Which statement is true of all works of fiction?

They are told by a speaker, who is called the narrator.

Why does Dillard admire the driver of the Buick in An American Childhood?

He throws himself into the chase.

In “Papa's Parrot,” when are Harry and his father the best of friends?

before Harry enters junior high school

Dillard writes from the first-person point of view in An American Childhood. Which of the following shows 1st POV?

It is told by one of the characters.

What do you learn about Mr. Tillian when a new group of kids come to the shop and not Harry?

His favorite young person is his son, Harry.

In “MK,” what is the narrator's major disappointment in her new school in America?

The other students seem ignorant.

In An American Childhood, after the man catches her and Mikey, she mentions "playing by the rules" what does she mean?

The children will not try to run away once they have been fairly caught.

What does the narrator of “MK” mean when she says, “we wouldn't be MKs or even Ks forever”?

They would not always be missionaries' children or even children.

In from An American Childhood, what do you learn about Annie Dillard when she mentions football?

She values concentration and courage.

What does the following passage from “Papa's Parrot” add to the story? Harry sobbed, “I'm here.” The tears were coming.

It shows the shock of realization.

Which statement is true about the stories that Mrs. Breckenridge tells the news anchor?

They are based on true events that she never experienced firsthand.

The setting of a work of fiction may best be defined as

the time and location of the story.

An American Childhood is told from the first-person point of view. What info must therefore be left out of the story?

how the man feels as he chases the two children

Which of the following is not an example of nonfiction?

a journal entry written by a wolf

the narrator of “MK” suggests that she doesn't identify with China or its people. What answer expresses that suggestion?

The fighting Chinese warlords have nothing to do with her.

Which statement is true about the setting of “The Fall of the Hindenburg”?

It takes place in New Jersey in 1937.

Which fact provides historical context for the period in which “The Fall of the Hindenburg” takes place?

Germany was governed by the Nazis at the time of the crash.

In “Papa's Parrot,” why is Harry surprised by the sight of the “Closed” sign at the candy and nut shop?

Harry has never seen the shop closed at that time of day.

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1
Which statement is true of all works of fiction?
They are told from the first-person point of view
They take place at a particular time and have a realistic setting.
They are told by a speaker, who is called the narrator.
They involve real people or real animals.
2
Why does Dillard admire the driver of the Buick in An American Childhood?
He throws himself into the chase.
He eventually outruns her and Mikey.
He scolds them after he has caught them.
He is braver than other drivers.
3
In “Papa's Parrot,” when are Harry and his father the best of friends?
before Harry enters junior high school
when Harry is a teenager
during Harry's early childhood
after Harry finishes junior high school
4
Dillard writes from the first-person point of view in An American Childhood. Which of the following shows 1st POV?
It is about a childhood memory.
It describes characters' thoughts and actions.
It is told by one of the characters.
It includes conversations among characters.
5
What do you learn about Mr. Tillian when a new group of kids come to the shop and not Harry?
He is familiar with neighborhood routines.
He has affection for children of all ages.
He is capable of running a profitable store.
His favorite young person is his son, Harry.
6
In “MK,” what is the narrator's major disappointment in her new school in America?
The other students seem curious.
She dislikes her teachers.
She misses her Chinese friends.
The other students seem ignorant.
7
According to Mrs. Breckenridge, which historical event did she experience?
the San Francisco earthquake
the sinking of the Titanic
the discovery of uranium
the Battle of Gettysburg
8
In An American Childhood, after the man catches her and Mikey, she mentions "playing by the rules" what does she mean?
The children will have to help the man find his way back to his car.
The children will not try to run away once they have been fairly caught.
The children will wait for the man to catch his breath so he can scold them
The children will have to unzip their jackets so they do not catch cold.
9
What does the narrator of “MK” mean when she says, “we wouldn't be MKs or even Ks forever”?
Their parents would not be missionaries forever.
The missionaries would not be in China forever.
They would not be missionaries' children once they were in America.
They would not always be missionaries' children or even children.
10
In from An American Childhood, what do you learn about Annie Dillard when she mentions football?
She thinks football is a difficult game.
She values concentration and courage.
She has never fooled the other team.
She realizes how hard it is to get hurt.
11
What does the following passage from “Papa's Parrot” add to the story? Harry sobbed, “I'm here.” The tears were coming.
It shows Harry's embarrassment.
It presents a fact about Harry.
It provides a touch of humor.
It shows the shock of realization.
12
Which statement is true about the stories that Mrs. Breckenridge tells the news anchor?
They are based on true events that she never experienced firsthand.
They are based on imaginary events that she read about in works of fiction.
They are based on imaginary events that she has written about in fiction.
They are based on true events that she experienced many years before.
13
The setting of a work of fiction may best be defined as
the conflict or problem in the story.
the series of events in the story.
the time and location of the story.
the point of view of the story.
14
An American Childhood is told from the first-person point of view. What info must therefore be left out of the story?
how the man feels as he chases the two children
how the neighborhood looks as Dillard runs through it
how Dillard feels when she plays football
how Dillard feels when she is chased by the man
15
Which of the following is not an example of nonfiction?
an explanation of how wolves hunt
an essay comparing wolves with dogs
someone's observations of a wolf
a journal entry written by a wolf
16
the narrator of “MK” suggests that she doesn't identify with China or its people. What answer expresses that suggestion?
The fighting Chinese warlords have nothing to do with her.
Her family depends on a German family for phone calls.
All American women and children have to leave Wuhan for Shanghai.
Her family will return to America after she finishes seventh grade.
17
Which statement is true about the setting of “The Fall of the Hindenburg”?
It takes place in Germany in 1937.
It takes place in New Jersey in 2001.
It takes place in New Jersey in 1937.
It takes place over the Atlantic in 1937.
18
Which fact provides historical context for the period in which “The Fall of the Hindenburg” takes place?
Germany was governed by the Nazis at the time of the crash.
People still believe the crash was caused by a hydrogen explosion.
The ship turns into a ball of flames in only thirty-four seconds.
NASA completed scientific research on the cause of the crash.
19
In “Papa's Parrot,” why is Harry surprised by the sight of the “Closed” sign at the candy and nut shop?
Harry has never seen the shop closed at that time of day.
Harry had not known that the shop had gone out of business.
Harry has never seen the shop closed before.
Harry had not known that his father had a “Closed” sign.

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