English II QPA 1 RETEST 20/21

Which of these synonyms for bossy , found in paragraph 6 of the passage, has a positive connotation?

• overbearing

• dictatorial

• domineering

• masterful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of these options is a resolution to the story's conflict?

• Loralee realizes that Jake has more common sense than she thought.

• Jake recognizes that his older sister will always tell him what to do.

• They finally agree to share the last gingerbread man.

• The neighbors are pleased to get the gingerbread cookies.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of these statements BEST describes the theme of the story?

• Kindness to neighbors makes one happy.

• Baking is a good way to pass the time.

• Younger children occasionally have good ideas.

• Assumptions about others sometimes need to be changed.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

By the end of the story, Jake has taken charge and made the day more pleasant than expected. Which of these literary terms BEST describes this situation?

• foreshadowing

• paradox

• irony

• flashback

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of these questions, if answered, would BEST help a reader understand Jake's character?

• How does he feel about sharing with his neighbors?

• Where does Jake say he'll spend the day?

• Why doesn't he want to stay inside with his sister?

• What happened the last time Jake had to stay inside?

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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 these dictionary definitions BEST fits the word twinge , as used in paragraph 41 of the story?

• to tweak or tug

• sharp physical pain

• emotional distress

• to cause mental anguish

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was the author’s purpose for writing “The Night the Stars Fell”?

• to relate a series of personal anecdotes

• to inform readers of the best places for stargazing

• to stress the importance of contributing to the learning of children

• to explain the process of creating a notebook of interesting activities

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Based on the passage, which statement is probably true?

• The author finds parenting difficult.

• The author will go on to study astronomy.

• The author believes imagination is important.

• The author values parent-child communication.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the main purpose of the first three paragraphs of the essay?

• to give the reader insight into a boy’s relationship with his parents

• to help the reader connect with the author’s own experience

• to persuade the reader to study the stars in the night sky

• to teach the reader about how children learn new skills

What is the most likely purpose for the author’s repeated reference to opening doors for children?

• to compare the opening of doors to living an active life

• to explain that the opening of doors can be an act of creativity

• to use the opening of doors to show that traveling the world is rewarding

• to make the opening of doors a symbol of helping children learn with joy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6