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Pre-Test CFA Q2

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Question 5

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How does the author’s use of dialogue develop characterization and indirect characterization? (RL.9.3)

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Question 1

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PART A: Which statement expresses the main theme of the story? (RL.9.2)

It’s important to take the opinions of your loved ones into consideration.

There will be consequences if you take justice into your own hands.

No crime is bad enough to warrant another person’s death.

If you commit a crime, you will likely be punished in a similar fashion.

Question 2

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A? (RL.9.1)

“for Judson Webb loved his personal possessions and felt a sense of deep outrage if they were touched by any hand but his own.” (Paragraph 2)

"The law doesn’t call it murder if I shoot a thief who is entering my house by force’” (Paragraph 17)

"We won’t be here till next spring. I can’t bear to think of that deathtrap waiting there all the time.’” (Paragraph 22)

"and don’t worry about your poor, abused little burglar. No one is going to get hurt who hasn’t got it coming to him.’” (Paragraph 25)

Question 3

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How does the conversation between Judson and his wife develop the plot of the passage? (RL.9.3)

It prompts her to go warn Alec’s wife about the poison, which means she is not there to warn Alec about the poisoned whisky when Judson falls.

It causes her to tell Alec and his wife that her husband has poisoned the whiskey, encouraging Alec to retaliate against Judson.

It causes Judson to be distracted by his wife’s obvious distress and not pay attention when he falls or accepts the whiskey from Alec.

It prompts Judson to consider throwing out the poisoned whiskey, which he is unable to do before falling and unknowingly drinking it.

Question 4

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How does the resolution contribute to the theme of the passage? (RL.9.2)

It proves that it’s dangerous to take justice into your own hands.

It shows how paranoia can be deadly for some people.

It emphasizes how dangerous it can be to keep secrets from others.

It stresses the importance of always being aware of your surroundings.

Question 6

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Think about how the setting affects the plot. Why are Judson and Mabel leaving? How does their leaving affect the story? (RL.9.5)