End of Semester Exam Practice

What is the main theme of "What of This Goldfish Would You Wish?" by Edgar Keret?

• The power of friendship

• The consequences of choices

• The importance of family

• The pursuit of knowledge

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the character Sergei hesitate to use his last wish in the story?

• He is afraid of the goldfish

• He wants to save it for a special occasion

• He doesn't believe in wishes

• He is unsure of what to wish for

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Analyze the motivation behind Yonatan's actions in the story. Why does he go door-to-door interviewing people?

• He is conducting a school project

• He wants to make a documentary about people's wishes

• He is trying to sell a product

• He is looking for a lost pet

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Interpret the figurative language used when the goldfish is described as "gleaming like a tiny sun." What does this suggest about the goldfish?

• It is very hot

• It is a source of life and hope

• It is dangerous

• It is very expensive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What reasoning does Sergei use to justify his decision at the end of the story?

• He believes that using the wish will bring him happiness

• He thinks that the goldfish will grant him more wishes

• He feels that helping others is more important than his own desires

• He wants to prove that wishes are real

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the central conflict in "By Any Other Name" by Santha Rama Rau?

• The struggle between tradition and modernity

• The clash of cultural identities

• The pursuit of academic excellence

• The challenge of economic hardship

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the sisters' names symbolize their experiences in the story?

• They highlight their social status

• They represent their loss of identity

• They signify their academic achievements

• They indicate their future aspirations

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role does the setting play in "By Any Other Name"?

• It underscores the economic disparity

• It emphasizes the beauty of nature

• It showcases the technological advancements

• It highlights the cultural divide

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the title "Without Title" in Glancy's work?

• It reflects the lack of identity and recognition

• It highlights the importance of names

• It suggests a focus on nature

• It indicates a story about royalty

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CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does Glancy use imagery to convey the theme of cultural disconnection in "Without Title"?

• By describing the vibrant city life

• By illustrating the contrast between urban and rural settings

• By focusing on technological advancements

• By depicting the harmony of nature

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5