Reading Bank 4

Front

In Passage 1, how did talking with the fish make Yeh-Shen view her future life?

Back

She hoped her life would be slightly better.

Front

In Passage 1, why does Yeh-Shen leave the festival when she believes Jung-Li will recognize her?

Back

She fears Jung-Li’s anger and jealousy.

Front

What is a Sisyphean task?

Back

one that never seems to end

Front

What is the theme of Passage 2?

Back

Goodness will be rewarded.

Front

In Passage 2, what quality of Chinye’s is shown by her behavior while she is choosing a gourd?

Back

She is a good listener.

Front

What does compensation mean as it is used in the sentence: “The good feelings she got from her hard work were her only compensation, but she needed no other benefit or payment.”?

Back

reward

Front

Why is Chinye kind to everyone in Passage 2?

Back

She thinks she will be treated well in return.

Front

Which sentence from Passage 2 supports the answer to Part A? Options: “For as long as she could remember, she had lived with her stepmother and her stepsister, Adanma.” (paragraph 1), “‘My father used to quote the proverb The farmer can gather in only the results of what he has planted,’ she said.” (paragraph 2), “The forest was full of dangerous animals.” (paragraph 3), “When she got home with the gourd, she broke it open, and many priceless treasures spilled forth.” (paragraph 5)

Back

“‘My father used to quote the proverb The farmer can gather in only the results of what he has planted,’ she said.” (paragraph 2)

Front

Fill in a circle in each row to show whether the sentence describes a point of view in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages. The Narrator is someone outside the story.

Back

Both Passages

Front

The thoughts and feelings of only the main character are revealed to the reader. Which passage does this describe?

Back

Passage 2