Quiz: Article 23, 'Sola', and 'Amnesty' - Human Rights and Labor

In 'Sola', what is the protagonist's profession?

• Journalist
• Teacher
• Photographer
• Construction worker

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the term 'Naweetan' likely refer to in the context of 'Sola'?

• A type of food
• A seasonal football league
• A religious festival
• A political party

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 'Amnesty', what is the significance of the Island?

• It's a popular tourist destination
• It's where political prisoners are held
• It's the narrator's hometown
• It's where the protagonist works

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following best describes the narrator's attitude towards her partner's activism in 'Amnesty'?

• Enthusiastic support
• Confused ambivalence
• Open hostility
• Gradual understanding

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights relate to both stories?

• It doesn't relate to either story
• It focuses on freedom of speech, which is central to both stories
• It emphasizes the right to work and fair labor conditions, which both stories touch upon
• It discusses the right to education, which is mentioned in both stories

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In 'Sola', what does the phrase 'small-small men with petty influence' suggest about Mr. Mahoney?

• He is physically small
• He is kind and helpful
• He abuses his limited power
• He is insignificant in the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the term 'Boer' likely refer to in 'Amnesty'?

• A type of farm animal
• An Afrikaner farmer
• A government official
• A religious leader

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the narrator's perception of time change in 'Amnesty' when she hears about her partner's release?

• Time seems to slow down
• The past five years suddenly feel insignificant
• She becomes more aware of the passage of time
• She loses all sense of time

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which aspect of Article 23 is most prominently reflected in 'Sola'?

• The right to equal pay
• The right to form trade unions
• Protection against unemployment
• Just and favorable working conditions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In 'Amnesty', how does the protagonist's relationship with his daughter change after his return?

• They immediately bond
• The daughter is initially hesitant to accept him
• The daughter is not mentioned after his return
• Their relationship remains unchanged

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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