Midwife's Apprentice Chapter 1

Read the following excerpt from Chapter One: "Beetle, they had taken to calling her, and so she was known throughout the village: Beetle, a small creature that shied away from the light and lived by scavenging." Which inference can be made about the main character based on this description? (TEKS 7.6F)

• She is well-liked by the villagers

• She is outgoing and friendly

• She is shy and avoids attention

• She is wealthy and respected

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does the author's use of sensory details in the opening scene contribute to the mood of the story? (TEKS 7.6C)

• It creates a sense of excitement and adventure

• It establishes a feeling of warmth and comfort

• It conveys an atmosphere of desperation and hardship

• It produces a lighthearted and humorous tone

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which statement best describes the conflict introduced in Chapter One? (TEKS 7.6C)

• The main character struggles against society

• The villagers fight against a natural disaster

• The midwife competes with other healers

• The animals in the village face starvation

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the author's choice of third-person limited point of view affect the reader's understanding of the main character? (TEKS 7.9E)

• It allows the reader to know the thoughts of all characters

• It creates distance between the reader and the main character

• It provides insight into the main character's feelings and experiences

• It confuses the reader about who the protagonist is

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which word best describes the main character's living conditions at the beginning of the chapter? (TEKS 7.2B)

• Luxurious

• Comfortable

• Squalid

• Ordinary

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Based on the events in Chapter One, what can be inferred about the setting of the story? (TEKS 7.6F)

• It takes place in a modern city

• It is set in a medieval village

• The story occurs on a spaceship

• The events happen in a tropical jungle

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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

How does the author's use of figurative language in describing the dung heap contribute to the reader's understanding of the main character's situation? (TEKS 7.7C)

• It emphasizes the character's wealth

• It highlights the character's intelligence

• It underscores the character's desperate circumstances

• It suggests the character's popularity in the village

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What can be inferred about the villagers' attitude towards Beetle based on her nickname? (TEKS 7.6F)

• They admire her resilience

• They fear her mysterious nature

• They view her with disdain

• They respect her intelligence

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

How does the introduction of the midwife character affect the plot of the story? (TEKS 7.6C)

• It provides a potential opportunity for the main character

• It introduces a new antagonist to the story

• It shifts the focus away from the main character

• It resolves the main character's conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which literary device does the author use when describing Beetle as "a cat that walked by itself"? (TEKS 7.7C)

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5