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What is the main idea of Short story Contents of the Dead Man’s pocket?

• It’s not safe to climb out in 11th story window without safety gear

• Put work over family and you will be successful

• Going to the movies is more important than work

• Being overly ambitious can prevent you from seeing what’s truly important

Who is the main character of Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets?

• Tom Benecke
• Mark Thompson
• Mr. White

• Pip

In the novel, Great Expectations What does the gibbet represent?

• The gibbet symbolizes wealth and success.
• The gibbet signifies morning and loss.

• The gibbet represents Pips guilt.

• The gibbet represents punishment and consequences.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

If someone says they are “flying too close to the sun,”. what does that mean?

• It means achieving great success without effort.
• It indicates a desire to stay within safe boundaries.
• It refers to someone who is well grounded and wise beyond their years

• It means taking too many risks or overreaching one's limits.

If someone says you are opening “Pandora’s box,” what do they mean?

• It indicates that you are risking trouble if you continue to pursue what you are doing.

• It means too prepare for a joyful moment in life.

• It refers to being given a variety of new opportunities

• It means to open a present that does not belong to you

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

If someone says that something is “Herculean” what do they mean?

• It means something that is extremely difficult or requires great effort.
• It means something that is small and insignificant.
• It describes a person who is very strong and muscular.
• It refers to something that is heavy and large in size

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

If someone says something is there “Achilles heel”, what do they mean?

• A person's weakness

• A type of Greek armor.
• A historical battle tactic.
• A person's strength.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What has the phrase “David and Goliath,” come to mean?

• An underdog's loss against a much stronger opponent.

• An underdog's victory against a much stronger opponent.

• A tale of a giant's victory over a small warrior.
• A story about friendship and loyalty.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does it mean to call someone a “Judas”?

• A heroic figure.
• A wise advisor.
• A traitor.

• A loyal friend.

What is an Allusion?

• An allusion is a direct quote from a source.
• An allusion is a type Magic trick.

• An allusion is a detailed explanation of a concept.

• An allusion is an indirect reference to something.

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