RL 7.2
1. In Thank You, M'am, how does Roger's behavior after Mrs. Jones takes him home contribute to the development of a theme?
A. It shows that people often behave differently when they are separated from their friends.
B. It suggests that consequences are more effective when they are followed by rewards.
C. It suggests that people are more likely to change when they are given trust and an opportunity.
D. It shows that people usually understand their mistakes after experiencing embarrassment.
C. It suggests that people are more likely to change when they are given trust and an opportunity.
1. How does Dillard's first-person perspective influence the reader's understanding of her childhood experiences?
A. It allows readers to compare her childhood experiences with those of other children.
B. It allows readers to understand how she personally interpreted and remembered important experiences.
C. It provides an outside observer's explanation of why her interests developed.
D. It allows readers to understand her parents' thoughts without relying on her descriptions.
B. It allows readers to understand how she personally interpreted and remembered important experiences.
1. Which statement best expresses a central idea developed in the Malala article?
A. Young people are more likely to succeed when they receive support from people outside their communities.
B. Political conflicts often create disagreements between families and the communities where they live.
C. Personal experiences are more meaningful when they are shared with people who have similar backgrounds.
D. Education can become an important form of resistance when people attempt to control what others are allowed to learn.
D. Education can become an important form of resistance when people attempt to control what others are allowed to learn.
Why does the author of the Malala article include information about her anonymous diary and the attack against her?
A. To show how Malala's decision to share her experiences placed her in a dangerous situation.
B. To explain how Malala's family encouraged her to leave Pakistan and continue her education.
C. To demonstrate that writing about political issues is more effective than speaking publicly.
D. To compare the dangers of attending school with the challenges of writing for newspapers.
A. To show how Malala's decision to share her experiences placed her in a dangerous situation.
1. Which pair of characters or individuals demonstrates a change in understanding as a result of an important experience?
A. Malala and Roger
B. Dillard and the woman in Little Things Are Big
C. Colón and Nick Kleckner
D. Mrs. Jones and the woman in Little Things Are Big
C. Colón and Nick Kleckner
In From An American Childhood, how does Dillard's growing interest in exploring the world contribute to a central theme of the memoir?
A. It shows that personal interests can lead people to discover what matters most to them.
B. It suggests that children develop confidence mainly through their parents' approval.
C. It shows that education is most valuable when it leads to recognition from others.
D. It suggests that childhood experiences are meaningful because they are usually unexpected.
A. It shows that personal interests can lead people to discover what matters most to them.
In Little Things Are Big, how does Colón's identity as a Black Puerto Rican man influence the way he interprets the situation in the subway station?
A. He assumes the woman needs help because she is unfamiliar with the subway system.
B. He believes the woman expects him to help because of his cultural background.
C. He assumes that the other passenger helped because he was more familiar with the woman.
D. He worries that the woman may interpret his offer through racial and cultural prejudice.
D. He worries that the woman may interpret his offer through racial and cultural prejudice.
In At the Crossroads, how do Nick Kleckner's experiences during his journey contribute to the development of a central idea?
A. They demonstrate that traveling alone allows people to become completely independent.
B. They suggest that difficult journeys are valuable mainly because they teach people to depend on themselves.
C. They reveal that unexpected generosity can change how people view others and the world around them.
D. They show that people are more willing to help when they receive something in return.
C. They reveal that unexpected generosity can change how people view others and the world around them.
How does Nick Kleckner's perspective influence the way events are presented in At the Crossroads?
A. His experiences demonstrate why traveling without a plan usually leads to failure.
B. His observations suggest that strangers are generally unwilling to help people in need.
C. His experiences focus primarily on the physical difficulty of traveling across the country.
D. His experiences emphasize how acts of generosity influenced his understanding of people.
D. His experiences emphasize how acts of generosity influenced his understanding of people.
Which statement identifies a similarity between Thank You, M'am and At the Crossroads?
A. Both texts show that people must experience failure before they can recognize their strengths.
B. Both texts suggest that people are more successful when they avoid depending on strangers.
C. Both texts show that generosity is most meaningful when it leads to a lasting friendship.
D. Both texts show how interactions with other people can influence an individual's understanding of kindness.
D. Both texts show how interactions with other people can influence an individual's understanding of kindness.
n Little Things Are Big, how does Colón's decision to walk away contribute to the development of the text's central idea?
A. It demonstrates that avoiding uncomfortable situations can protect people from conflict.
B. It suggests that people should consider their safety before becoming involved in another person's problems.
C. It demonstrates that cultural expectations can make ordinary situations difficult to understand.
D. It reveals how fear of prejudice can prevent someone from acting according to personal values.
D. It reveals how fear of prejudice can prevent someone from acting according to personal values.
How does the difference between Dillard's perspective and her parents' perspective contribute to the meaning of From An American Childhood?
A. It reveals that adults and children may assign different importance to the same experience.
B. It demonstrates that parents often understand a child's interests better than the child does.
C. It suggests that Dillard's parents intentionally discourage her from pursuing her interests.
D. It shows that childhood discoveries are usually more important to parents than children.
A. It reveals that adults and children may assign different importance to the same experience.
How does the sequence of events in the Malala article help develop its central idea?
A. It moves from the history of education in Pakistan to the development of modern school systems.
B. It moves from Malala's childhood interests to her decision to pursue a career outside her country.
C. It moves from the Taliban's influence to examples of how political groups compete for control of communities.
D. It moves from Malala's efforts to share her experiences to the consequences of speaking out against the Taliban.
D. It moves from Malala's efforts to share her experiences to the consequences of speaking out against the Taliban.
How does the author's choice to include Malala's experiences under Taliban rule strengthen the article's purpose?
A. It shifts the article away from Malala's experiences and toward the history of Pakistan.
B. It suggests that Malala's experiences were unusual compared with the experiences of other students.
C. It provides background that helps readers understand the risks connected to her beliefs about education.
D. It emphasizes that political disagreements are the main reason students struggle to receive an education.
C. It provides background that helps readers understand the risks connected to her beliefs about education.
Which statement best explains how the narrators in Little Things Are Big and From An American Childhood influence the reader's understanding of their experiences?
A. Both narrators use personal reflection to show how an experience shaped the way they understood themselves or others.
B. Both narrators describe events from an outside perspective, allowing readers to understand every character's motivation.
C. Both narrators focus on the actions of other people rather than explaining their own thoughts.
D. Both narrators use dialogue to demonstrate that their perspectives remain unchanged throughout their experiences.
A. Both narrators use personal reflection to show how an experience shaped the way they understood themselves or others.
4. Which statement best compares the themes developed in Thank You, M'am and Little Things Are Big?
A. Both texts suggest that people must experience hardship before they can understand others.
B. Both texts explore how a person's response to another individual can reveal important values.
C. Both texts suggest that people should avoid judging others based on their past experiences.
D. Both texts demonstrate that kindness is most meaningful when it produces an immediate change.
B. Both texts explore how a person's response to another individual can reveal important values.
How does Colón's first-person narration affect the reader's understanding of the woman in Little Things Are Big?
A. It provides evidence that the woman shares the narrator's concerns about racial prejudice.
B. It establishes that the woman recognizes the narrator but chooses not to ask for help.
C. It limits the reader to the narrator's assumptions because the woman's actual thoughts are never revealed.
D. It allows the reader to understand why the woman would have rejected his offer.
C. It limits the reader to the narrator's assumptions because the woman's actual thoughts are never revealed.
Which analysis best explains how the challenges and acts of generosity in At the Crossroads work together to develop the central idea?
A. The challenges establish that independence is necessary, while the generosity shows that accepting help can interrupt personal growth.
B. The challenges reveal the uncertainty of Nick's journey, while the generosity demonstrates how human connection can give difficult experiences greater meaning.
C. The challenges show that preparation determines success, while the generosity demonstrates why travelers should avoid depending on strangers.
D. The challenges emphasize the importance of personal sacrifice, while the generosity suggests that people should expect rewards for helping others.
B. The challenges reveal the uncertainty of Nick's journey, while the generosity demonstrates how human connection can give difficult experiences greater meaning.
How does Kleckner's decision to describe both hardships and generosity shape the reader's understanding of his journey?
A. It suggests that the generosity he received was more important than the purpose of his journey.
B. It demonstrates that his difficulties were caused mainly by his decision to travel without assistance.
C. It creates the impression that his journey was successful because he avoided depending on other people.
D. It creates a contrast that emphasizes how difficult circumstances can reveal the importance of human kindness.
D. It creates a contrast that emphasizes how difficult circumstances can reveal the importance of human kindness.
A student is comparing how the Malala article and Little Things Are Big develop ideas about prejudice. Which statement provides the strongest comparison?
A. Both texts demonstrate that prejudice is mainly caused by misunderstandings between individuals from different cultures.
B. Both texts suggest that people overcome prejudice most effectively by avoiding situations where discrimination might occur.
C. Both texts focus on how individuals change their opinions after directly confronting people who disagree with them.
D. Both texts suggest that prejudice can influence people's opportunities and interactions, although they explore its effects through different experiences.
D. Both texts suggest that prejudice can influence people's opportunities and interactions, although they explore its effects through different experiences.
A student argues that Thank You, M'am and Little Things Are Big develop similar themes about the importance of how people respond to others. Which analysis best evaluates this claim?
A. Both texts show that people should trust strangers, because the main characters eventually learn to depend on others.
B. Both texts demonstrate that kindness is only possible when people understand another person's background.
C. Both texts show that people are responsible for helping others, but they develop the idea through different choices and outcomes.
D. Both texts suggest that people should avoid making decisions based on emotions because emotions often create conflict.
D. Both texts suggest that people should avoid making decisions based on emotions because emotions often create conflict.
Consider the perspectives in Little Things Are Big and Thank You, M'am. Which analysis best explains how the authors' narrative choices shape the reader's understanding of the main characters?
A. Both narratives provide equal access to every character's thoughts, allowing readers to judge each decision objectively.
B. Both narratives focus on one character's experiences, but they provide different opportunities for readers to understand the other character.
C. Both narratives use outside observations to show that characters' actions are more important than their thoughts.
D. Both narratives reveal the characters' motivations immediately, allowing readers to predict how each conflict will end.
B. Both narratives focus on one character's experiences, but they provide different opportunities for readers to understand the other character.
A student claims that both the Malala article and At the Crossroads show how experiences can change a person's understanding of the world. Which analysis provides the strongest support for this claim?
A. Both texts describe individuals who face unfamiliar situations and discover that personal decisions can influence their future experiences.
B. Both texts develop the idea through individuals whose experiences reveal something larger about society, although one emphasizes speaking out against oppression while the other emphasizes generosity and human connection.
C. Both texts demonstrate that individuals become successful when they ignore outside opinions and focus entirely on their personal goals.
D. Both texts suggest that difficult experiences are necessary for people to recognize the importance of education and independence.
B. Both texts develop the idea through individuals whose experiences reveal something larger about society, although one emphasizes speaking out against oppression while the other emphasizes generosity and human connection.
Both the Malala article and At the Crossroads present individuals whose experiences reveal larger ideas about society. Which statement best evaluates how the authors' perspectives influence their messages?
A. Both authors rely primarily on outside observations, allowing readers to reach conclusions without considering personal experiences.
B. The Malala author emphasizes the larger consequences of oppression, while Kleckner uses personal experiences to emphasize the importance of generosity and human connection.
C. Both authors focus on personal accomplishments to suggest that individuals should avoid depending on their communities.
D. The Malala author focuses on the benefits of education, while Kleckner focuses on why personal independence is more valuable than helping others.
B. The Malala author emphasizes the larger consequences of oppression, while Kleckner uses personal experiences to emphasize the importance of generosity and human connection.
A student argues that the five texts share a larger message: individual experiences can challenge the way people understand themselves, others, and the world. Which combination of evidence would BEST support this interpretation?
A. Malala becomes known internationally; Colón reflects on his culture; Dillard remembers her childhood; Roger meets Mrs. Jones; Kleckner reaches his destination.
B. Malala experiences danger; Colón avoids helping a stranger; Dillard explores her interests; Roger attempts to steal a purse; Kleckner experiences difficult weather.
C. Malala writes a diary; Colón rides a subway; Dillard receives a microscope; Roger enters Mrs. Jones's home; Kleckner travels across the country.
D. Malala speaks out about education; Colón recognizes how fear affects his choices; Dillard discovers the importance of her interests; Roger responds to Mrs. Jones's trust; Kleckner experiences generosity during his journey.
D. Malala speaks out about education; Colón recognizes how fear affects his choices; Dillard discovers the importance of her interests; Roger responds to Mrs. Jones's trust; Kleckner experiences generosity during his journey.