Autumntime Quiz

Which excerpt from the passage identifies the main conflict?

•  "I saw my first tree today." (Paragraph 1)

• "It wasn’t like nowadays, at any rate. Oh, I’ve seen the plastic trees; practically every street has a few of them." (Paragraph 2)
  

• "The O’Brien home was one of the few examples of old-style wooden structures that hadn’t been demolished in Boston’s urban-renewal campaign..." (Paragraph 4)
  

•  "They intend to tear down the place to make room for some kind of insurance building, and the tree will have to go, too." (Paragraph 10)

  
  

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Which detail from the passage suggests that it is a work of science fiction?

• The family uses an air-cush taxi to get around.
  

• The tree is located in a backyard surrounded by a fence.
  

• The O’Brien home is one of the few wooden structures left.
  

• The narrator describes touching grass in the backyard.

  
  

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3. Which phrase from paragraph 4 best provides a clue for the meaning of the word "urban-renewal"?

•  "The O’Brien home was one of the few examples of old-style wooden structures..." (Paragraph 4)
  

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  "...that hadn’t been demolished in Boston’s urban-renewal campaign..." (Paragraph 4)
  

•  "The family had been able to avoid this because of its wealth and political influence..." (Paragraph 4)
  

• "...the house was passed on through several generations..." (Paragraph 4)

  
  

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4. Which two excerpts from the passage best support the inference that the narrator values the tree?

• "I saw my first tree today." (Paragraph 1)
  

• "But best of all was the smell. It was a fresh, living odor..." (Paragraph 9)
  

• "Mom and Dad just breathed deeply and stared up with smiles on their faces." (Paragraph 9)

• "On the way back home, Mom and Dad were silent..." (Paragraph 10)
  

• "I think it’s called an acorn." (Paragraph 11)

  
  

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5. Read the dictionary entry.

urbanization \ˌər-bə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ n 1. the act of making an area more urban 2. the removal of natural spaces to create cities 3. the planning of modern, urban spaces 4. growth of cities as they expand into rural areas

Which definition best matches the meaning of "urbanization" as it is used in paragraph 2?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3
  

• Definition 4

  
  

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6. How does the discovery of the live tree propel the story forward?

•  It causes the narrator’s family to appreciate nature.

• It causes the local government to charge admission for tours.

•  It leads to the family’s decision to visit Boston.
  

• It causes the narrator to reflect on the artificial nature of their world.

  
  

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Which two sentences best explain why the family feels emotional at the end of the passage?

• They never expected to see a real tree.

•  They were disappointed the O’Brien house would be torn down.
  

•  They felt connected to nature in a way they hadn’t before.

• They were surprised by the size of the tree.
  

•  They thought the smell of the tree was unpleasant.

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The purpose of the transportation details in the story is to —

• highlight the futuristic methods of travel.

•  show how excited the family is for their trip.
  

• emphasize how difficult it is to see a real tree.

• contrast modern technology with natural elements.

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9. Which of the following is a theme of the passage?

• Progress comes at the cost of natural beauty.
  

•  It’s important to preserve historical sites.
  

•  Natural experiences can evoke deep emotions.

• Urbanization is necessary for human advancement.

  
  

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