Based on the final stanza, the reader can conclude that

there is a mutual attraction between the boy and the girl

the boy will be arrested for shoplifting

the girl will never speak to the boy again

the boy cannot enter the drugstore ever again

In “Oranges”, why does the speaker put one orange on the counter of the drugstore?

He wants to use it to pay for half of the candy the girl chooses.

He wants to give it to the girl he brought to the drugstore.

He wants to throw it away because it isn’t ripe.

He wants the saleslady to give it to the girl he brought to the drugstore.

Which of the following is the BEST main idea of “Oranges”?

A boy describes the experiences he had during his first walk with a girl.

A boy compares a bright orange to a bright fire.

A boy uses an orange to help buy chocolate for a girl in a drugstore.

A girl unwraps chocolate candy bought at a drugstore for her.

Which statement is true about “Oranges”?

The poem is about a happy memory.

The poem is about a family trip.

The poem is about people laughing and having fun.

The poem is about a greedy young girl wanting chocolate.

Gary Soto compares the bright color of an orange with the color of a fire. Which of the following lines expresses that thought as a metaphor?

The orange was a fire in his hands.

The orange was bright as a fire.

The orange was like a fire in his hands.

The orange peel crackled like a fire.

In “Oranges”, what problem must the speaker solve?

He doesn’t have enough money to pay for the chocolate.

The girl’s dog barks and barks at him.

He’s not sure how to get home from the drugstore.

It is a very cold day, and he has trouble staying warm.

Which of the following is the BEST theme of the poem?

Acts of kindness can be more powerful than our words.

Pursuing one’s dreams often requires doubt and obstacles.

Money will never solve our problems.

Our inner guilt is often worse than our outward punishment.

"Oranges" by Gary Soto

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.7.10, RL.7.2, RL.5.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The speakers attitude towards the girl could be described as

affectionate but superior

passionate yet slightly jealous

shy and frightened simultaneously

romantic and eager to please

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Readers can determine that this poem is set in another era in time because

the woman accepts an orange for a payment

a boy bought candy for a girl

the price of the chocolate was ten cents

the boy was kind

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The speaker puts the orange on the counter because

he does not have another nickel

he's aware of the lady's fondness for fruit

he wants the girl to notice how generous he is

he has an extra orange and he simply wants to share

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Oranges" is a narrative poem because

it uses free verse instead of a traditional rhyme scheme

it describes a specific setting

it conveys the boys feelings in a first person perspective

it tells a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the speaker in the poem?

Gary Soto

a twelve year old boy

a twelve year old girl

a saleslady witnessing a first date

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker do to impress his girlfriend?

takes her out to dinner

takes her on a walk

buys her chocolate

takes her to a candy store

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Tiered like bleachers" is an example of

metaphor

personification

imagery

simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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"Oranges" by Gary Soto

16 questions

The speakers attitude towards the girl could be described as

Readers can determine that this poem is set in another era in time because

The speaker puts the orange on the counter because

"Oranges" is a narrative poem because

Who is the speaker in the poem?

What does the speaker do to impress his girlfriend?

"Tiered like bleachers" is an example of

Based on the final stanza, the reader can conclude that

What figurative language of poetry appears in these lines from “Oranges”?
Outside / A few cars hissing past

Which of the following BEST describes the setting of “Oranges”?

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"Oranges" by Gary Soto

16 questions

The speakers attitude towards the girl could be described as

Readers can determine that this poem is set in another era in time because

The speaker puts the orange on the counter because

"Oranges" is a narrative poem because

Who is the speaker in the poem?

What does the speaker do to impress his girlfriend?

"Tiered like bleachers" is an example of

Based on the final stanza, the reader can conclude that

What figurative language of poetry appears in these lines from “Oranges”? Outside / A few cars hissing past

Which of the following BEST describes the setting of “Oranges”?

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What figurative language of poetry appears in these lines from “Oranges”?
Outside / A few cars hissing past