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

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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