Mr. Wrenn is Lonely

1. How do Mr. Wrenn's actions contribute to the development of the theme? RL8.2

• Mr. Wrenn's dislike of travel makes him nervous about meeting new people

• Mr. Wrenn's love of travel and adventure helps him to imagine a more exciting life.

• Mr. Wrenn's dislike of the ticket taker causes him to miss the opportunity for a great experience

• Mr. Wrenn''s love of socializing is more important than travel.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

2. What can be inferred from paragraph 5? RL8.1

• The ticket taker is preoccupied there, he neglects to present his normal smile.

• The ticket taker is angry with Mr. Wrenn; therefore, he refuses to present his normal smile.

• Mr. Wrenn is angry with the ticket taker; therefore he refuses to acknowledge his smile.

• Mr. Wrenn is preoccupied; therefore, he fails to notice the ticket taker.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

3. What do Mr. Wrenn's thoughts in paragraph 6 reveal about his view of the ticket taker? RL8.3

• Mr. Wrenn views himself as inferior to the ticket taker.

• Mr. Wrenn views himself as superior to the ticket taker.

• Mr. Wrenn views the ticket taker as an enemy

• Mr. Wrenn views the ticket taker as a close friend

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

4. Which quote reveals Mr. Wrenn's timid nature? RL8.3

• "At thirty-four, Mr. Wrenn was the sales entry clerk of the Souvenir Company."

• "He was always bending over bills and columns of figures at a desk behind the stockroom."

• "He shook his head with the defiance of a cornered mouse, fussed with his mustache, and regarded the moving pictures gloomily."

• "Mr. Wrenn was really seeing, not cowpunchers and sagebrush, but himself, defying the office manager's meanness and revolting against the ticketman's rudeness."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

5. How does the perspective of Mr. Wrenn at the movie theater create irony in the selection? RL8.6

• Mr. Wrenn believes the ticket taker is rude, but the ticket taker is unaware that he has hurt Mr. Wrenn's feelings.

• Mr. Wrenn believes the ticket taker is rude, and the ticket taker knowingly hurts Mr. Wrenn's feelings.

• Mr. Wrenn imagines that he is traveling on an adventure with the ticket taker.

• Mr. Wrenn imagines that he is traveling while paying for his ticket at the movie theater.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

6. What does the author mean by "connoisseur of travel-pictures" in paragraph 8? RL8.4

• A person who is enthusiastic about movies filmed in other areas

• A person who lacks interest in movies about other places

• A person who is enthusiastic about traveling to see movies

• A person who lacks interest in traveling to see movies

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

7. How do the different perspectives of the ticket taker and Mr. Wrenn affect the story? RL8.6

• The ticket taker's friendliness to the unfriendly Mr. Wrenn creates a tone of confusion.

• The ticket taker's indifference to Mr. Wrenn's need for attention creates a tone of isolation.

• The ticket taker's enjoyment of movies and Mr. Wrenn's indifference to them creates a tone of disappointment.

• The ticket taker's commitment to his job compared to Mr. Wrenn's laziness creates a tone of unfairness and resentment.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

8. Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection? RL8.2

• A lonely man has a ticket taker as his one true friend. He has dreams of visiting faraway places with this friend.

• A lonely man feels unappreciated at his job. He seeks an opportunity to advance his career by relocating to a different area.

• A lonely man rents an apartment from a lady he views as a good friend. Although he likes where he lives, he longs for a better job.

• A lonely man relies too much on a false sense of friendship. He wishes for a more fulfilling life to help him forget about his troubles.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2