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Topic: Craft and Structure

Quiz by NYSED ELA Grade 8

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  • Q1
    The personification of the sky as "sulky" in paragraph 9 suggests the sky is
    northern
    unpredictable
    snowy
    gloomy
    60s
    RL.8.4
  • Q2
    In paragraph 19, what does the phrase "like a monument" MAINLY suggest about the elevator?
    It is a landmark.
    It was designed by an architect
    It is a beautiful building.
    It is an old building.
    60s
    RL.8.4
  • Q3
    How does the author MANILY develop the narrator's point of view in the story?
    by exaggerating how harsh the winter months are
    by using elements of humor
    by showing how the narrator interacts with her family
    by sharing the narrator's thoughts
    60s
    RL.8.6
  • Q4
    In paragraph 12, how does the description of the nightmare MAINLY affect the tone of the story?
    It suggests that Eliza is unwilling to compete in the bee.
    It suggests that the bee seems unreal to Eliza.
    It suggests that the bee is stressful for Eliza.
    It suggests that Eliza doubts she will win the bee.
    60s
    RL.8.4
  • Q5
    How does the point of view MOST influence the tone of the story?
    Eliza's distant observations of her father develop conflict.
    Eliza's interior monologue creates a sense of strangeness.
    The descriptions of the contestants competing builds suspense.
    The references to unusual words add humor.
    60s
    RL.8.6

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