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1st Reading Lit: Shadow of Change

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Question 1

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1. Read the sentence from the passage. “ ‘[Winter] will seem like a thousand years away.’ ” Why does the author use the figurative language found in the sentence?

(A) to emphasize the distance Anne will be traveling

(B) to foreshadow the events that will happen when Anne leaves

(C) to emphasize the amount of time Anne will be away from home

(D) to foreshadow the feelings that Anne shares later about winter

Question 2

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2. Read the sentence from the passage. “I feel that I can face an army with banners—or all the professors of Redmond in one fell phalanx—with a chum like Priscilla by my side.” Which word from the sentence suggests a feeling of familiarity ?

(A) army

(B) banners

(C) professors

(D) chum

Question 3

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3. How does the setting of the passage affect Anne?

(A) The quiet, sleepy setting makes Anne feel impatient, and it encourages her to apply to a school that is far from home.

(B) The isolated setting makes Anne feel lonely, so she constantly searches for people she can spend time with.

(C) The setting’s comforting familiarity makes Anne feel melancholy because she will soon be leaving to attend college.

(D) The setting’s natural beauty makes Anne feel inspired to look for other beautiful places once she moves away.

Question 4

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4. How does the author contrast the points of view of Anne and Diana?

(A) by indicating their distinct opinions about Anne’s school

(B) by describing their different ideas about Anne’s possible future

(C) by showing the differences Anne and Diana have on communicating

(D) by showing the deep appreciation that Anne and Diana have for nature

Question 5

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5. Which analysis identifies the theme that is most developed over the course of the passage?

(A) The theme “Change is a part of life that must be accepted” is developed through the characters’ actions.

(B) The theme “Nothing equals the beauty of the changing seasons” is developed through the descriptions of various settings.

(C) The theme “Young people should make their own way in the world” is developed through the challenges of the characters’ expressions.

(D) The theme “True friends can share anything with one another” is developed through the events of the plot.