Text Analysis (Refugee)
What function do paragraphs 2–4 serve in the text?
A. They describe Mahmoud’s physical characteristics and provide context for his behavior.
B. They explain the events that caused the war in Aleppo.
C. They highlight Mahmoud’s relationship with his brother.
D. They introduce the role of Khalid in Mahmoud’s life.
A. They describe Mahmoud’s physical characteristics and provide context for his behavior.
Read this dictionary entry. Which dictionary meaning best matches the meaning of “integrity” as used in paragraph 4?
Sentence: "He too wore his black hair cropped short, but he looked more like their mother, with narrower shoulders, thinner eyebrows, a flatter nose, and bigger ears."
A. Completeness or wholeness.
B. Honesty and moral principles.
C. Structural soundness.
D. Personal dignity or pride.
C. Structural soundness.
What two effects does the opening scene have on the play’s plot?
A. It creates a sense of fear and urgency.
B. It shows how Anne and Margot adapted to their new environment.
C. It emphasizes the difficulties of living in the Annex.
D. It introduces the Frank family’s resilience and spirit.
A. It creates a sense of fear and urgency.
D. It introduces the Frank family’s resilience and spirit.
What does the sentence “Our identity cards were stamped with a big black ‘J’” reveal about the Nazis' treatment of Jews?
A. They wanted to isolate Jews from others.
B. They wanted to ensure Jews received fair treatment.
C. They aimed to document everyone equally.
D. They used identity cards to protect people.
A. They wanted to isolate Jews from others.
How does the author of Text 1 convey Mahmoud’s feelings about his situation?
A. By describing his physical appearance.
B. By using imagery and flashbacks.
C. By focusing on Mahmoud’s relationship with Khalid.
D. By emphasizing his physical strength and bravery.
B. By using imagery and flashbacks.
What detail best reflects the author’s purpose in writing this text?
A. "Mahmoud sat in the middle row of desks in his classroom, where the teacher wouldn’t call on him."
B. "If you really looked at Mahmoud, got a glimpse under the hoodie he kept pulled down over his face..."
C. "Mahmoud pulled Waleed behind a burned-out car, his heart racing."
D. "Mahmoud stayed in the classroom all day, never going to the bathroom or the playground."
C. "Mahmoud pulled Waleed behind a burned-out car, his heart racing."
Which words from the text best support the definition of “paranoid”?
A. "Mahmoud led Waleed on a different route home every day."
B. "If you didn’t have a wall to duck behind, you’d be shredded to pieces."
C. "Mahmoud couldn’t remember the last time he’d seen his brother laugh."
D. "He wasn’t literally invisible. If you really looked at Mahmoud…"
A. "Mahmoud led Waleed on a different route home every day."
What does the sentence “Father was forced to give up his business” reveal about the author’s perspective?
A. The author resented the Nazis for their treatment of Jews.
B. The author felt the sacrifices were necessary for survival.
C. The author sympathized with her father’s struggles.
D. The author admired her father’s resilience.
A. The author resented the Nazis for their treatment of Jews.
Which words from Anne’s voice-over best support the idea that she felt fearful and uncertain?
A. “We’ll take care of everything.”
B. “He sounded so serious I felt scared.”
C. “Carefree? I was born in Frankfort on June twelfth, 1929.”
D. “Somehow life went on.”
B. “He sounded so serious I felt scared.”
How does Text 2 present the theme of resilience?
A. Through Anne’s father’s attempts to keep his business running.
B. Through Anne’s excitement in the midst of hardship.
C. By describing how Margot remained calm under stress.
D. By showing Edith Frank’s collapse from exhaustion.
B. Through Anne’s excitement in the midst of hardship.
What does the author’s use of the phrase “close the door that brings the wind and relax” in paragraph 6 suggest about the people of Syria?
A. They were preparing for war.
B. They wanted to avoid conflict and stay safe.
C. They were eager to protest against the government.
D. They were hopeful for a peaceful resolution.
B. They wanted to avoid conflict and stay safe.
Read this dictionary entry. Which dictionary meaning most closely matches the meaning of “flourish” as it is used in paragraph 6?
A. To thrive or grow well.
B. To wave something dramatically.
C. To be in a state of activity or production.
D. To make bold gestures to attract attention.
A. To thrive or grow well.
What is the most likely purpose of including the details about Margot’s call-up notice?
A. To create suspense and fear about what might happen next.
B. To provide historical context about life during the Holocaust.
C. To show how the family prepared for their time in hiding.
D. To highlight Margot’s role in the family.
A. To create suspense and fear about what might happen next.
What two purposes does the character of Anne serve in the play?
A. She narrates the events of the Holocaust for the audience.
B. She brings an optimistic and curious perspective to the story.
C. She contrasts the adults’ reactions with her own.
D. She reveals the suffering of other characters through her actions.
A. She narrates the events of the Holocaust for the audience.
B. She brings an optimistic and curious perspective to the story.
What is a shared theme between Text 1 and Text 2?
A. The impact of war on families.
B. The importance of friendship in difficult times.
C. The ability to stay invisible to survive.
D. The loss of a home due to political upheaval.
A. The impact of war on families.