimity like that”
    45s
    RL.11-12.3
  • Q6
    What unexpected reaction occurs due to Reverend joining the regiment Scoresby leads?
    ”the thing that kept me always in a sweat of apprehension was the fact that every fresh blunder that he made increased the luster of his reputation!”
    “he was actually appointed to a captaincy in a marching regiment”
    “in no time there was the most tremendous rout you ever saw, and the defeat of the allies was turned into a sweeping and splendid victory!”
    “The Crimean War had just broken out”
    45s
    RL.11-12.3
  • Q7
    Part A: In which of these paragraphs does the author most strongly contrast the Reverend’s opinion of Scoresby with others opinions’ of Scoresby?
    Paragraph 17
    Paragraph 15
    Paragraph 12
    Paragraph 13
    45s
    RL.11-12.6
  • Q8
    Part B: How does the fact that no one else appears to share the Reverend’s opinion of Scoresby influence the reader’s understanding of both characters?
    It supports the idea that Scoresby owes all of his success to the Reverend.
    It foreshadows the fact that Scoresby will be honored because of all of the Reverend’s help
    It suggests the possibility that the Reverend may have underestimated Scoresby’s worth.
    It emphasizes the likelihood that the Reverend will have to continue to come to Scoresby’s aid.
    45s
    RL.11-12.6
  • Q9
    Part A: What does the word superficial mean as it is used in Paragraph 8 of the passage?
    frivolous and uncritical
    external and obvious
    insubstantial and shallow
    unimportant and insignificant
    45s
    RL.11-12.4
  • Q10
    Part B: Which phrase from Paragraph 8 helps the reader interpret the meaning of superficial as it is being used in the paragraph?
    “questions concerning Caesar”
    “the narrow limits of his drill”
    “went to work and drilled him”
    “and he didn’t know anything else”
    45s
    RL.11-12.4
  • Q11
    How does the melodramatic tone impact the meaning of the passage?
    It indicates that the author does not believe the story is true.
    It creates in the reader an excitement about Scoresby defying the odds and becoming successful.
    It signifies to the reader that the Reverend’s recounting of the tale may not be quite accurate
    It allows the author to illustrate his philosophy on life.
    45s
    RL.11-12.3
  • Q12
    What does the author accomplish by waiting to begin the Reverend’s narration of his interactions with Scoresby until Paragraph 7?
    He reveals important background information about the Reverend.
    He establishes the discomfort the author feels toward the Reverend.
    He details the actions that led Scoresby to become an important figure in English society.
    He establishes the idea that Scoresby may be someone who deserves honor.
    45s
    RL.11-12.5
  • Q13
    How do the Reverend’s claims about Scoresby in paragraphs 7, 14, and 18 affect the reader’s understanding of Paragraph 3?
    They show the reader that the author was most likely being sarcastic in expressing admiration for Scoresby.
    They help the reader feel the Reverend’s anger Scoresby has received so many rewards.
    They invite the reader to agree with the idea that the public needs heroes whether they are worthy or not.
    They allow the reader to question whether Scoresby is modest or merely unobservant.
    45s
    RL.11-12.5
  • Q14
    Part A: In paragraph 13, the Reverend claims that he is someone who so loves “repose and inaction.” Which detail contradicts his claim?
    his key role in an important battle
    His previous employment at a military school
    his multiple attempts to ruin Scoresby’s reputation
    his constant drive to influence the outcome of Scoresby’s exams
    45s
    RL.11-12.6
  • Q15
    Part B: What does the answer to Part A suggest about the Reverend’s character?
    He is waiting for a chance to expose Scoresby
    He does not let personal feelings interfere with duty.
    He lacks a true awareness of his own motives.
    He feels his country could have avoided war.
    45s
    RL.11-12.6

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