SAVVAS Unit 5 Review Comprehension Questions

Choose two phrases from the paragraph below that illustrate how the summer setting influences the events in the story. Explain how the time of year affects the characters' actions, feelings, or the overall mood of the narrative.

In the small town of Maplewood, where history whispered through the leaves of ancient trees, a young girl named Clara discovered a secret that would change her life forever. It was the summer of 1865, just after the Civil War had ended. Clara loved exploring the woods behind her house, especially the gnarled old maple tree that stood tall and proud at the edge of a hidden clearing. On a warm afternoon, as Clara sat under the shade of the maple, she noticed something unusual.

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Analysis

What is the main idea of "The Secret of the Old Maple Tree"?

• Clara discovers a hidden treasure in the woods.

• A young girl learns about bravery and compassion through a soldier's story.

• The town of Maplewood celebrates the end of the Civil War.

• Clara enjoys exploring the woods during summer.

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Comprehension

Which part of the story describes Clara organizing a gathering to share the soldier's letters and journal?

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling Action

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Application

What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs in "Understanding the Civil War"?

• The Civil War was a conflict over slavery that resulted in significant changes for the United States.

• The Union was stronger than the Confederacy because it had more soldiers.

• The Civil War had many battles, but the Emancipation Proclamation was the most important event.

• The Southern states fought to keep slavery while the Northern states wanted to end it.

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Comprehension

What is the central idea of "The Legacy of the Civil War"?

• The Civil War ended quickly and did not have lasting effects.

• The Civil War brought about social and political changes that shaped the future of the United States.

• Reconstruction was a time when the Southern states regained their power.

• The Civil War only affected soldiers and their families.

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Comprehension

What does the bar graph help the reader better understand?

• The total number of battles fought in each war.

• The relative impact of each war based on the number of casualties.

• The timeline of when each war occurred.

• The strategies used by different military leaders.

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Application

Which sentence from "The Legacy of the Civil War" contains a detail supported by the information in a bar graph illustrating military losses in American wars?

• "The Civil War had a lasting impact on American culture."

• "The nation entered a period known as Reconstruction after the war."

• "The Civil War resulted in over 600,000 soldiers' deaths."

• "Many important amendments were passed during this time."

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Analysis

What is the key difference between "Understanding the Civil War" and "The Legacy of the Civil War"?

• "Understanding the Civil War" focuses on the causes of the conflict, while "The Legacy of the Civil War" emphasizes the social and political changes that followed.

• "Understanding the Civil War" discusses battles, whereas "The Legacy of the Civil War" talks only about military strategies.

• "Understanding the Civil War" is written in a narrative style, while "The Legacy of the Civil War" is written in poetry.

• "Understanding the Civil War" mentions the Emancipation Proclamation, while "The Legacy of the Civil War" does not.

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Which detail would both authors of "Understanding the Civil War" and "The Legacy of the Civil War" likely agree on?

• The Civil War was a conflict primarily over the issue of slavery.

• The war had a minimal impact on the economy of the United States.

• Reconstruction was a successful period that fully integrated formerly enslaved people into society.

• The Civil War was primarily fought in the Northern states.

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Synthesis