Figurative Language
Reread these lines from page 68:
A chair of my own,
and a table, too?
I smother the thought
like an ember near dry grass.
The simile in these lines highlights Kek’s view that –
A. the desk and chair cannot possibly be his.
B. the desk and chair are very different than what he is used to.
C. school in America is frightening.
D. the teacher is speaking too fast for him to understand.
A. the desk and chair cannot possibly be his.
Which line from the story best shows the change in Kek’s perspective?
A. “I’m starting to not remember, I whisper. Sometimes I can’t see her face in my mind.” (pg. 192)
B. “There’s still hope, though, right? she asks.” (pg. 196)
C. “In my pocket I feel the soft blue and yellow fabric I have carried for so long.” (pg. 197)
D. “…but what I’m thinking is that a man knows when he is defeated.” (pg. 197)
D. “…but what I’m thinking is that a man knows when he is defeated.” (pg. 197)
How does the structure of the poem “Not Smart Boy“ on pages 99-101 help to develop the author’s theme of friendship?
A. Kek repeats the word “laugh’ throughout multiple stanzas in this poem, which shows that Hannah cannot take Kek seriously after he broke the dishes.
B. The title of the poem highlights the name-calling that occurs when Hannah discovers what Kek did to his aunt’s dishes.
C. The poem’s structure shows a back-and-forth conversation between Hanna and Kek that highlights Kek’s worry about what to do next.
D. The stanzas are short and represent the light-hearted conversation between Kek and Hannah as they laugh and bond over the broken dishes.
D. The stanzas are short and represent the light-hearted conversation between Kek and Hannah as they laugh and bond over the broken dishes.
How has Ganwar’s perspective about getting a job changed throughout the story?
A. At first, Ganwar was angry about getting a job, but now he is eager to have one.
B. At first, Ganwar did not want to get a job, but now he is content working with Kek.
C. Ganwar’s perspective is still the same because he does not want to work.
D. At first, Ganwar thinks working in America is pointless. Now, he agrees that working is useful and important.
B. At first, Ganwar did not want to get a job, but now he is content working with Kek.
When they heard the good news about the court's decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. "It looks like everyone is going home," one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite of "disperse"?
A. come together
B. grow apart
C. protest
D. laugh
A. come together
On page 113, what does the phrase “with the sour breath and slow growl of a starving animal” suggest about the bus?
A. It is very loud like a starving animal.
B. It is quieter and slower than the school bus.
C. It has a bad odor and a makes a noise.
D. It is slow moving like an animal on the hunt.
C. It has a bad odor and a makes a noise.
The central idea of Chapter 10 in ALWTW is: As they reach the end of the desert, Salva experiences a bit of hope that he may be reunited with his family one day, until his uncle is unexpectedly murdered. Which piece of text evidence best supports this?
A. “‘No, Salva. I am going to take you to the refugee camp, but then I will return to Sudan, to fight the war.’” (Page 60)
B. “With Uncle looking for his family, there was a chance they might all be together again one day.” (Page 61)
C. “Immediately, the group began to make preparations to cook and eat the bird.” (Page 61)
D. “They ordered some people to remove their clothing and took that, too.” (Page 63)
B. “With Uncle looking for his family, there was a chance they might all be together again one day.” (Page 61)
How do the titles of the poems you read in Part 4 (pages 227-238) help develop the plot?
A. The title of each poem highlights the sequence of events in the mini plot line of Kek moving Gol to the zoo.
B. The titles are short and emphasize the big ideas Kek has about how to stay hopeful and optimistic.
C. The titles of each poem name the different actions that Kek and Ganwar must take to bring Gol to the zoo.
D. The titles of each poem imply a theme of Part 4, which is that it is never too late to try again.
A. The title of each poem highlights the sequence of events in the mini plot line of Kek moving Gol to the zoo.
How has Kek’s perspective changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the poem “More Bad News”?
A. In the beginning, Kek missed his mother every day, but now he is happy to live in America and doesn’t miss her as much.
B. In the beginning, Kek was eager to go find his mother. Now, he agrees with his cousin that he will never be allowed to return home.
C. In the beginning, Kek was confident that his mother was alive, but now he is giving up hope.
D. In the beginning, Kek worried about his mother in Africa. Now, he is staying hopeful that she will make it to America.
C. In the beginning, Kek was confident that his mother was alive, but now he is giving up hope.
"Several tons of dirt, rocks, and concrete encumbered the archaeological team as they attempted to excavate the entrance to the burial site."
What does the word encumbered mean in this context?
A. viewed
B. assisted
C. cleared
D. hindered
D. hindered
On page 7, what does the simile “We are like a cow and a goat” suggest?
A. Kek does not want to be friends with Dave, and he wishes he could go back home.
B. Kek and Dave are having trouble understanding each other because of their differences.
C. Kek views Dave as a helper, and he is grateful that he has brought him to America.
D. Kek wants to be friends with Dave, but he thinks it will be too much work.
B. Kek and Dave are having trouble understanding each other because of their differences.
Which two pieces of evidence best shows Kek’s perspective of winter in Minnesota?
A. “We call that snow, he says. Isn’t it beautiful? Do you like the cold?” (pg. 3)
B. “My arms stick out of the coat like lonely trees. My fingers cannot make the gloves work.” (pg. 4)
C. “Everywhere cars. Everywhere dead trees. Who killed all the trees? I ask.” (pg. 8)
D. “I wonder if all America people will be so curious. My mouth is going to get very sore, stumbling on words all day long.” (pg. 9)
E. “She’s fine, I tell him, and I look out the window at the not-dead trees.” (pg. 10)
B. “My arms stick out of the coat like lonely trees. My fingers cannot make the gloves work.” (pg. 4)
C. “Everywhere cars. Everywhere dead trees. Who killed all the trees? I ask.” (pg. 8)
Reread the poem “Information” on pages 56-59. How does the structure of the poem help to develop a theme of hope?
A. Diane tells Kek not to get his hopes up, which illustrates the idea that Kek is being naïve for hoping his mother is alive.
B. Kek first compares his hope to a bird flying high, but then feels hopelessness in the car with music playing, which emphasizes the idea that hope is short-lived.
C. Kek compares the words he hopes Diane will say about his mom to stars guiding him home, which highlights the idea that a person can encourage others to be hopeful.
D. Kek compares his hopeful thoughts to both a bird flying high and the stars guiding him home, which shows that hope can carry a person in difficult times.
D. Kek compares his hopeful thoughts to both a bird flying high and the stars guiding him home, which shows that hope can carry a person in difficult times.
How does Ganwar’s perspective differ from Kek’s perspective in the poem “An Idea”?
A. Kek is excited about the idea of Ganwar working on the farm while Ganwar is angry about the idea of having to work.
B. Kek is excited about the idea of Ganwar working on the farm while Ganwar is doubtful that Lou will accept him.
C. Kek wants Ganwar to work with him on the farm, but Ganwar would rather work somewhere else.
D. Kek wants Ganwar to work with him on the farm, but Ganwar thinks the farm is too small for him to work on.
B. Kek is excited about the idea of Ganwar working on the farm while Ganwar is doubtful that Lou will accept him.
What does frantic mean as it is used in stanza 1 of “Traffic Jam” (page 230)?
A. orderly and fast
B. hurried and chaotic
C. exceptional and loud
D. angry and passionate
B. hurried and chaotic