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"Marigolds" Test

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Briefly describe why Lizabeth's and the other children's actions against John Burke and Miss Lottie were perverse.

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In the last paragraph, the narrator stated that "desprite my wild contrition, she [Miss Lottie] never planted marigolds again." We also know Lizabeth was forever changed by the incident of ripping up the marigolds. In her new-found knowledge about the world and adulthood and Miss Lottie, create a dialogue that might have taken place between Lizabeth and Miss Lottie in the days that followed.

Remember the following things:
1. Start your narrative in the days that immediately followed Lizabeth's destruction (After lines 365-366).
2. Use dialogue with proper punctuation between the characters.
3. Remember to start a new line every time someone new is speaking.
4. Make sure your conversation comes to a nice conclusion.
5. Use what you already know about the characters to help create a reasonable conversation--do NOT introduce new characters or any new wild twists to the story that doesn't fit in with the existing conclusion.

Until a month ago, Eva and Aaron had been inseparable. But now all Aaron could do was to gaze at Eva as she strolled arm in arm with Sam. "What does she see in that guy?" Aaron muttered none too confidently. So, when Aaron saw that Eva had left a note on Sam's dorm-room door saying, "Meet me at 8 p.m.," Aaron removed it.

What do you infer is Aaron's motivation for removing the note?
curiosity
kindness
jealousy
happiness
As he entered the apartment, Dwayne shook the snow from his coat. He realized that the apartment was dark. The sound of soft, smooth jazz music drifted soothingly to his ears from an old, beat-up stereo. What was going on?

Which detail creates a romantic mood?
the snow on Dwayne's coat
smooth jazz music
an old, beat-up stereo
"What's going on?"
Roberto's grandfather had been a drummer in his college marching band. In his college years, Roberto's father had played the tuba in his marching band. His mother had played clarinet alongside him. So, Roberto was determined to one day fulfill his destiny—to play the flute in his college marching band.

What is Roberto's directly stated motivation?
to be a drummer
to be a leader at school
to play in a marching band
to attend college
Nellie and Rosie peered from the wings. "I hope there's an agent out there!" Rosie whispered.
Nellie shivered a little. It was hard enough for her to perform in public without imagining that people were watching her critically. Rosie always seemed so poised and graceful. She probably would be recruited by a major company in Pittsburgh or Houston. Nellie danced for herself. She loved music and the way it made her feel.

What is Rosie's motivation for performing?
She wants to make lots of money.
She hopes to dance professionally.
She loves the way dancing feels.
She enjoys all physical activity.
If you remember mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader. Read the following passage and select the words that best describe the mood.

Stuart and his family sat glued to their seats in anxious anticipation. They could hardly believe that Anna had been chosen to be a contestant on a reality show! Anna had made it to the final elimination. Would she win? Stuart nervously tapped his foot. "Shhh, everybody!" his father urged. "The show's about to start." The room fell quiet as everyone eyed the TV.
scary and dangerous
exciting and suspenseful
comfortable and relaxed
tense and angry
It was a new morning. Kathleen got out of bed and stretched as she walked to the window. She looked down at the young, green trees surrounding the garden below. The sun had just come up. The sky was blue, and the air was fresh. Kathleen said to herself, "On a day like this, I'm ready for anything!"

Which detail of the setting does NOT add to the cheerful mood of this passage?
the new morning
Kathleen's bed
the young, green trees
the blue sky and fresh air
Which example of imagery would help create a somber, or sad, mood?
Paint peeled from the walls of the silent, empty playroom.
The roses on the table filled the kitchen with a sweet smell.
Cool, clear water bubbled up from the secret spring.
A warm breeze blew along the sunny beach.
"I'll take the baby out," Grandma said. "Please let me! I haven't seen her since last month."
"That's great, Mom," sighed her daughter. "Maybe I can get a little work done while you're gone. I might even take a quick shower!"
Grandma settled the baby into the stroller, and they started down the street. She put up the awning on the stroller as a few soft raindrops spattered the sidewalk. "We're not turning back now!" she said cheerfully. "A little rain never hurt anyone. Let's go around the block and see what we find."

Which clue most helps you to infer Grandma's motivation for wanting to take the baby on a walk?
speech
thoughts
background information
key events
Princess Rose lived in a magnificent castle high in the mountains. This morning, she and her father, the king, strolled through the sunny countryside and marveled at the beautiful landscape. The colorful flowers waved in the light breeze, and the birds chirped happily as father and daughter sauntered around the bend.

What mood does this description help to create?
scary
pleasant
mysterious
funny
Grida stumbled as he trudged wearily around the side of the gray mountain. The rain pounded him like thick, icy nails. As he looked up, the sight in front of him twisted his stomach into a knot. His heart pounded like a hammer in his chest: Dagon's castle!

Which words best describe the mood here?
sad and angry
happy and warm
comfortable and cheerful
spooky and forbidding
The ship bobbed up and down, back and forth, in the stormy sea. Waves crashed over its sides again and again. Some crew members struggled to take down the sails, which flapped uncontrollably in the high wind. Others worked on deck, furiously bailing water over the side to keep the ship afloat.

The setting of this passage creates a mood of—
peacefulness
dreaminess
anger
wildness
Read the following passage. What do you infer is Hayley's motivation?
"I know that Maggie told me not to look at her diary," mused Hayley. Still, what could be the harm in quickly peeking at a few entries?
Maybe the diary held clues to Maggie's strange behavior. Maybe there were things about Hayley herself!
Hayley opened the diary.
disgust
cruelty
curiosity
anger
The old house was creaking loudly that night. Shadows of tree branches stretched across the walls of Brandon's room like the fingers of an alien hand. He stared at them for a moment. Then, with a shudder, he hid his head under the covers.

Which word best captures the overall mood of this passage?
humorous
peaceful
angry
frightening
The bells in the old tower continued to echo through the rainy morning. Their ringing sounded like shouts of "Guilty!" to Leah.
"If only they would stop!" she thought wildly. She pressed her hands to her ears, trying to block out the sound. It seemed, however, that the bells were growing louder than ever! Leah suddenly screamed, "Someone help me—please!"

The mood of the selection is created through the image of—
the look of the tower
the feel of the rain
the sound of the bells
the feel of Leah's hands
Read the following passage. What two emotions are motivating Josh?
Josh peered under the circus tent. He was desperate to see the lion tamers, acrobats, and clowns. If only he had enough money for a ticket!
Josh knew that if he was caught, he would get into trouble. Carefully, he wriggled his body farther under the tent. In a flash, someone seized his collar and hauled him to his feet.
curiosity and desire for fame
desperation and fear
shyness and humility
depression and loneliness
Read the following passage. Identify the key event that motivates Erica.

"Not again," Erica thought as she spotted Brandon and Shane each carefully concealing his cell phone.
Erica knew that once again, these two intended to text each other the answers to the test.
Erica didn't say anything before because she feared being rejected as a do-gooder. But it felt so disturbing just letting the cheating happen.
"Not this time," Erica sighed as she raised her hand. "Mr. Fujita, may I speak with you outside?"
Erica had felt disturbed before.
Erica doesn't want to be rejected.
Erica sees classmates cheating again.
Erica raises her hand in class.
Squalor means a
dangerous place.
hopeless feeling.
scary situation.
shabby condition.
Stoicism is a
loss of innocence.
willingness to destroy.
lack of emotion.
bitter argument.
What is degradation?
rejection
potential
humiliation
understanding
Someone who feels exuberance is
joyful.
patient.
proud.
determined.
What does bravado mean?
sincere fear
great strength
genuine belief
false courage
It would be perverse to seek retribution for stolen property.
True
False
Impotent people must often show bravado.
True
False
Suppressing a cry of pain shows stoicism.
True
False
A successful person who tells a story about growing up in squalor would be poignant.
True
False
The team who just won 1st place in state would be in a state of degradation.
True
False
The families in Lizabeth's community are
poor.
violent.
hopeful.
isolated.
Why do the children hate the marigolds at Miss Lottie's house?
Miss Lottie has a nicer home than they do.
The flowers prove that Miss Lottie has a lot of money.
Miss Lottie expects the children to weed her garden.
The flowers do not fit in their cheerless lives.
Which event leads Lizabeth to destroy Miss Lottie's marigolds?
She has an argument with her younger brother.
Miss Lottie throws a cane at her for no reason.
She hears her father cry over his lack of a job.
Her mother works late and misses dinner.
What do the marigolds symbolize, or stand for, in the story?
the characters' hopelessness about their futures
the chance for beauty amid an ugly situation
Lizabeth's growth over the course of the story
Miss Lottie's love for her home and her son
The narrator says that the destruction of Miss Lottie's flowers marks the end of
Miss Lottie's life.
summer vacation.
the family's poverty.
Lizbeth's childhood.