The King and the Miller: A Play
Q1: Which word means the same as burdens as it is used in Scene 1?
C. troubles
Q9: Why does the author compare clouds to soldiers?
D. lined up in an organized way
Q15: Correct way to write sentence 2:
“It’s time for west city library’s yearly bookmark contest!”
D. It’s time for West City Library’s yearly bookmark contest!
Q6: Which sentence from Scene 5 contains stage directions?
B. And (raising his voice, turning to the crowd) I will say one more thing.
Q2: The author uses a metaphor to illustrate the mill—
A. ruins an otherwise beautiful view
Q10: Why does Benjamin quickly return to the lightkeeper’s house?
B. to alert the lifesavers about the ship filling with water
Q17: What change should be made in sentence 10?
“Anyone was allowed to enter the contest.”
A. Change was to is.
The prefix “re-” in rebuild means
build again.
Q3: The figurative language shows that King Frederick
C. hopes Christopher will change his mind if offered enough money
Q11: The prefix un- in unusual means—
D. not usual
Q18: Correct way to write sentence 15:
“The winning bookmark become the official library bookmark for the year.”
C. will become
Q4: Based on stage directions, what can the reader infer about the judge?
B. nervous to share his decision
Q12: What do Pa’s words show about his relationship with Benjamin and his character?
C. Pa trusts Benjamin to help and knows how to take charge
Q19: Which word in sentence 20 should begin with a capital letter?
“Be sure to turn in your bookmark and contest form by the end of march.”
D. march → March
Q8: Scenes 1 and 6 are important because
Scene 1 introduces the conflict and Scene 6 shows the resolution.
Q5: The purpose of the dialogue in Scene 3 is to—
C. present the main conflict of the play
Q13: Which line shows the purpose of the lifesavers?
B. pulled each sailor to safety
Read sentences 17 and 18 from the passage.
(17) A special surprise guest will be there to hand out the award to the grand-prize winner and runners-up.
(18) Come join the library staff that day!
Which revision best combines the two sentences to make the passage flow more smoothly?
A. A special surprise guest will be there to hand out the awards, come join the library staff that day!
B. Come join the library staff that day because a special surprise guest will hand out the awards.
C. Come join the library staff that day, and a special surprise guest will hand out the awards to the winners.
D. A special surprise guest will hand out the awards so come join the library staff that day.
C. Come join the library staff that day, and a special surprise guest will hand out the awards to the winners.
ECR
Explain how lifesavers and lightkeepers work together to keep ships safe.
In “The Lightkeeper’s Discovery,” the lightkeepers and lifesavers work together to keep ships safe. The lightkeepers warn ships about danger using light signals, and the lifesavers rescue sailors when accidents happen. In the passage, when Benjamin sees a ship filling with water, he alerts his father, who signals the sailors while the lifesaving crew rushes to help. This shows that both groups have important roles. The lightkeepers watch for danger and send warnings, and the lifesavers act quickly to save people in emergencies, helping ships stay safe on the ocean.