Alexie and Sedaris
Authored by Mathias Muschal
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 'Superman and Me,' how does Alexie articulate the influence of reading on his personal development?
He asserts it had no substantial influence
He attributes it to saving his life and forming his identity
He considers it a diversion from his cultural roots
He regards it as a means for technological progress
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What figure of speech is used in the following: "We lived on a combination of irregular paychecks, hope, fear and government surplus food"? What is its effect?
Metaphor
Simile
Zeugma
Hyperbole
Answer explanation
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way does Sherman Alexie's depiction of his father subvert prevalent stereotypes about Native Americans?
By portraying him as a fierce warrior
By illustrating him as an avid reader and a nonconformist
By showing him as a spiritual healer
By depicting him as a proficient hunter
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Alexie's comparison of a paragraph to a fence enhance comprehension?
It illustrates the resilience of the reservation
It offers a visual metaphor for clarity
It underscores the elegance of the natural world
It highlights the intricacy of linguistic expression
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Alexie imply when he refers to "an Indian boy" who "matures into a man who frequently recounts his childhood in the third-person"?
He is detached from his past
He is proud of his heritage
He is ashamed of his childhood
He is compassionate and reflective
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 7, Alexie intentionally employs a series of brief, straightforward sentences. What effect is he likely aiming to achieve?
To perplex the reader
To instill a sense of urgency
To empower the reader through simplicity
To underscore complexity
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The eight-paragraph essay is divided into two distinct sections. Why? How would you describe its arrangement? How does it suit Alexie's overall purpose?
To separate his childhood from adulthood
To contrast his life on and off the reservation
To explain the significance of books and his personal growth
To highlight his achievements and failures
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
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