Chains Ch. 8
The reader can tell that the story is written in the first person point of view because...
We only know the thoughts and feelings of Isabel
Only the madman’s thoughts are revealed
Only Ruth’s thoughts are revealed
Both Ruth and Isabel’s thoughts are revealed
We only know the thoughts and feelings of Isabel
Below is an excerpt from “Last Cover” by Paul Annixter. Read the excerpt. Then IDENTIFY the sentence or phrase that signals the beginning the FLASHBACK in this passage.
At supper that night, Colin could scarcely eat. Ever since he’d been able to walk, my brother had had a growing love of wild things, but Bandit had been like his very own, a gift of the woods. One afternoon a year and a half before, Father and Laban Small had been running a vixen through the woods with their dogs. With the last of her strength, the she-fox had made for her den, not far from our house. The dogs had overtaken her and killed her just before she reached it. When Father and Laban came up, they’d found Colin crouched nearby holding her cub in his arms.
A. At supper that night, Colin could scarcely eat.
B. Ever since he’d been able to walk, my brother had had a growing love of wild things, but Bandit had been like his very own, a gift of the woods.
C. One afternoon a year and a half before, Father and Laban Small had been running a vixen through the woods with their dogs.
D. With the last of her strength, the she-fox had made for her den, not far from our house.
C. One afternoon a year and a half before, Father and Laban Small had been running a vixen through the woods with their dogs.
A common theme throughout chapters eight and nine is –
Jake is Amanda’s older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Amanda. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?
Athletic
Kindhearted
Grateful
Thoughtless
Kindhearted
Based on the last two sentences of the article, the reader can infer
Which character trait best describes Isabel based on how she reacts to being mistreated by Mr. Lockton?
Quick-tempered
Patient
Brash
Egotistical
Patient
“But I was born to do the long jump. My instinct is to jump,” Teresa said as she sat on a bench. “When I’m on the Olympic team, you’ll see what I mean.”
Teresa’s comments influence the theme of the story because they show that she —
does not know a lot about long jumping
thinks that her coach does not give her useful advice
believes that she is a better long jumper than she actually is
feels as though she has to prove her abilities to others
C. believes that she is a better long jumper than she actually is
" As I sharpened, I imagined using the knife to cut through the ropes that tied us to New York. I'd slice through the ocean and Ruth and me would walk on the sand all the way home."
From this passage we can infer that Isabel feel _______ about slavery.
Suppressed
David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her. What character trait does David demonstrate?
Honest
Friendly
Irritated
Fearless
Honest
The Greek word bio meaning “life,” helps the reader understand that the word biodegraded in paragraph 6 means –
Which sentence from chapter eight of Chains best displays the emotion of anger?
“My hands were clenched into fists so tight the cords that held my bones together could be seen.”
“I lay awake every night, heart filled with dread, recalling the dangerous offer made by the boy in the floppy red hat.”
I rubbed my palms together. "Do they own more than us?"
"Madam has taken a liking to your Ruth, on account of her being so tiny and quiet."
“My hands were clenched into fists so tight the cords that held my bones together could be seen.”
The dialogue between Teresa and her mother after the tryout indicates that her mother —
believes that Teresa can make the Olympic team if she practices enough
knows that taking Teresa to the tryouts was a waste of time
thinks it was necessary to trick Teresa into taking long-jump practice seriously
wants Teresa to be honest with herself about her skill as a long jumper
D. wants Teresa to be honest with herself about her skill as a long jumper
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Read the following lines, "His Majesty's ships are very close, closer than you know. This rebellion will be smashed like glass under a heavy boot, and the King will be very grateful for our assistance." This statement shows that the city was in a state of -
Peace
Discord
Oppression
Unanimity
Discord
FORESHADOWING is an author’s use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story. Not all foreshadowing is obvious. Frequently, future events are merely hinted at through dialogue, description, or the attitudes and reactions of the characters.
Which is an example of FORESHADOWING?
A. Sam wished he could rid himself of the sick feeling in his gut that told him something terrible was going to happen, and happen soon.
B. Suddenly, it was last year again, and she was telling the coach that she had to drop out of team because of her illness. Now she was well again. “Still,” she said to herself, “what am I doing here? I’ll never win. I haven’t practiced enough!”
C. All of a sudden, Ashanti remembered an incident from long ago.
D. Out on this same street last year, she had felt angry and hopeless. Today she felt happy and self-assured.
A. Sam wished he could rid himself of the sick feeling in his gut that told him something terrible was going to happen, and happen soon.
The Latin word tendere meaning “to stretch,” helps to reader understand that the phrase tensile strength in paragraph 3 means –
Read the lines below. " I forced myself the breathe in slow and regular instead of telling her that my name was not her affair. "Yes, Ma'am." These lines show that Isabel -
Is very disciplined and obeys Madam
Shows great restraints before responding to Madam
Is very impulsive when responding to Madam
Is very passive when dealing with Madam
Shows great restraints before responding to Madam
Dog-Walk
by Mary Balazs
Which words from the poem show that the speaker is unsympathetic to the dog’s wish?
linking the paired gates
pasture’s high fence
the lots of desire
she is denied
D. She is denied
The excerpt of William Tudor’s letter at the beginning of the chapter is important to the story because –
It reveals that Isabell was a supporter of the patriot cause
It explains there were many people living in the colonies who still supported the king
It argues that the reader should support the patriots in their fight against the British
It entertains the reader with an amusing anecdote about the American colonies
It explains there were many people living in the colonies who still supported the king
The teacher asked Lucia what the answer was to the problem on the board. Lucia wore a worried expression on her face for a moment and then put her head down on the desk without answering. After the teacher moved on to someone else, Lucia whispered to her friend that the answer was 26. Lucia was right. What character trait does Lucia demonstrate?
Bashful
Hilarious
Dishonest
Energetic
Bashful
Based on the information in the selection, where did the inspiration to use spider web for medical uses come from?
“A few times, she and her husband conversated fast and quiet about Mr. Washington and when the King's ships would arrive for the invasion. They argued fierce on Thursday night. Lockton shouted and called Madam rude names before storming out of the house, the front door crashing behind him.”
Based on this passage from chapter eight, we can infer that –
The Lockton’s enjoy discussing politics
The Lockton’s argue frequently
The Lockton’s have differing views when it comes to the patriots and the loyalists
Mr. Lockton often leaves late in the evening to go to work
The Lockton’s have differing views when it comes to the patriots and the loyalists
On June 3, 1965, Major Edward White made history with a 6000 mile walk in space. With his 27 foot umbilical cord, he traveled at speeds of 17,500 miles per hour with little sensation of speed and no sensation of falling. Without his pressurized suit, Major White’s blood would have boiled, and he would have lost consciousness instantly. Major White was born in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from West Point, and before becoming an astronaut, he was a test pilot. An inference drawn from this passage is -
Previous training didn't help prepare major White for his space walk.
His space suit was of little importance.
Speeds in space don't affect a person.
Major White was quite tired from his 6,000 mile walk.
Speeds in space don't affect a person.
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"I kept my face still as a plaster mask, but inside my brainpan, thoughts chased round and round. By the time the men rose to leave, I knew what I had to do."
What do the last lines of chapter nine suggest about Isabell’s mindset?
She is confused and unsure of what to do next
She is worried about her sister and whether or not she can be rescued
She has decided to take action
She is sure she will stay and serve the Locktons faithfully
She has decided to take action
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Armando’s car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn’t getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help to arrive. What character trait does Armando demonstrate?
Silly
Depressed
Bright
Furious
Bright
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Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
A. Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
B. Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
C. Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
D. Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
D. Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.