Exploring Blood on the River: Chapters 1-15

What is the primary setting of the story in the first 15 chapters?

• A bustling city

• A small town

• A remote island

• A futuristic space station

Who is the main protagonist introduced in the early chapters?

• A minor character who appears later in the story.

• The antagonist introduced in the early chapters.

• The narrator of the story.

• The main protagonist is usually the character named in the early chapters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What significant event occurs that impacts the protagonist's journey?

• Betrayal by a trusted ally.

• A mysterious stranger offers help to the protagonist.

• The protagonist discovers a hidden treasure.

• A sudden natural disaster strikes the town.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author depict the relationship between the settlers and the Native Americans?

• The relationship is portrayed as entirely harmonious with no conflicts.

• The settlers completely dominated the Native Americans without any resistance.

• The author suggests that the Native Americans were indifferent to the settlers' presence.

• The relationship is depicted as complex, marked by conflict and moments of cooperation.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What themes of survival and adaptation are presented in these chapters?

• Themes of survival and adaptation are presented through resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of alliances.

• Themes of survival are irrelevant to the story.

• Resilience is not a key theme in these chapters.

• Adaptation is only about physical changes.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify a key conflict that arises in the first 15 chapters.

• Protagonist's struggle for personal freedom versus societal expectations.

• Love triangle involving the protagonist and two friends.

• Conflict between two rival factions in the community.

• Protagonist's quest for wealth and power.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What role does the river play in the narrative during these chapters?

• The river represents a static element in the story.

• The river serves as a barrier preventing character development.

• The river symbolizes change and transition, influencing characters' journeys.

• The river is a minor detail with no significant impact on the plot.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the protagonist's perspective change throughout the early chapters?

• The protagonist's perspective becomes more focused on personal gain and ambition.

• The protagonist remains indifferent to their surroundings throughout the early chapters.

• The protagonist's view shifts from empathy to a more self-centered outlook.

• The protagonist's perspective shifts from self-centeredness to a broader, more empathetic understanding of their surroundings.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What important historical context is provided in the first 15 chapters?

• The historical context includes socio-political struggles and key events influencing the characters.

• The first 15 chapters provide a detailed account of the author's life.

• The historical context focuses solely on the characters' personal relationships.

• The context is primarily about economic theories unrelated to the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Describe a pivotal moment that foreshadows future events in the story.

• A character receives an unexpected promotion.

• The discovery of a hidden letter revealing a family secret.

• A storm disrupts a family gathering.

• A character's mundane daily routine is described.

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