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1
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Who wrote “Eleven?”

A

Sandra Cisneros

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2
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Who is the main character in “Eleven?”

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Rachel

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3
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What is Rachel forced to wear, by her teacher?

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A red sweater

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4
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What does the word EXPECT mean?

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To look forward to something that is likely to occur.

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5
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On Rachel’s 11th birthday, she says she also feels…?

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10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,and 1.

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6
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How does Sandra Cisneros make Rachel’s feelings visible?

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By depicting her crying and her feelings for being bullied.

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7
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Who wrote “Who’s the New Kid?”

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Lois Lowry

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8
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What part of class does Lois Lowry enter her new school?

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The middle

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9
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What does a boy say to Lois Lowry as she enters the room on her first day of a new school?

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“Is it a boy or a girl?”

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10
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What does the word sympathize mean?

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To feel bad for

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11
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What are some comparisons between Rachel and Lois Lowry?

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They are both bullied, both girls, both emotional, etc..

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12
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Which type of writing tells a story?

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Narrative

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13
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Which type of story offers information or explains something?

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Expository

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14
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Which type of writing presents a single clear picture of a person, place, thing, or idea?

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Descriptive

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15
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Which type of writing presents information to support or prove a point?

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Persuasive

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16
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Who is the main character of a story?

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The protagonist

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17
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Who opposes the protagonist?

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The antagonist

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18
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What is a person, animal, or imaginary creature in a literary work?

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Character

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19
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What is a struggle between two opposing forces?

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Conflict

20
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What causes the plot to become tense or entangled as a result of the conflict?

A

Complication

21
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What is the vantage point from which the story is told?

A

Point of view

22
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What is the author’s statement in a literary work?

A

Theme

23
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What refers to the way an author writes and uses language?

A

Style

24
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What is the author’s attitude toward the subject?

A

Tone

25
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What is the audience’s reaction towards a work?

A

Mood

26
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Author wanted to show similarities between ideas..

A

Compare

27
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Author wanted to show differences between ideas…

A

Contrast

28
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Author wanted to give a negative opinion of an idea…

A

Criticize

29
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Author wanted to paint a picture of an idea in the reader’s mind…

A

Describe/Illustrate

30
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Author wanted to break down an idea into simpler terms

A

Explain

31
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Author wanted to tell the reader an idea or series of ideas…

A

Identify/List

32
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Author wanted to make an idea greater…

A

Intensify

33
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Author wanted to propose an idea…

A

Suggest

34
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Out of Damon and Pythias, who was first sent to jail?

A

Pythias

35
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Who is willing to take Pythias’ place in jail?

A

Damon

36
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Who was Pythias going to say good-bye to?

A

His mother and sister

37
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Who stops Pythias on his way back from his mother and sister’s house?

A

A robber

38
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What is the turning point in “Damon and Pythias?”

A

When Pythias shows up in the end, saving both Damon and his life.

39
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What does the King say to Damon and Pythias in the end of the story?

A

He would rather have one good friend like Damon or Pythias, than all the riches and gold he owns now.

40
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Who wrote “Seventh Grade?”

A

Gary Soto

41
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Who is Victor trying to make “his girl” this year?

A

Teresa

42
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What elective does Victor sign up for?

A

French

43
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What language does Victor pretend to speak to impress Teresa?

A

French

44
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What is an elective?

A

An optional academic course or subject

45
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In the end of “Seventh Grade,” why does Victor go to the library?

A

To check out some French books to impress Teresa.