The Red Pencil

What is Amira given at Kalma camp by a foreign worker?

• A book

• A red pencil

• A pen

• A notebook

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The chapter in The Red Pencil about the Haboob is called The Demon. In this example, a Demon is representing the sand storm; therefore, Demon is an example of

• simile

• metaphor

• personificaton

• symbolism

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the main theme of 'The Red Pencil'?

• A) Adventure

• B) Survival

• C) Romance

• D) Mystery

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Who is the protagonist in 'The Red Pencil'?

• A) Amira

• B) Leila

• C) Halima

• D) Nali

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What does the red pencil symbolize in the story?

• A) Hope and education

• B) Wealth

• C) Danger

• D) Friendship

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In 'The Red Pencil', what is Amira's dream?

• A) To become a teacher

• B) To travel the world

• C) To own a farm

• D) To write a book

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

What is the setting of 'The Red Pencil'?

• A) Sudan

• B) Egypt

• C) Kenya

• D) Nigeria

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Which literary device is used frequently in 'The Red Pencil'?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Foreshadowing

• C) Imagery

• D) Irony

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the significance of the title 'The Red Pencil'?

• A) It represents Amira's journey

• B) It is a family heirloom

• C) It is a magical object

• D) It is a gift from a friend

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

How does Amira's character develop throughout 'The Red Pencil'?

• A) She becomes more selfish

• B) She becomes more hopeful

• C) She becomes more fearful

• D) She becomes more isolated

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3