Literal vs Intended
What deeper frustration does Clark reveal when she shouts at the birds?
A) She hates animals.
B) She is frustrated with the unpredictability of life.
C) She wants attention.
D) She is angry at her friends.
B) She is frustrated with the unpredictability of life.
What unexpected twist at the end shows irony in Clark’s photo?
A) The photo is ruined
B) The birds create a surprisingly perfect shot
C) She forgets her camera
D) The contest is canceled
B) The birds create a surprisingly perfect shot
What perspective does Clark show about preparation vs. chance?
A) Chance can ruin all efforts
B) Preparation is meaningless
C) Both preparation and chance shape outcomes
D) Luck is unfair
C) Both preparation and chance shape outcomes
Name one universal theme in “A Perfect Picture.”
A) Greed
B) Patience and chance
C) Revenge
D) Competition
B) Patience and chance
The “perfect picture” means more than just a photo. What larger idea does it represent?
A) Fame and recognition
B) Control over chance and outcomes
C) Wealth
D) Friendship
B) Control over chance and outcomes
Why is it ironic that Clark saw the birds as a problem at first?
A) They ruined her camera
B) They eventually enhanced the photo
C) They distracted her from homework
D) They flew away
B) They eventually enhanced the photo
What perspective is revealed in the contrast between the bridge and the river?
A) Nature is unpredictable
B) She sees obstacles as opportunities
C) She prefers urban settings
D) Travel is dangerous
B) She sees obstacles as opportunities
Which element of the story (setting, character, plot) most shapes Clark’s perspective?
A) Setting
B) Dialogue
C) Plot twist
D) Narrator
A) Setting
What does the detailed description of the bridge suggest about Clark’s emotions?
A) She is bored
B) She feels anxious and anticipatory
C) She dislikes the location
D) She is hungry
B) She feels anxious and anticipatory
How does the final photo differ from Clark’s imagined one?
A) It is blurry
B) It captures something she didn’t plan but is more meaningful
C) It is black and white
D) It is smaller than she expected
B) It captures something she didn’t plan but is more meaningful
What theme about creativity is suggested by the ending?
A) Creativity requires perfect control
B) Creativity often thrives with unexpected elements
C) Only skilled people are creative
D) Mistakes destroy creativity
B) Creativity often thrives with unexpected elements
What new perspective is revealed to Clark when she develops the photo?
A) Her plan is always perfect
B) Unexpected outcomes can be beautiful
C) Photography is easy
D) Birds are harmful
B) Unexpected outcomes can be beautiful
Why is Clark’s contest goal not her only motivation?
A) She also wants to prove something to herself
B) She wants to win money
C) She wants to impress her teacher
D) She wants to travel
A) She also wants to prove something to herself
If Clark had taken the exact picture she wanted, what theme would be weaker?
A) Preparation vs. chance
B) Friendship
C) Nature appreciation
D) Competition
A) Preparation vs. chance
What does Clark’s obsession with photography reveal about how she views the world?
A) She sees beauty in detail and unexpected moments
B) She is competitive with others
C) She dislikes spontaneity
D) She is careless
A) She sees beauty in detail and unexpected moments
Evaluate: Was the “perfect picture” a result of skill, chance, or both?
A) Skill only
B) Chance only
C) Both skill and chance
D) Neither
C) Both skill and chance
In Malik’s story, what intended meaning comes from his “mistake”?
A) Mistakes are punishable
B) Mistakes can lead to unexpected success
C) Mistakes are always embarrassing
D) Mistakes are meaningless
B) Mistakes can lead to unexpected success
How does Malik’s performance show situational irony?
A) He forgets the song
B) His accidental mistake creates a successful moment
C) He is disqualified
D) He practices too much
B) His accidental mistake creates a successful moment
What perspective about mistakes is implied in Malik’s concert?
A) Mistakes always have negative consequences
B) Mistakes can offer learning and unexpected success
C) Mistakes should be avoided at all costs
D) Mistakes are embarrassing
B) Mistakes can offer learning and unexpected success
Compare Clark’s and Malik’s experiences. What common perspective do they share about success?
A) Success is random
B) Success is only from careful planning
C) Success can come from mistakes and unexpected events
D) Success is unimportant
C) Success can come from mistakes and unexpected events