The Turning Season
Which detail best supports the idea that Clara has emotionally detached from the city?
A. “She stood at the corner of Ninth and Bell”
B. “She remembered when she had first arrived in the city”
C. “Now, these same sounds grated against her”
D. “She moved again now, crossing the street with the others”
C- "These same sounds grated against her" shows her emotional detachment.
What does Clara’s decision to buy the blank journal symbolize in the context of the story?
A. Her desire to relive the past
B. Her acceptance of uncertainty and change
C. Her need to prove her goals to others
D. Her fear of forgetting who she was
B- The journal symbolizes embracing uncertainty and new beginnings.
(RL.10.4) What is the best definition of “residue” in the phrase “its residue clung to the air like static”?
A) Literal dust in the air
B) A sound left by the whisper
C) A lingering emotional presence
D) Smoke from the hallway
C) A lingering emotional presence
(RL.10.3) What internal conflict is Nora most clearly experiencing throughout the excerpt?
A) Whether to trust the voice or not
B) Whether to call someone for help
C) Whether she imagined the whisper or not
D) Whether to flee or continue into Room 9
D) Whether to flee or continue into Room 9
Ephemeral : Enduring :
A. Transparent : Opaque
B. Momentary : Eternal
C. Heavy : Light
D. Sincere : Deceptive
Explanation: You're looking for a pair where the first is the opposite of the second.
Correct Answer: B. Momentary : Eternal
Explanation: "Ephemeral" means short-lived, while "enduring" means lasting a long time — they are antonyms. Similarly, "momentary" and "eternal" are opposites in terms of time span.
What evidence suggests Clara’s change is internal rather than external?
A. “She no longer needed clarity to move forward”
B. “She ran her fingers across the spines of books”
C. “She crossed the street with the others”
D. “She held it for a moment before walking to the register”
A- Clara no longer seeks clarity—her change is internal.
How does Clara’s attitude toward the city change from the beginning to the end of the passage?
A. From resentment to nostalgia
B. From fear to acceptance
C. From admiration to guilt
D. From curiosity to rejection
B- Clara moves from discomfort and detachment to peaceful acceptance
(RL.10.3) What motivates Nora to keep moving forward despite the danger?
A) A sense of guilt or obligation
B) Curiosity about the fire
C) Desire for revenge
D) Pressure from someone outside
A) A sense of guilt or obligation
(RL.10.4) What does the phrase "the weight of silence rearranging itself" most likely suggest?
A) Nora is hearing a strange noise
B) The environment is physically changing
C) The atmosphere feels heavy and oppressive
D) A supernatural force is controlling gravity
C) The atmosphere feels heavy and oppressive
Quixotic : Practicality ::
A. Frugal : Waste
B. Melancholy : Happiness
C. Realistic : Delusion
D. Ironic : Sincerity
Correct Answer: C. Realistic : Delusion
Explanation: Being quixotic (unrealistically idealistic) is the opposite of practicality. In the same way, being realistic contradicts delusion — both are opposition in mindset or perception.
Which moment best reflects Clara’s growing self-awareness?
A. “She found a blank journal near the back”
B. “Her hand, gloved in wool, reached out instinctively”
C. “She wasn’t lost. She was becoming.”
D. “Inside the store, she ran her fingers across the spines of books”
C-“She wasn’t lost. She was becoming” marks a turning point in her self-awareness.
What does Clara’s reflection in the bookstore window reveal about her?
A. She no longer sees herself as capable.
B. She is trying to return to her younger self.
C. She is beginning to see herself as shaped by experience.
D. She is surprised that nothing about her appearance has changed.
C- The description of her reflection shows recognition of personal growth.
(RL.10.5) Why does the author avoid naming the fire’s full details directly?
A) To reduce the emotional impact
B) To save time and focus on action
C) To let the reader infer its connection to Nora
D) To suggest it was not important
C) To let the reader infer its connection to Nora
(RL.10.5) What is the effect of the story’s gradual pacing before revealing the hand?
A) It gives background on the building
B) It heightens suspense and fear
C) It provides clarity on Nora’s past
D) It establishes the story’s time period
B) It heightens suspense and fear
Which rhetorical strategy is being used in the following claim?
"If we do not act now, we may lose everything we have built."
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. Anecdote
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: This appeal is meant to evoke fear or urgency, which is an emotional (pathos) appeal.
Which statement best expresses a central theme of the passage?
A. Cities can be overwhelming for people who lack clear goals.
B. Personal growth often arises from loss and discomfort.
C. Returning to familiar places always brings back joy.
D. One must leave their past behind to move forward.
•B- The theme revolves around how discomfort and reflection lead to growth.
How is Clara’s relationship with her past self portrayed?
A. As a source of embarrassment
B. As something she actively avoids
C. As a part of her that deserves reverence and remembrance
D. As a barrier to her success
•C- Clara “folds away old versions” like treasured letters—not to discard, but to honor.
(RL.10.6) The whisper’s line—“Come in, Nora. You promised.”—most likely implies:
A) Nora was part of a pact or vow
B) The voice is mistaken
C) Nora is hearing her own thoughts
D) The fire was caused by Nora
A) Nora was part of a pact or vow
(RL.10.4) In the sentence “Darkness spilled out like smoke,” what is the purpose of the simile?
A) To explain that smoke filled the hallway
B) To imply the door leads to a fire-damaged room
C) To convey that the darkness feels alive and unnatural
D) To highlight the damage from the old fire
C) To convey that the darkness feels alive and unnatural
In literature, a storm most often symbolizes which of the following?
A. Celebration and abundance
B. Confusion or inner turmoil
C. Strength and endurance
D. Clarity and understanding
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Storms often represent emotional or psychological conflict and chaos in literature.
What recurring idea contributes most to the theme?
A. Clara’s memories of Andrew
B. The imagery of the city’s sounds and movement
C. The changing seasons and fading leaves
D. The references to books and writing
C-The leaf imagery and seasonal change reflect Clara’s internal transformation.
What internal conflict does Clara face throughout the passage?
A. Choosing between two jobs
B. Letting go of a past relationship
C. Navigating between ambition and acceptance
D. Deciding whether to move to another city
•C- Clara struggles between her old ambitions and a new sense of self-acceptance.
(RL.10.4) What mood is created by the imagery in “The corridor behind her had vanished into shadows…”?
A) Relief and closure
B) Confidence and control
C) Isolation and dread
D) Confusion and chaos
C) Isolation and dread
(RL.10.6) From what point of view is the story told, and what is its impact?
A) First-person, to show Nora’s direct thoughts
B) Second-person, to make the reader feel present
C) Third-person limited, to focus on Nora’s experiences and fears
D) Third-person omniscient, to reveal all characters’ thoughts
C) Third-person limited, to focus on Nora’s experiences and fears
Fossil : Paleontologist ::
A. Equation : Mathematician
B. Galaxy : Astronomer
C. Atom : Chemist
D. Virus : Virologist
Correct Answer: B. Galaxy : Astronomer
Explanation: A paleontologist studies fossils, and an astronomer studies galaxies. This is a subject-to-specialist relationship.