The Cafe

"The Cafe" highlights which traditional theme of a person's journey to adulthood?

• the hope for success

• the quest for understanding

• the need for courage

• the desire to cooperate

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.9

Based on Wil’s observations, why are the farmers most likely smiling in this story?

• Their spring planting is finished.

• Their crops have been successful.

• They are happy to see one another.

• They are masking their true feelings.

Which universal theme is present in the passage?

• the preservation of traditions

• the struggle of the common man

• the pursuit of individual freedom

• the destruction of the environment

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Paragraph 11 reveal about Wil?

• He has gained a deeper understanding about farming.

• He is pleased that what he learned in history class is true.

• He is disappointed that he has to leave the café.

• He has decided to learn more about farming.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the narrator’s description in Paragraph 10 reveal about Marge and Susan?

• They lack a sense of humor.

• They are trying to control their reactions.

• They recognize the seriousness of the farmers’ situation.

• They are angry that the farmers are dominating the conversation.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

What does Paragraph 6 emphasize about the character of the farmers?

• their ruthlessness

• their dissatisfaction

• their strength

• their imperfections

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Farmers must confront challenging circumstances in order to survive.

• Farmers need topsoil and rain in order to produce successful crops.

• New ways of farming will improve crop production.

• Farming brings people closer to nature.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement best expresses a theme in the passage?

• Cooperation and community are essential to success.

• Farming is more challenging and unpredictable than people realize.

• Real life experience is the best teacher.

• A good education is required for modern farmers to succeed.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the conversation Wil overhears reveal about the farmers?

• They are resigned to their fate.

• They are plotting new strategies.

• They are fearful about the future.

• They are content with their situation.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read these sentences from Paragraph 4.

I knew all that. Or maybe I didn’t know it, but I heard all of that.

What do the sentences reveal about Wil?

• He is confused about different aspects of farming.

• He has information but does not understand its significance.

• He has learned the principles of farming but has forgotten them.

• He is indifferent to the plight of the farmers.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3