
Topic: Key Ideas and Details (ELA - Reading: Literature)
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- Q1Which quotation from the passage helps clarify the meaning of "sarcasm"?"Super ... super ... super something. Can't remember." (paragraph 15)"'Yes, that's it. But I left it in my locker. I guess I can1t do my homework. 111 (paragraph 24)"It could have been super-duper or super-loop for all I care." (paragraph 17)"So did I tell you we're having a book sale for our next fundraiser?" (paragraph 20)60sRL.8.1
- Q2What attitude does the narrator of "Confetti Girl" reveal when she uses the book as a coaster in paragraph 34?dishonesty in lying to her father about her homeworkresentment of her father's efforts to impose his interests on herworry about being able to finish her schoolworkcarelessness when it comes to doing household chores60sRL.8.3
- Q3Which quotation from the passage BEST shows additional evidence of the attitude in Part A?"Nothing's more important than his books and vocabulary words. He might say I matter, but when he goes on a scavenger hunt for a book, I realize that I really don't." (paragraph 26)"Dad helps, but sometimes he makes a big mess." (paragraph 2)"Later, just as I write I love Lufs for the three-hundredth time, my dad peeks through my bedroom door." (paragraph 29)"And I don't want to talk to him because I'm still mad about the volleyball game .... " (paragraph 3)60sRL.8.1
- Q4Which paragraph MOST directly reinforces the tone created in paragraph 35?paragraph 39paragraph 38paragraph 37paragraph 3260sRL.8.1
- Q5Which statement provides an objective summary of the passage?A girl finds out her mother is going to leave her for the summer. She believes her mother is being selfish. In response, she becomes negative and withdrawn.A girl learns that she and her mother are moving in with their grandmother. The girl believes her mother is trying to take the easy way out. In response, the girl states that her father is a better parent.A mother chooses to neglect her daughter's interests in favor of completing her degree. She informs her daughter of this decision, and the daughter rightly points out the mother's selfishness.A mother decides it would be best for her daughter if they both moved to another country. The daughter complains that this will disrupt her life, but the mother holds firm to her decision.60sRL.8.2
- Q6In BOTH passages, what causes the conflict between the narrator and her parent?The parent acts in a way that neglects the narrator's interests.The parent makes a mess that the narrator will have to clean up.The narrator misunderstands her parent's intentions.The narrator does something to disappoint her parent.120sRL.8.3
- Q7Which paragraphs from the two passages BEST support the answer to Part A?paragraph 19, "Confetti Girl"; paragraph 6, "Tortilla Sun"paragraph 12, "Confetti Girl"; paragraph 5, "Tortilla Sun"paragraph 26, "Confetti Girl"; paragraph 9, "Tortilla Sun"paragraph 3, "Confetti Girl"; paragraph 1, "Tortilla Sun"60sRL.8.1
- Q8What additional similarity between the narrators builds on the same idea?They both have parents who value education above all else.They both have trouble connecting with their remaining parent.They both feel as if there is no point in making friends.They both have an active and rich imaginary life.60sRL.8.3
- Q9Which sentence states a central idea of the passage?Bahauddin Shah is lost in a vast underground cave, and he is frightened.Bahauddin Shah is the guardian of an important secret that will allow the people of his city to survive after a destructive attack.Outsiders who come to conquer Bahauddin Shah's city soon realize they are in very hostile territory.The Salt Caverns are a secret underground hiding place for the citizens of the city, and Bahauddin Shah is the only one who can open the caverns.120sRL.8.2
- Q10Which detail from the passage BEST states the central idea?"Balabad's great defense was that it was impossible to hold on to, and any rational outsider eventually came to the same conclusion. (paragraph 16)"You would never have seen it had you not known where to look." (paragraph 18)"'Baladis are survivors. We will rebuild. It just might take some time."' (paragraph 14)"The sound of his footsteps echoed back at him through the gloom, and his heart thumped beneath his loose-fitting shirt." (paragraph 1)60sRL.8.1
- Q11How does paragraph 1 help to develop the plot of the passage?The paragraph establishes the conflict by explaining the reason Bahauddin Shah is alone in the dark.The paragraph foreshadows later events in the passage by describing the rising action.The paragraph creates admiration for Bahauddin Shah by describing his determination.The paragraph creates suspense by providing sensory details in the scene.60sRL.8.3
- Q12Which additional quotation from the passage helps to develop the plot in the same way as paragraph 1?"He knew every corner of this underground world, and his old body pulled him toward the exit like a falcon returning to his master's arm." (paragraph 8)"Bahauddin had just turned into a wet, narrow passage and was examining some black marking on the wall when the thud of cannon fire above him jolted him to the ground." (paragraph 9)" ... ten thousand feuding tribes in the north, all angry about some long-ago slight, and all willing to drag a foreigner into their squabbles." (paragraph 16)"Bahauddin reached the end of the narrow passageway and held his lantern above his head." (paragraph 18)60sRL.8.1
- Q13What aspect of Bahauddin Shah's character is revealed throughout the passage?He is concerned about the well-being of his fellow citizens of Balabad.He has confidence that the city will remain untouched.He takes his position in Balabad seriously.He does not give up when faced with difficult circumstances.60sRL.8.3
- Q14Which inference can the reader make about Bahauddin Shah from the information in paragraph 2?Bahauddin Shah felt that the keys were a symbol of his authority over others.Bahauddin Shah felt a great responsibility to his fellow citizens for keeping the keys safe.Bahauddin Shah was worried that the key chain would keep him from accomplishing his task.Bahauddin Shah was too weak to carry the key chain farther.60sRL.8.2