The Man Who Broke The World

In Scene 1, the playwright writes, “The mangled roots of toppled trees reach up to the sky like skeleton fingers.” This line contains a simile that . . . (Choose TWO answers.)

• helps readers picture a scene of destruction.

• helps the reader understand that the trees were old.

• helps create a gloomy mood.

• helps the reader understand that the trees were tall.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Scene 3, George says, “By Jove!” Context clues reveal that the phrase “by Jove” expresses

• surprise.

• concern.

• calmness.

• suspicion.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of George’s lines supports the idea that George wants glory for his miracles?

• “I just fed a stray dog.”

• “The name on everyone’s lips will be George Fernsby!”

• “There, make a new hospital.”

• “My mind is a tornado of possibilities.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

“My mind is a tornado of possibilities.”

• Mr. Maydig is shocked by George’s powers

• George is worried that there might be something wrong with him.

• George visits Mr. Maydig for advice about his magic and demonstrates his new powers.

• George transforms a pot of violets into a bowl of fish.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following ideas is NOT supported by information in the play?

• Power can affect people in a negative way.

• With great power comes great responsibility.

• Nature is powerful.

• There is no force more powerful than love.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

The authors likely wrote the informational text “What If Earth Stopped Spinning?” mainly to

• inform readers about Witold Fraczek’s recent discoveries.

• provide readers with scientific information that will help them better understand what happens in Scene 6 of the play.

• teach readers about the shape of the Earth.

• help readers understand why humans can’t feel the Earth spinning.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

My mother _____________up a delicious meal for dinner.

• eradicated

• conjured

• willed

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Cheating on a testing is not _____________behavior.

• spherical

• ethical

• cynical

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

I was so amazed by the size of the dinosaur skeleton that I stood there _____________for several minutes.

• dumbstruck

• inexplicable

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Kara’s wonderful speech had a_______________effect on everyone in the audience.

• profound

• cynical

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4