Vocabulary
Power
Power
Test Q2 – What is the meaning of arose as it is used in paragraph 16?
C. Raised Up
Test Q5: Part A: Which theme is developed in “Demeter”?
Correct Answer:
A. A mother’s enduring love will never end.
Explanation: This is correct because Demeter’s actions show that she will never stop loving her daughter or working toward her release and recovery.
Test Q7 – Select the underlined word from paragraph 26 that comes from the root word meaning “protect” and the noun creating suffix meaning “person who performs the action”?
“Then did the mighty Thunderer sweep down his foes, and many of the cruel frost giants were slain. Once more, the sacred city of Asgard was saved from danger, for Thor was its defender, and he was careful never again to let his magic hammer be taken from him.
Correct Answer: Defender
Defender is made up of the following parts: Root word: The root word is "defend," which means to protect from harm or danger. Suffix: The suffix is "-er," which, when added to a verb, forms a noun referring to the person who performs that action.
Test Q6: Part B: Which two details from the passage support the theme in Part A? (2 Part Question)
Correct Answers
A. “All night long she searched, and as dawn broke, she came to the glade.” (paragraph 5)
Explanation: This is correct because an “all-night” search shows enduring love that never ends.
C. “Demeter was frantic when the girl didn’t come home, and rushed out to search for her.” (paragraph 5)
Explanation: This is correct because it shows how immediately and completely distraught Demeter is when her daughter does not come home.
Test Q1: Select the underlined word from paragraph 12 that is an adverb meaning “causing wonder or surprise about a miracle.”
“Then Demeter noticed that Zeus was holding a new thunderbolt, a marvelously wrought zigzag lance of lightning, volt-blue, radiant with energy. And she realized that Hades, who in his deep realms held all stores of silver and gold, had sent Zeus a special gift. It would be difficult to obtain justice.” (paragraph 12)
Correct Answer: Marvelously
Explanation: This choice is the only adverb. The ending ly is what shows that this choice is an adverb.
Test Q8: Which two character interactions with Loki develop the plot by keeping the secret from the cruel giant? (2 Part Question)
The Two Correct Answers:
C.
Explanation: This is correct because Loki notices what the giant notices and quickly makes up a reason/ lie to cover up the hoax or explain why Thor (dressed as Freyja) would eat so much
E.
Explanation: This is another correct answer because Loki makes up a reason/ lie for why Thor (dressed as Freyja) would have such “sharp” eyes.
Test Q9: Part A: Which theme is developed in “How Thor Lost His Hammer?"
Correct Answer:
D. People will go to extreme measures to protect something they care about.
Explanation: This is correct because Thor and Loki go to extreme measures (dressing up like a bride) to recover the hammer, but also to protect their home from the cruel giants.
Test Q11: How does Passage 2 approach the antagonist’s desire to marry differently than Passage 1? (R.3.3)
Correct Answer:
B. In Passage 2, the giant king demands that Loki persuade Freyja to marry.
Explanation: This answer is correct because in Passage 2, Loki is being encouraged by the giant king to convince Freyja to marry him (the giant king).
Test Q3: Read this sentence below.
“After the first few days of haste and brutality and strangeness, he began to treat her very gently, and with great kindness.” (paragraph 28)
What is the meaning of brutality as it is used in paragraph 28?
Correct Answer: Cruelty
Q4: How does the interaction between Demeter and the little boy who laughed at her contribute to the development of passage 1?
Correct Answer:
D.
Explanation: This is correct because Demeter’s actions show the reader that bad, destructive, horrible things will happen in the plot until Persephone returns.
Test Q10: Which detail from the passage best supports the theme in Part A?
Correct Answer:
C. “But when no other way could be found, at last Thor was persuaded to try Heimdall’s plan, and the Æsir went to work to dress the mighty thunder-god like a bride.” (paragraph 18)
Explanation: This is correct because it connects to the theme, because Thor shows he’ll do anything to protect what he cares about. Even though he’s embarrassed to dress as a bride, he agrees because it’s the only way to save his hammer and Asgard.
Test Q12: Select two ways that the story in Passage 1 is similar to the story in Passage 2.
(2 Part Question)
Correct Answer:
C. Both protagonists attempt to recover a missing object/ person.
Explanation: This answer is correct because both Thor and Demeter attempt to recover their hammer and daughter (respectively).
E. Both protagonists have to negotiate with other characters to recover what is missing.
Explanation: This answer is correct because Thor is assisted by Loki, who is instrumental in his success, while Demeter is aided by Zeus, who finally agrees to tell Hades to return Persephone.