If competent means "able to do a job correctly", what does incompetent mean?

lacking the qualities to do something well

What did Laura do for Maurice on the day they first met?

She bought him a meal, She played games with him

What main effect does Maurice believe Laura has had on him?

She changed the direction of his life

Which quote best supports your previous answer?

He repaid her trust by giving her life more meaning than work did

Which situation best shows an example of the word "squabbling"?

Kim and Li fight over who gets to go first.

How does The Grapes of Wrath provide a perspective about the Dust Bowl that is different from the video?

The story provides stories of people while the video is mostly facts

What does the following sentence suggest: "The tenant men scuffed home to the farms through the red dust."

The men are moving without enthusiasm.

What do you know about the setting of this story?

It is set during a time where farming equipment is not worth much.

What is the "invisible thread"?

the connection between two people

Which of the following phrases are most likely to have a strong emotional effect?

like the child Laura had always wanted, know that someone cared about them, a close bond

Which situation best shows an example of the word "devastated"?

No one showed up for Josh's birthday party.

In what way has Laura gained the most from her relationship with Maurice?

She feels as though her existence has mattered

Which person would most likely be described as ruthless?

a dictator who treats his subjects cruelly

Which characteristics show that the story is written from first person POV?

The author is involved in the events of the story, The author uses the pronoun I

What perspective is true about the narrator?

Failure became a way for her to express her independence.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the word toil?

All day long, the landscapers dug holes, planted bushes, and threw mulch.

Which quotes best shows that Jackson's point of view is more subjective than objective?

He repaid her trust by giving her life much more meaning than work did

How does someone behave if they show resilience?

They are able to recover from a problem

Which sentence has a proper noun and a common noun?

Sara was tired of pleasing her mom.

What happens after Laura's friends suggest that she write a book?

She eventually writes a best-seller

Why do the characters decide to move away?

They can no longer survive on dry farmlands.

What info is portrayed in both the story and the video?

People were unable to farm because of severe drought.

Which quote best supports your previous answer?

the dining room table was where they all sat down and talked together

What point of view is "Two Kinds" written in?

first person, from daughter's POV

What does Maurice's time with Laura most clearly add to his life?

new experiences, hope, security

Which of the following most likely explains the word frantically?

She panics when she doesn't find what she is looking for.

Why does the daughter develop a negative attitude toward her mom's quizzes?

She sees herself disappointing her mom

What is a theme of The Grapes of Wrath?

Everybody carries personal pain throughout life.

Which identification is correct?

personal pronoun: I; proper: Misha

Which one is a reason that the daughter plays badly at the talent show? (Two answers)

She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece, She has not been taught well

Which statement best describes Maurice and Laura's relationship?

They both benefitted a lot from the relationship

How do Laura and Maurice first meet?

Maurice is begging on the street

What is one main difference in points of view that Laura and Maurice express?

They think they should be grateful for the other person

Which statement is true?

Auntie Lindo and Mother compete over their children., Auntie Lindo likes to show off Waverly's accomplishments., Auntie Lindo thinks bragging is okay if she pretends to complain.

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1
If competent means "able to do a job correctly", what does incompetent mean?
capable of doing many different jobs
having a set of skills that apply to various tasks
unable to maintain focus for long periods of time
lacking the qualities to do something well
2
What did Laura do for Maurice on the day they first met?
She ran away from him
She gave him a lot of money
She bought him a meal
She played games with him
3
What usually happens when two people "influence" each other?
They ignore each other
They make fun of each other
They affect each other
They compete with each other
4
The grateful man warmly thanked the woman who had helped him? Which word is an adjective?
warmly
grateful
thanked
woman
5
What main effect does Maurice believe Laura has had on him?
She taught him to value what he already had
She helped him get along with other people
She changed the direction of his life
She taught him the value of money
6
Which quote best supports your previous answer?
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them
Her work reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list
She encouraged him to have dreams about his future
He repaid her trust by giving her life more meaning than work did
7
Which situation best shows an example of the word "squabbling"?
Jamal bores his friends with video game talk.
Ed and Steve discuss differing opinions on politics.
Kim and Li fight over who gets to go first.
Jose asks Jim how to fix his bike.
8
Why did the mother want Amy to go on the Ed Sullivan Show?
To recite various facts
To play piano
To become famous
To recite poems
9
How does The Grapes of Wrath provide a perspective about the Dust Bowl that is different from the video?
The story provides details while the video does not
The story never reveals what happened to the people while the video does
The story is historical events while the video exaggerates the truth
The story provides stories of people while the video is mostly facts
10
What does the following sentence suggest: "The tenant men scuffed home to the farms through the red dust."
The men have a purposeful stride.
The men are moving without enthusiasm.
The men are rushing to get home.
The men are full of energy.
11
What do you know about the setting of this story?
It's in a place where it is easy to make money restoring tools.
This place sells affordable farming equipment and tools.
It is set during a time where farming equipment is not worth much.
It is set during a time when most people plow the land by hand.
12
What is the "invisible thread"?
the connection between two people
an adult's responsibility to a child
an important family tie
the course of a person's life
13
Which of the following phrases are most likely to have a strong emotional effect?
like the child Laura had always wanted
know that someone cared about them
put the lunch in a brown paper bag
a close bond
14
Which situation best shows an example of the word "devastated"?
Kevin graduated at the top of his class.
No one showed up for Josh's birthday party.
Rosa has to finish her homework before watching TV.
Jon's sister doesn't understand chemistry.
15
What is the main character's first name?
Amy
Amelia
Wendla
Waverly
16
In what way has Laura gained the most from her relationship with Maurice?
She feels as though her existence has mattered
She has found someone who trusts her
She has become welcoming to strangers
She has become an admired celebrity
17
Which word is a possessive noun?
my
Sam's
Kayla
Taylor
18
Which person would most likely be described as ruthless?
a dictator who treats his subjects cruelly
a teacher who knows little about instruction
a politician who raises money for a campaign
an employer who always encourages her workers
19
What does the mother hope for her daughter?
a special talent
a good career
a meeting with Ed Sullivan
a way to happiness
20
Which characteristics show that the story is written from first person POV?
The author is involved in the events of the story
The author knows the thoughts of every character
The author uses the pronoun I
The author gives thoughts of multiple characters
21
What perspective is true about the narrator?
She desperately wanted to overcome failure.
Failure became a way for her to express her independence.
Her mom's expectations served as a warning to her.
Disappointing her mom was unavoidable but still devastating.
22
What does the willow tree represent to the narrator?
his lost childhood dreams
His personal history
A new life in another place
a love of the outdoors
23
Which of the following situations best illustrates the word toil?
You will need a special card to drive over the bridge.
All day long, the landscapers dug holes, planted bushes, and threw mulch.
The runoff made the narrow river unusually high.
I worked really hard on my paper.
24
The homeless man lived outdoors in spite of the cold weather. Which word does the adverb modify?
man
lived
cold
weather
25
Which quotes best shows that Jackson's point of view is more subjective than objective?
He repaid her trust by giving her life much more meaning than work did
As they talked, Laura learned about the boy's life
They arranged to meet again next Monday
Today, Maurice works in construction
26
How does someone behave if they show resilience?
They are able to recover from a problem
They blame others
They feel helpless
They ignore the problem
27
What do the characters do with the belonging that they cannot sell or take with them?
leave them for other people
give them away
leave them on the road
burn them
28
Which sentence has a proper noun and a common noun?
Sara was tired of pleasing her mom.
Sara though Yvonne was more talented than James.
The mom wanted her daughter to be a prodigy.
The deaf piano teacher couldn't hear his student.
29
How does the narrator mainly feel toward those he interacts with in town?
bitter
grateful
indifferent
satisfied
30
What happens after Laura's friends suggest that she write a book?
She writes the book immediately
She writes a magazine article
She eventually writes a best-seller
She writes the book but doesn't publish it
31
Why do the characters decide to move away?
They know that they can make more money elsewhere
They heard rumors that a destructive storm is approaching
They can no longer survive on dry farmlands.
They want to live closer to their extended family
32
What info is portrayed in both the story and the video?
People were unable to farm because of severe drought.
People made hard decisions on what to leave behind
The dustbowl lasted for several years during the 1930s
Farmers contributed to the dustbowl by overusing soil
33
Which quote best supports your previous answer?
Laura introduced him to new ideas and possibilities
You might notice that there is no couch in the living room.
the dining room table was where they all sat down and talked together
She told him to call her if he was ever hungry
34
What point of view is "Two Kinds" written in?
third person, from daughter's POV
first person, from mother's POV
third person, from mother's POV
first person, from daughter's POV
35
Where is the narrator planning to travel in The Grapes of Wrath?
his hometown
California
the East Coast
the St. Louis Fair
36
What does Maurice's time with Laura most clearly add to his life?
intelligence
new experiences
hope
security
37
How does Laura mainly feel as she listens to Maurice's toast?
brave
tired
Emotional
foolish
38
Which of the following most likely explains the word frantically?
She steals someone else's bag.
She searches for her belongings carefully and slowly.
She wants to amuse her companions.
She panics when she doesn't find what she is looking for.
39
What did Maurice ask Laura for on the day they met?
cigarettes
money
clothing
food
40
Why does the daughter develop a negative attitude toward her mom's quizzes?
She is not interested in geography or math
She sees herself disappointing her mom
She wants to play piano instead
She finds the tests getting harder and harder
41
What is a theme of The Grapes of Wrath?
Bitterness is never the answer to one's problems.
Everybody carries personal pain throughout life.
People need to rise above their petty problems.
We can escape bitterness if we go to new places.
42
Which identification is correct?
personal pronoun: most; proper noun: Misha
personal pronoun: Misha; proper: prodigy
personal pronoun: I; proper: sister
personal pronoun: I; proper: Misha
43
What is the meaning of the suffix -less?
starting up
able to be
not having
seeming to
44
Where should a comma be added? "She wore a light blue evening gown to the lovely memorable ceremony."
after "memorable"
after "light"
after "blue"
after "lovely"
45
Which one is a reason that the daughter plays badly at the talent show? (Two answers)
She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece
She is too nervous at the talent show
She has not been taught well
She doesn't want to play well
46
Which statement best describes Maurice and Laura's relationship?
They both benefitted a lot from the relationship
Laura benefitted, Maurice didn't
They didn't benefit at all from the relationship
Maurice benefitted, Laura didn't
47
Which of the following is the best definition of the word "connect"?
establishes a relationship
meets a preselected time and place
speaks to an unknown person
removes a covering
48
How do Laura and Maurice first meet?
Maurice lives in the same neighborhood as Laura
Maurice is playing music on the corner
Maurice is begging on the street
Maurice is running and bumps into Laura
49
What is one main difference in points of view that Laura and Maurice express?
Maurice has warm feeling for everyone, Laura feels awkward
Maurice focuses on the birthday, Laura focuses on their relationship
They think they should be grateful for the other person
Laura focuses on past, Maurice focuses on present
50
What is the correct definition of the word "speechless"?
able to talk
trying to talk
starting to talk
unable to talk
51
Which statement is true?
Auntie Lindo and Mother compete over their children.
Auntie Lindo likes to show off Waverly's accomplishments.
Auntie Lindo thinks bragging is okay if she pretends to complain.
Auntie Lindo is tired of dusting trophies.
52
What kind of person displays "perseverance"?
a lazy person
a hard-working person
an impatient person
an old-fashioned person
53
A very poor person often lives a rather difficult life. How many adverbs?
4
1
2
3
54
To what sense does the phrase "red dust" appeal?
sight
taste
smell
touch
55
How does the narrator feel about his upcoming journey?
thrilled
discouraged
calm
unconcerned
56
What character trait do the daughter and mom share?
stubbornness
peacefulness
cheerfulness
sensitivity
57
If Allison "encouraged" Brian, which of these remarks did she most likely make?
"You're invited to my wedding"
"You're a terrible person, Brian"
"You're doing a great job, sweetie"
"Sorry, I'm going to have to miss your birthday party"
58
What does the selection from "An Invisible Thread" show that "A Simple Act" is unable to show b/c of the diff. POV
Maurice's relationship with his wife
Laura's actual feelings
Maurice as a grown man
Laura's first meeting with Maurice
59
Which of the following best defines the word "lamented"?
expressed annoyance at
showed appreciation for
showed anger about
expressed sorrow about
60
What does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?
If she becomes a prodigy she'll become sad and unpleasant
If she doesn't become a prodigy she'll never succeed in life
She has the power to decide for herself who she will be
She can be the prodigy her mother wants her to be
61
What does "A Simple Act" explain that is not explained in the selection from "An Invisible Thread?"
the significance of Maurice in Laura's life
the significance of the title An Invisible Thread
the significance of Laura's in Maurice's life
the significance of the toast the Maurice makes
62
Choose the phrase that uses "diversity" correctly.
The company needed diversity in their singular product.
Singers, dancers, actors, and painters showed great diversity
The neighborhood of only Americans was very diverse
The army shows great diversity in their uniforms
63
What is the cultural context of the story?
People made suggestions but never acted on them
People preferred the safety of staying put
People hoped they could find a better life
People loved embarking on new adventures
64
What does the narrator think will happen to the characters who buy his belongings?
They will suffer a similar fate
They will have better luck in life
They will never use what they buy
They will regret their cheapness
65
What type of quizzes did the mother have Amy do?
Language quizzes
History quizzes
Quizzes on important dates
Quizzes on the capitals of countries
66
Who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?
Laura's sister
a panhandler
His teacher
his mother
67
What is the external conflict between the mother and the daughter?
The mother and daughter fight about money
Amy is fighting with her mother about practicing her piano
Amy is constantly fighting with her mother about being a prodigy.
The mother and daughter fight about living in America
68
What loss happened to the family in China to cause such hurt when Amy said she wished she were dead?
The mother lost her mother
two daughters, twin baby girls, died.
The mother lost her house
The mother lost her husband
69
When the narrator says "You're not being only junk, you're buying junked lives!" What does he mean?
The people who owned the junk have lives that now seem worthless.
The value of junk is only clear to those who can learn to appreciate it.
Only people with bad taste would accumulate so much stuff.
Those who buy other's junk have little meaning in their lives.
70
What did the mother do for Amy to take piano lessons?
teach Amy herself
borrowed money
cleaned houses
get another job
71
Which sentence best explains what drives the narrator to act bored?
She believes that the tests represent her mom's anger at her.
She decides that she won't be pushed into becoming a prodigy.
She realizes that learning piano is more interesting than tests.
She feels like a failure when she doesn't know the test answers.
72
Which statement best describes Maurice and Laura when they are proposing a toast?
Maurice is a grown man, and Laura is celebrating her 50th birthday
Maurice has just gotten married and Laura is attending the wedding
Maurice and Laura have reunited after many years
Maurice is a young boy and Laura is a working woman
73
What does sharing food most likely represent to Maurice?
being pitied by others
exchanging unusual ideas
An accepting family bond
wealth and privelege
74
What are the characters selling?
extra food they have in their pantry
horses they hope to get cash for
the house they no longer plan to live in
belongings they can no longer carry on their journey
75
Which sentence best explains what the daughter believes?
If her mom wants her to have a talent, her mom must not value her as she is
She doesn't deserve her mother's efforts to improve her?
She must work harder than other people to succeed.
Her mom must realize that she is not a genius
76
Which statement best sums up the theme of the story?
A parent's expectations inspire a child's achievements.
Accepting oneself is more important than success.
Determination is more important than genius.
A happy family requires obedient children.
77
Cassie was chosen to be the class monitor. What does "monitor" mean in this sentence?
a device that detects dangerous substances
a person who gives directions to others
a device that is often attached to a computer
A student appointed to help the teacher
78
Why did Amy dislike Waverly so much?
Waverly was not as talented as Amy
Waverly had lots of trophies
Waverly bullied Amy
Waverly was taller than Amy

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