ELA6: Human Kindness (module 3) study guide 2021

Review the event from "The Strangers That Came to Town." Which plot element is best represented by this event?

When the narrator and his brother replace the Duvitches' fish with the fish that they have caught, Mr. Duvitch reacts very emotionally. The narrator sees the similarities between Mr. Duvitch and his own father and realizes that Mr. Duvitch is a kind person who does not deserve scorn.

• exposition

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

In “Malala the Powerful,” Malala Yousafzai's viewpoint is that no one has the right to oppress women and prevent them from having an education and a career.

How is this viewpoint best conveyed?

• She establishes the Malala Fund to support women.

• She publishes a memoir of her accomplishments.

• She resists and speaks out against the Taliban.

• She attends school in the United Kingdom.

In “An Hour with Abuelo,” how does the author develop the viewpoint of young Arturo after his grandfather finishes reading his life story?

• By saying that Arturo has trouble wording the questions he wants to ask Abuelo, it shows that Arturo has a lot of work to do before he can communicate with his grandfather.

• By stating that Arturo will not allow life to get in the way of accomplishing his dreams, it shows that Arturo is disappointed that his Abuelo did not do that.

• By explaining that Arturo liked the story, it shows that Arturo has started to appreciate Abuelo for what he had to do to survive.

• By mentioning that Arturo thinks his grandfather is sleeping, it shows that Arturo is ready to leave before his hour is over.

Answer explanation

If you need to reread this story, visit https://tinyurl.com/ELAtextbook2021 (page 392).

Which answer describes similarities in the texts “Malala the Powerful” and “Statement by the President on Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi Winning the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize”?

• Both passages explain how despite threats and intimidation, Malala has not been silenced by the Taliban and still fights for the right for all children to get an education.

• Both passages describe Malala's call for all developed nations to support the expansion of educational opportunities for girls in developing countries.

• Both passages include a comment that the United States will always stand by those who work to defend universal human rights.

• Both passages explain that Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize because even in the face of danger she promoted education for all, especially girls.

Read the passage from "The Strangers That Came to Town" carefully.

The Duvitches had moved on and were now fishing in a small arm of the pond just below us. They had their back to us and were almost out of sight. Tom and I, our glances meeting over the big cake of soap in my hand, were similarly and wickedly tempted. We held a brief, whispered conversation. Then, egged on by Tom and quite willing on my own, I played a shameful trick on the Duvitches. Without considering further, I dropped the cake of soap into the tub of fish.

How does this scene develop the plot of the story?

• This scene introduces the reader to the narrator and to the Duvitches.

• This scene introduces the reader to the central conflict of the story.

• This scene creates tension and builds towards the story's climax.

• This scene resolves the central conflict and brings the story towards resolution.

Answer explanation

If you need to reread this story, visit https://tinyurl.com/ELAtextbook2021 (page 412).

At the beginning of “An Hour with Abuelo,” Arturo does not want to visit his grandfather at the nursing home. How does Arturo feel at the end of his visit?

• He promises himself he will not visit the nursing home again.

• He feels jealous when his visit is interrupted by a female friend of his grandfather.

• Arturo decides that he wants to be a teacher and writer just like his grandfather.

• Arturo enjoys his visit and feels a connection to his grandfather.

Based on its use in the sentence, what is the meaning of the word accustomed?

Mary was accustomed to going to her grandmother's house every Christmas Eve, where she enjoyed a lavish five-course meal.

• in the habit of

• tired of

• for the reason

• disappointed

Based on its use in the sentence, what is the meaning of the word pampered?

Marie pampered her new puppy by buying it a fancy bed to sleep in and cooking special meals for it

• mistreated

• educated

• helped

• spoiled

Based on its use in the sentence, what is the meaning of the word tyrannical?

The American colonists staged a revolt against the tyrannical British King George III.

• giving

• oppressive

• cynical

• unfit

Based on its use in the sentence, what is the meaning of the word adversaries?

After competing as finalists in last year's state chess championship, Marty and Rita found themselves to be adversaries once again.

• opponents

• experts

• acquaintances

• teammates