Greed Unit

In “The Doll’s House,” why are the Kelvey girls treated so badly?

• The other girls are jealous of their unusual, carefree lives.

• They do not conform to the beauty standards of the day.

• Their family is poor and considered very low class.

• They are boastful children who often misbehave.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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In “The Doll’s House,” which of the following most likely drives Kezia’s attempt to let the Kelvey girls see the doll’s house?

• her wish to act superior

• her rebellious nature

• her need to show off

• her desire to be kind

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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CCSS.RL.4.4

In “The Doll’s House,” what do the Burnell children—especially Isabel Burnell—gain by having the doll’s house?

• Even more status than before

• additional, improved playtime

• a new attitude toward life

• a better understanding of beauty

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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CCSS.RL.4.4

What main criticism does “The Doll’s House” offer about the class system that prevailed in the place and time of its setting?

• The class system could be cruel to the lower classes.

• The class system created a sense of responsibility in the upper class.

• The class system was governed mainly by women.

• The class system brought physical hardship to the lower classes.

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What does “The Doll’s House” suggest about the role of adults in the snobbery in which children sometimes engage?

Group of answer choices

• Adults try to stop such behavior.

• Adults encourage such behavior.

• Adults misunderstand such behavior.

• Adults mostly ignore such behavior.

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Which of these sentences best expresses the theme to which the symbol of the doll’s house points in “The Doll’s House”?

• Maturity means putting away childish things and behaving as the adults around you behave.

• Those who enjoy the privileges of upperclass life should share their joys with those who are less fortunate.

• No doll’s house, painting, short story, or other work of human creation can ever capture the world realistically.

• Gifts that seem beautiful or wonderful when first received sometimes turn out to be quite unpleasant.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Paul's mother feel about her children in "The Rocking Horse Winner?"

• They make the center of her heart grow warm.

• They make the center of her heart grow cold and hard.

• She is proud of them and brags to everyone.

• She thinks they will be lucky people.

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In "The Rocking Horse Winner," what does Paul claim about himself that makes him different from his parents?

• He is able to love others.

• He is a very intelligent person.

• He is a lucky person.

• Money means nothing to him.

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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

What is a big problem for the people in this family in "The Rocking Horse Winner?"

(based on the story)

• living beyond their means

• lack of resources

• gambling debts

• lack of education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "The Rocking Horse Winner, why does Paul become very tense and worried after he gives his mother the money for

her birthday?

• His sisters become ill and need money.

• The house's whispers become even louder.

• All are correct.

• He becomes unable to ride his horse.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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