Way Up to Heaven

Which of the following best characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

• Dishonest, cautious, and curious

• Meek, timid, and obedient

• Insightful, understanding, and calm

• Strong, independent, and ruthless

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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

In The Way up to Heaven, which word LEAST characterizes Mr. Foster?

• Cruel

• devious

• intentional

• compassionate

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In The Way Up to heaven, what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for wanting to visit Paris?

• To experience the excitement and culture of Paris.

• To attend a business meeting in London.

• To escape her mundane life at home.

• To visit her daughter and meet her grandchildren.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

At the end of “The Way Up to Heaven,” the reader can infer that Mr. Foster has died in the elevator that has gotten stuck between the first and second floors, but the elevator repairman has no idea that he will be discovering a body when he comes to do elevator maintenance later that morning. This is an example of which type of irony?

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Cosmic irony

• Dramatic irony

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following theme statements is NOT depicted throughout The Way Up to Heaven?

• Desperate people will do anything for their freedom

• Attempting to control someone can have dangerous consequences

• Love and compassion can conquer all situations

•  Betrayal can be deadly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of “The Way Up to Heaven”?

• Dishonest, cautious, and curious

• Meek, timid, and obedient

• Insightful, understanding, and calm

• 1. Strong, independent, and ruthless

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following best characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

• Dishonest, cautious, and curious

• Meek, timid, and obedient

• Insightful, understanding, and calm

• Strong, independent, and ruthless

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In The Way up to Heaven, which word LEAST characterizes Mr. Foster?

• Cruel

• devious

• intentional

• compassionate

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In The Way Up to heaven, what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for wanting to visit Paris?

• To experience the excitement and culture of Paris.

• To attend a business meeting in London.

• To escape her mundane life at home.

• To visit her daughter and meet her grandchildren.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

At the end of “The Way Up to Heaven,” the reader can infer that Mr. Foster has died in the elevator that has gotten stuck between the first and second floors, but the elevator repairman has no idea that he will be discovering a body when he comes to do elevator maintenance later that morning. This is an example of which type of irony?

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Cosmic irony

• Dramatic irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4