Mississippi Solo

Why does Eddy Harris decide to go to the trees instead of heading to the shore?

• He had lost control of his canoe.

• He heard a "voice" that told him to head to the trees.

• He knew that the wind and rain could not effect him if he was in the tree grove.

• The wind pushed him into the trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What element reveals that Mississippi Solo is a memoir?

• Figurative language

• Sequence of events

• First-person pronouns

• Sentence fragments

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the primary theme of 'Mississippi Solo'?

• Adventure and self-discovery

• Historical events

• Romantic relationships

• Technological advancements

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Mississippi Solo'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

What perspective is 'Mississippi Solo' written from?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which element of nature plays a significant role in 'Mississippi Solo'?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Rivers

• Forests

What is the author's primary motivation in 'Mississippi Solo'?

• To explore the Mississippi River

• To find a lost treasure

• To document historical events

• To write a fictional story

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Mississippi Solo'?

• Humorous

• Reflective

• Angry

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What challenge does the author face in 'Mississippi Solo'?

• Wild animals

• Harsh weather conditions

• Lack of food

• Technical failures

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the title 'Mississippi Solo'?

• It refers to a musical composition

• It highlights the author's solitary journey

• It indicates a group adventure

• It suggests a historical event

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