Young Goodman Brown Satire

Turn to the section on pages 2-3 that begins with "With this excellent resolve..." and ends with "...assisted by the uncertain light."

• I have read and I am ready to go!

• I did not read.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Goodman Brown's travel companion indicate about the forest as portrayed in the passage?

• The forest is full of evil secrets

• The forest is where ancient public ceremonies are held

• The forest is full of dangerous creatures

• The forest eats up whoever enters

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How is Goodman Brown affected by the other traveler's first words/appearance?

• He feels important and honored

• He is startled and tense

• He experiences a feeling of serenity

• He feels belittled and angry

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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

How does Goodman Brown change by the end of this selection?

• He appears to have an impure side to him

• He accepts the fact that he will never see his wife again

• He realizes that he should act as the hero in this situation

• He tries to change the other traveler's thoughts

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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

Re-read the paragraph that begins with "Faith kept be back a while..."

What does this paragraph indicate about Goodman Brown's confidence toward joining the second traveler?

• He is afraid because he has seen what happens int he forest before

• He is unsure because he has limited knowledge about the other traveler

• He is unsure because he is thinking about his wife back home

• He is afraid because he lacks the critical thinking skills necessary to complete the errand

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of Goodman Brown's statements reflects the idea that deep down, Goodman Brown knows what he is in for.

• "What if the devil himself should be at my very elbow!"

• "Faith kept me back a while."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the reader's opinion about the second traveler change in the last paragraph of the selection?

• The reader becomes emotionally involved with the man

• The reader becomes sad by what the man says to Goodman Brown

• The reader becomes excited about what the man can offer Goodman Brown

• The reader becomes fearful and distrusting of the man

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Re-read the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes.

• I have read and am ready to go!

• I did not read.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What do lines 1-4 reflect about the speaker's life experiences?

• The speaker believes in bringing pride to her family.

• The speaker has been busy building a staircase.

• The speaker has experienced many hardships in life.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which statement expresses the speaker's views on her life?

• She believes her son is equal to him.

• She is not aware of the opportunities she has had.

• She is taking advantage of the opportunities around her.

• Although she has experienced many hardships, she is still working toward a better future.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3