Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking" Select two lines that suggest the speaker has lived a busy life.

Of apple-picking: I am overtired

And I keep hearing from the cellar bin

No matter if not bruised or spiked with stubble,

I feel the ladder sway as the boughs bend.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking" Part A: Which is the best literal interpretation of lines 30–38?

The speaker dropped some apples and left them on the ground even if they were undamaged.

The speaker often dropped apples because he was distracted by his thoughts.

The speaker had to remember to set some apples aside with which to make cider later.

The speaker enjoyed the challenge of picking many apples quickly without letting them drop to the ground.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking" Part B: How do these lines help develop a theme of the poem?

They suggest that the speaker may regret some wasted opportunities.

They reveal the speaker’s concern that others may do his work improperly after he dies.

They reveal that the speaker was once a greedy man but has changed his ways.

They show that the speaker has led a satisfying life.

Passage 5 - "Roots" Part A: In paragraph 3, what does the author’s choice of words emphasize about the plants and animals in the area?

They are mysterious and strange.

They can be harmed and exploited.

They can be dangerous and unexpected.

Passage 5 - "Roots" Part B: Which two phrases from paragraph 3 best support the answer to Part A?

a. “plants and trees that grew thickly on both sides”

d. “thousands of pelicans, cranes, egrets, herons, storks, gulls, terns, and spoonbills”

b. “alarmed by the passing canoes”

c. “bellowing, springing about and shaking palm-tree fronds”

e. “circling with shrill cries until the intruders had passed”

Passage 5 - "Roots" What central idea is developed in paragraphs 7 to 10?

Binta and Omoro show their devotion to Kunta in different ways.

Binta must bear most of the responsibility for Kunta’s care.

Omoro is bound to have less influence than Binta in Kunta’s life.

Binta and Omoro may burden Kunta with their expectations of him.

Passage 5 - "Roots" Which two ideas about Binta does the author introduce in paragraph 2 and connect throughout the passage?

a. She has recently given birth.

e. She follows her community’s customs.

b. She is admired by her friends.

c. She feels worried about Kunta.

d. She is reluctant to return to work.

Passage 5 - "Roots" Which sentence best states a theme of the passage?

Parents’ lives change in dramatic ways when a child is born.

Parents experience great joy and delight with the birth of a child.

Children cannot understand their parents’ hopes and expectations.

Children are influenced by their community as well as their parents.

Passage 5 - "Roots" Part A: Which statement best describes how the narrator presents Binta in the passage?

She appreciates the beauty of nature.

She enjoys socializing with neighbors.

Passage 5 - "Roots" Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

Back in her hut each evening, after cooking and serving Omoro’s dinner, Binta would soften her baby’s skin by greasing him from head to toe. . .

Binta’s rice plot had been attended by Grandma Yaisa, but now Binta was ready to resume her duties.

Since the size of each woman’s plot was decided each year by Juffure’s Council of Elders, according to how many mouths each woman had to feed with rice, Binta’s plot was still a small one.

Omoro had come here and built it as a shelter for their son.

Passage 5 - "Roots" What central idea about Binta, Omoro, and Kunta is developed in the passage?

While Binta enjoys Kunta’s infancy, Omoro dreams of Kunta’s future.

Binta is proud of Kunta, but Omoro fears Kunta will disappoint him.

Binta knows how to care for Kunta, and Omoro learns from Binta how to care for him.

Although Binta’s life revolves around Kunta, Omoro thinks more about himself than about Kunta.

Passage 6 - "Candide" Which quotation supports the idea that Candide is easily deceived?

“Candide was struck with amazement, and could not for the soul of him conceive how he came to be a hero.” (Paragraph 16)

“Candide, thus driven out of this terrestrial paradise, rambled a long time without knowing where he went…” (Paragraph 1)

“You are perfectly right, gentlemen,” said Candide, “this is precisely the doctrine of Master Pangloss; and I am convinced that everything is for the best.” (Paragraph 6)

“For the King of the Bulgarians?” said Candide. “Oh, Lord! Not at all, why I never saw him in my life.” (Paragraph 11)

Passage 6 - "Candide" How does the description of Candide develop the theme of the passage?

by showing that being too trusting is a weakness that can be exploited

by emphasizing that one should base decisions on personal intuitions

by illustrating that challenging the political order requires people to make sacrifices

by illustrating that one can find hope no matter how bleak the circumstances

Passage 6 - "Candide" How do the interactions between Candide and the blues advance the plot?

The interactions, which at first appear friendly, create greater trouble for Candide.

The interactions, which at first appear accidental, provide Candide with structure to his life.

The interactions, which at first appear curious, develop into a lasting friendship for Candide.

The interactions, which at first appear surprising, cause Candide to question his purpose in life

Passage 6 - "Candide" Part A: How does the author use language and word choice throughout the passage to impact the tone?

Characters are placed in humorous situations and use language that intensifies the comedic tone.

The blues feel intellectually superior to Candide and use language that brings about a serious tone.

Candide wants to impress the blues and uses language that adds to the observant tone.

All characters are participants in ironic situations and use language that clarifies the anxious tone.

Passage 6 - "Candide" PART B: Which phrase from the passage best supports the answer to PART A?

“Have you not a great affection for–” / “Oh yes,” answered he; “I deeply love Miss Cunegonde.” / “No,” said one of the gentlemen, “we ask if you do not greatly love the King of the Bulgarians?” (Paragraphs 8-10)

“Comrade,” said one, “here is a well-built young fellow, and of proper height.” They went up to Candide and very civilly invited him to dinner. (Paragraph 2)

“Gentlemen,” replied Candide, with a most engaging modesty, “you do me great honor, but I have not wherewithal to pay my share.” (Paragraph 3)

“Instantly they fettered him, and carried him away to the regiment.” (Paragraph 15)

Passage 6 - "Candide" How does the figurative language in paragraph 1 impact the passage?

by emphasizing the desperation of Candide, a man who is all alone in the world

by highlighting the foolishness of Candide, a man who continually makes poor decisions

by illustrating the courage of Candide, a man who is eternally optimistic about his fate

by revealing the resourcefulness of Candide, a man who thrives amid adversities

Passage 6 - "Candide" How does the author create suspense?

The author uses irony to show that Candide is being tricked into military service.

The author contrasts the kindness of the blues with the cruelty of the soldiers to Candide.

The author compares the problems Candide faces early on to the problems he later encounters.

The author describes the unwillingness of Candide to admit that he has made mistakes.

Passage 6 - "Candide" How does this excerpt reflect Candide’s point of view?

It emphasizes his lack of knowledge regarding the situation with the blues.

It illustrates his awareness of the situation that was unfolding with the blues.

It shows that Candide was willing to be considered a hero because of his beliefs.

It explains how Candide was chosen by the blues as a hero.

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CCSS

RL.8.4, RL.11-12.2, RL.8.3

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part A: Select two sentences that best express central ideas of “After Apple Picking.”

The speaker is reflecting on a life of hard work.

The speaker is unhappy about leaving things undone when he dies.

The speaker greatly enjoys life and wishes it to continue.

The speaker feels he has done everything possible in his life.

The speaker is afraid to die.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part B: Select two details that best support the correct answers in Part A.

“there may be two or three / Apples I didn’t pick upon some bough. / But I am done with apple-picking now.”

“My instep arch not only keeps the ache, / It keeps the pressure of a ladder-round.”

“I could tell / What form my dreaming was about to take.”

“Magnified apples appear and disappear, / Stem end and blossom end, / And every fleck of russet showing clear.”

“I am overtired / Of the great harvest I myself desired. / There were ten thousand thousand fruit to touch, / Cherish in hand, lift down, and not let fall.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
What does the word skimmed mean in line 11?

read

crossed

lifted

touched

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part B: Which phrase from the poem best helps the reader determine the meaning of skimmed?

a. “from looking through”

b. “pane of glass”

c. “from the drinking trough”

d. “world of hoary grass”

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part A: What is the literal meaning of “a pane of glass” in line 10?

a. a sheet of ice

b. a magnifying lens

c. a pair of eyeglasses

d. a stained-glass window

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part B: Choose two words or phrases from the poem that best support the correct answer in Part A.

I could see the world

melted

my sight

magnified this morning from the drinking trough

Upon my way

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
What do lines 9–15 suggest about the speaker?

He has begun to see the world in a different way.

He has become mentally and physically weak.

He has a strong appreciation for the beauty of nature.

He has concerns about how the coming winter will affect his apple trees.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking" Part A: Select two sentences that best express central ideas of “After Apple Picking.”

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"Part B: Select two details that best support the correct answers in Part A.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"What does the word skimmed mean in line 11?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"Part B: Which phrase from the poem best helps the reader determine the meaning of skimmed?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"Part A: What is the literal meaning of “a pane of glass” in line 10?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"Part B: Choose two words or phrases from the poem that best support the correct answer in Part A.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"What do lines 9–15 suggest about the speaker?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"Select two lines that suggest the speaker has lived a busy life.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"Part A: Which is the best literal interpretation of lines 30–38?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"Part B: How do these lines help develop a theme of the poem?

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Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part A: Select two sentences that best express central ideas of “After Apple Picking.”

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part B: Select two details that best support the correct answers in Part A.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
What does the word skimmed mean in line 11?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part B: Which phrase from the poem best helps the reader determine the meaning of skimmed?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part A: What is the literal meaning of “a pane of glass” in line 10?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part B: Choose two words or phrases from the poem that best support the correct answer in Part A.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
What do lines 9–15 suggest about the speaker?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Select two lines that suggest the speaker has lived a busy life.

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part A: Which is the best literal interpretation of lines 30–38?

Passage 4 - "After Apple Picking"
Part B: How do these lines help develop a theme of the poem?