Mirror Image

What most concerns the main character (Alice)?

• Her weight loss

• Her physical appearance

• Her new sunglasses

• Her sister's opinion

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

adaptable

• able to adjust to new circumstances

• given to making improvements

• given to making a change

• able to change the way one thinks about things

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

grimace

• smile

• sick

• surprised

• twisting of the face; indicating disgust

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose two answers. What two changes in Alice's behavior does her sister highlight in paragraph 65?

• She is trying to be a cheerleader.

• She is getting better grades in school.

• She has different friends.

• She appears to be thinner.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Based on the last paragraph of the passage when Alice puts her initials "ACS" in cement, what can the reader infer about her?

• She wishes she had her old body back.

• She doesn't enjoy living in Toronto.

• She liked meeting Mr. Jarred.

• She has accepted herself.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the climax of the short story, "Mirror Image"?

• Alice meets Mr. Jarred and they talk.

• Mrs. Jarred is interviewed on TV about Gail.

• Alice learns to walk and speak again.

• Mr. Jarred acknowledges Alice is not his daughter.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best describes how Mr. and Mrs. Jarred's reactions to the situation differ?

• Mrs. Jarred is less interested in seeing Alice.

• Mrs. Jarred is more upset about the situation.

• Mr. Jarred is happier that Gail's body is being used.

• Mr. Jarred is not okay with moving on from Gail.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which theme is explored in the story?

• It is difficult to gain acceptance.

• Technology always changes.

• Trauma is life altering.

• Identity is not a constant.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence best supports the theme: "Identity is not a constant."

• "Alice had to relearn how to move in the hospital, and to speak."

• "I have different taste buds now, and they're sending different messages to my brain."

• "I'll tell her I looked into your eyes and that I didn't see my daughter."

• "Mrs. Jarred, " said a female reporter with a microphone, "has science gone too far?".

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

mesmerize

• spellbind someone

• tingling sensation

• bore

• dislike

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4