The author justifies Steve’s deception and stealing by____

Explaining that he used dishonest methods to cope with the Robinsons

Reflecting on it years later, the author views Mrs. Levin’s gift of books as____

An important turning point in his life

Which two statements explain the significance of the references to Watership Down at the beginning of the selection

they show the parallels between the author's life and the book characters., they show the impact that reading has on the author's life

The Robinsons rules for the author during this period of his life caused him to

Value books because they are forbidden

A comparison between two things

Which phrase uses correct punctuation to introduce a quote

In the passage, Steve says this:

How did the leaven's books provide Steve with the “chance” the babysitter and others said he didn't have

they give him hope and provide a way to deal with his current situation

Which excerpt from the selection supports the idea the the Robinsons are cruel?

Steve reffers to them as monsters

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1
The author thinks the Robinsons are:
Insincere
Cruel
Greedy
Cheap
2
The author justifies Steve’s deception and stealing by____
Explaining that he used dishonest methods to cope with the Robinsons
Emphasizing how carefully he thought through his schemes.
Suggesting that his young age excused him from his actions
Saying that it was the only way to attract the Robinson's attention
3
Literary nonfiction is based on true events
False
True
4
Reflecting on it years later, the author views Mrs. Levin’s gift of books as____
something the Robinsons allowed out of kindness
simply a kind gesture from a neighbor
a way to get back at the Robinsons
An important turning point in his life
5
Which two statements explain the significance of the references to Watership Down at the beginning of the selection
They show readers the importance of seeing their experiences in literature.
they show the parallels between the author's life and the book characters.
they show the impact that reading has on the author's life
they reveal the similarities between human and animal experiences
6
The Robinsons rules for the author during this period of his life caused him to
Rebel against all kinds of authority
Value books because they are forbidden
report the Robinsons to the authorities
Equate reading with painful memories
7
Which of these was NOT a coping mechanism used by Steve?
Stealing food
Reading
Playing Video Games
Deception
8
What was the name of the woman who gave Steve books to read
Ms. Scott
Ms. Levin
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Parker
9
Which of these punctuation marks is a semi-colon
,
!
:
;
10
What is a metaphor?
A type of book
A comparison between two things
a type of movie
A comparison using "like" or "as"
11
Where does Steve read books while in the Robinson’s house
The living room
His bedroom
The kitchen
The basement
12
In a personal memoir/literary nonfiction, it is important that the author explain what they learned from the experience.
False
True
13
Which phrase uses correct punctuation to introduce a quote
In the passage, Steve says this:
In the passage, Steve says this,
In the passage, Steve says this;
In the passage, Steve says this
14
How did the leaven's books provide Steve with the “chance” the babysitter and others said he didn't have
they give him hope and provide a way to deal with his current situation
they allow him to use his imagination for the first time in his life
They show him how different his life is form most people
they Inspire him to become an author and write about his experiences
15
Which excerpt from the selection supports the idea the the Robinsons are cruel?
He say's the Robinsons blamed the grocery store when food disappeared.
Steve reffers to them as monsters
He describes the things the forgotten items in the Robinson's basement.
She describes Ms. Robinson as being "on stage" when Ms. Levin stops by.

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