"The Dinner Party"

Which line from the text best represents the exposition?

• "The country is India. A colonial official and his wife are giving a large dinner party."
• "A spirited discussion springs up between a young girl who insists that women have outgrown the jumping-on-a-chair-at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era"
• The American does not join in the argument but watches the other guests."

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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 phrase is the best indicator about the setting of the text?

• "The American comes to with a start. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing—bait for a snake"
• "Three corners of the room are empty, and in the fourth the servants are waiting to serve the next course."
• "... in their spacious dining room, which has a bare marble floor, open rafters, and glass doors opening onto a veranda."

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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

From which point of view is this story told?

• First person
• Second person
• Third person limited
• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the best theme for this story?

• Appreciate the small things in life.
• Don't underestimate people.
• Snakes are dangerous and like milk.
• It's good to be passionate.

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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

What line best represents the climax of this text?

• "when, out of the corner of his eye, he sees the cobra emerge and make for the bowl of milk. Screams ring out as he jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut."
• "She is staring straight ahead, her muscles contracting slightly. With a slight gesture she summons the native boy standing behind her chair and whispers to him."
• "“You were right, Colonel!” the host exclaims. “A man has just shown us an example of perfect control."
• "The American does not join in the argument but watches the other guests. As he looks, he sees a strange expression come over the face of the hostess."

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What line best represents the resolution of this text?

• “Mrs. Wynnes, how did you know that cobra was in the room?”
• “Because it was crawling across my foot.”
• Screams ring out as he jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut.
• “You were right, Colonel!” the host exclaims. “A man has just shown us an example of perfect control.”

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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 two statements below best characterize the American?

• "The American does not join in the argument but watched the other guests."
• "The boy's eyes widen; he quickly leaves the room."
• "He speaks quickly, the tone of his voice so arresting that it sobers everyone."
• "Screams ring out as he jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2