"The Falling Girl"

Which statement best describes a theme of the story?

• Poor people are more aware of the world.

• It is more fun to live in a vibrant big city than in a small town.

• Wealthy people pay closer attention to what is going on around them.

• Our wealth and status influences both our opportunities and the way we see the world.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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In paragraph 7 the author describes Marta as "hovering, happy," while noting that she continues to fall. Which statement best describes the author's intent?

• To demonstrate that one should not fear the passing of time.

• To show that time continues to pass, even when we are focused on other things.

• To illustrate that young people are more aware of their surroundings than old people.

• To reinforce Marta's feelings of joy by showing that she will always remember this moment.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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CCSS.RI.8.9

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Which statement best explains the meaning of the figurative language in the text below? "In the meantime, however, the sun had plunged into the sea; one could see it disappear, transformed into a shimmering red dish mushroom. As a result, it no longer emitted its vivifying rays to light up the girl's dress and make her a seductive comet." (Paragraph 14)

• Marta is in despair and has decided to jump into the sea.

• During a beautiful sunrise, Marta sees the sprouting of mushrooms below.

• While the sunset is beautiful, the change in lighting makes Marta appear less so.

• Marta is dreaming of a time when she can relax by the sea without everyday worries.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In paragraphs 21-23, Marta notices that other girls are falling around her, many wearing finer clothes. How does this realization impact Marta?

• She is angry at herself for jumping.

• She is distraught and begins to cry

• She is frightened and less confident.

• She is sure that she will win the race.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which statement best supports the following quote "It's always like that," the man muttered. "At these low floors only falling old women pass by. You can see beautiful girls from the hundred floor up. Those apartments don't cost so much for nothing." (Paragraph 30)?

• The man wishes he lived on the upper floors.

• Only age impacts our experiences in the world.

• The man is angry with the women who jump from the skyscraper.

• Both age and amount of wealth impact our experiences in the world.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the skyscraper most likely represent?

• opportunities to succeed

• social status based on wealth

• race relations across generations

• gender expectations for young people

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the fall most likely represent?

• the passing of time from youth to old age

• the hours between daytime and nighttime

• the way your life flashes before your eyes when you die

• the belief that magic can sometimes show you what you're missing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail from the text best indicates a change in Marta's feelings over the course of her fall?

• "The sun had not yet completely set and it did its best to illuminate Marta's simple clothing." (Paragraph 6)

• "And again she laughed, wavering on her headlong fall, but it wasn't like her previous laughter anymore. The night had craftily fallen and Marta started to feel cold." (Paragraph 18)

• "It was a contest, then. And she only had a shabby little dress while those other girls were dressed smartly like high fashion models and some even wrapped luxurious mink stoles tightly around their bare shoulders." (Paragraph 23)

• . "The windows were darkened one after another, the echoes of music became more rare, the offices were empty, young men no longer leaned out from the windowsills extending their hands." (Paragraph 24)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1