In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author's portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Addie's surprise at Miss Chevalier's behavior
Addie's admiration of Miss Chevalier's personality
Addie's comfort with Miss Chevalier's criticisms
Addie's realization of Miss Chevalier's flaws.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
In paragraph 7 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does Addie's wish to "sink through the door" tell the reader about her feelings?
Addie has changed her mind about reciting the poem
Addie often worries about mispronouncing words.
Addie is upset that Miss Chevalier has interrupted her.
Addie is embarrassed by her lack of knowledge
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?
The overwhelming demands Miss Chevalier places on Addie
The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie
The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students
The contrast between Miss Chevalier's unusual appearance and congenial personality
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read paragraph 1 from The Boston Girl.
Why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?
To exaggerate the judgmental attitudes of those who run the house.
To indicate that the community surrounding the house takes its series for granted
To help the reader to visualize the beautiful architecture of the house.
To symbolize the house as a comforting place in a poverty-stricken neighborhood.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?
Standing up for one's rights
The will to survive
The power of encouragement
Working hard to get ahead.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier's compassionate nature?
I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club. (paragraph 4)
I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant. (paragraph 7)
I'm sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice (paragraph 8)
I had never been asked for my opinion, but, I knew I couldn't keep her waiting (paragraph 11)
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