7th Grade Unit 1 Test

1A: Which of the following is a pair of central ideas developed in the passage?

• A number of leaders have used nonviolent action. It is the best form of action.
• A number of leaders have used nonviolent action. It has a history of success.
• Nonviolent action has helped women in their struggle for equal rights. Gandhi called it satyagraha
• Nonviolent action has helped women and black South Africans. Gandhi led a protest called the Salt March.

1B: Which sentence from the passage provides the best evidence for the answer to Part A?

• What some leaders have discovered, however, is that violence is not the only way to fight for something. (paragraph 1)
• At the end of the 12-mile march, Gandhi picked up a small piece of sea salt, breaking the law. (paragraph 4)
• While in prison, [Mandela] used nonviolent methods to improve conditions and protect the dignity of the prisoners. (paragraph 6)
• These three leaders—Anthony, Gandhi, and Mandela—showed the world that change can be brought about nonviolently. (paragraph 7)

2A: Choose the inference you can make about Gandhi that is most clearly supported by details in the passage.

• He knew from the start that he was destined to succeed as a leader.
• His confidence grew through his experience with politics in South Africa.
• He supported nonviolence in part because of his own physical weakness.
• He supported the distribution of salt for free to anyone who needed it.

2B: Which excerpt from the passage best supports the answer to 2A?

• Mohandas Gandhi was another leader who fought peacefully for justice. (paragraph 3)
• Once prone to stage fright, Gandhi now showed himself to be an energetic leader. (paragraph 3)
• At the end of the 12-mile march, Gandhi picked up a small piece of sea salt, breaking the law. (paragraph 4)
• Police officers beat the protesters, who did not fight back. (paragraph 4)

3. Which of the following sentences could most logically be added to the essay to support its central ideas? Choose all that apply.

• War often has tragic consequences for individuals.
• Gandhi’s protests helped lead to India’s independence from Britain.
• Nonviolent protest helped African Americans in the struggle for civil rights.
• In the 1960s, protests against the government sometimes turned violent.
• Human rights groups monitor prison conditions for political prisoners

4. How does the use of figurative language in the title communicate the message of the text? (scoring guide)

5A. Which figurative language phrase in the story showcases Malik's growth.

• "he would hang around a few kids at recess"
• "eyes that he usually kept glued to the floor looked straight into the audience"
• "He took stage with a confidence"
• "Generally passed by without comment"

5B. Using your answer from 5A, define the meaning of the figurative language used.

6. Write an objective summary from the text following the SWBST format. (scoring guide is below)

7. WRITING PROMPT: Create a journal entry where you imagine yourself in a challenging situation. Includes date / time / minimum of 2 paragraphs (scoring guide is below).