Mirror Image by Lena Coakley

The flashback in paragraph 6 helps develop the plot by suggesting that Alice will --

• like her new body quickly

• move her new body eventually

• improve her new body continuously

• accept her new body slowly

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What most concerns the main character in paragraphs 2-4?

• Her weight loss

• her physical appearance

• her new sunglasses

• her sister's opinion

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the conversation between Alice and Jenny in paragraphs 7-17 suggest about the differences in their personalities?

• Jenny is nicer than Alice.

• Jenny is happier than Alice.

• Jenny is less intelligent that Alice.

• Jenny is more sarcastic than Alice.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read this sentence from paragraph 24:

"We'll get through this," she said, "the human mind is incredibly adaptable."

The suffix -able means "inclined or given to a specified state or action." What does the word adaptable mean in this sentence?

• inclined to change the way one thinks about things

• inclined to adjust to new circumstances

• given to making improvements

• given to making a change

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

To which column does each plot point (plot stage) from the story belong? Put the plot point under the stage that it belongs.

Groups:

(a) Exposition

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(b) Rising Action

,

(c) Climax

,

(d) Resolution

• Mr. Jarred acknowledges (admits or says) Alice is not his daughter.

• Alice learns to walk and speak again.

• Alice meets Mr. Jarred and they talk.

• Mrs. Jarred is interviewed on TV about Gail.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Read paragraph 53.

What fact does Alice's grimace reflect?

• She is surprised

• She is feeling sick.

• She has different taste buds now.

• She would rather eat something other than cake.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on the last paragraph of the passage, what can the reader infer about Alice?

• She has accepted herself.

• She liked meeting Mr. Jarred.

• She doesn't enjoy living in Toronto.

• She wishes she had her old body back.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• She is getting better grades in school.

• She enjoys different types of food.

• She is trying to be a cheerleader.

• She appears to be thinner.

• She has different friends now.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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 more interested in moving on from Gail.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which theme is explored in the story? ​ ​

• Identitiy is not a constant.

• Trauma is life-altering.

• Technology always changes.

• It is difficult to gain acceptance.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2