Open Up - Grade 7 - ELA - Module 3 - Mid Unit 2 Assessment

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Directions: Read the final part of the story “The Boy and the Bayonet.” Then answer the question(s) below the passages.

Reread the following excerpt, and answer the question below.

"I'm ashamed to show my face to the boys."
"What you say about de boys? De boys ain't a-goin' to give you an edgication when you need it."

How does the author use this exchange to develop and contrast Bud’s and Hannah’s points of view about Bud going back to school? (RL.7.6)

by showing that Bud is worried about his schoolmates, while Hannah is focused on what he learns

by showing that Bud doesn’t think the school will teach him, while Hannah thinks it will

by showing that Hannah thinks Bud’s schoolmates will waste his time, while Bud is worried about his grades

by showing that Hannah doesn’t think his schoolmates will notice Bud, while Bud is afraid they will

RL.7.6

Read the following excerpt, and answer the question below.

The boys were a little cold to him, and some were brutal. But most of them recognized the fact that what had happened to Tom Harris might have happened to any one of them. Besides, since the percentage had been shown, it was found that "B" had outpointed them in many ways, and so their loss was not due to the one grave error.

How does the author use the paragraph to develop a point of view about Bud's mistake? (RL.7.6)

to explain why the boys were so angry with Bud

to demonstrate that the boys barely noticed Bud’s mistake

to convey how the boys planned to surprise Bud

to show many boys were sympathetic Bud’s mistake

RL.7.6

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. 

Part A 
What is Bud’s reaction when he sees the judge from the competition? (RL.7.3)

He does not recognize him.

He does not react.

He is excited.

He is embarrassed.

RL.7.3

Part B 
Underline the phrase in the passage that best conveys this reaction.

Bud's heart sank when he dropped into his seat in the Assembly Hall to find seated on the platform one of the blue-coated officers who had acted as judge the day before. After the opening exercises were over he was called upon to address the school.

RL.7.3

How does the setting of the school assembly develop the plot? (RL.7.3)

by bringing Bud’s schoolmates together to listen to the captain’s message

by providing an opportunity for Bud’s schoolmates to confront Bud

by allowing Bud to hide in the large crowd that gathers for the officer

by showing why the officer is unable to change the minds of Bud’s schoolmates

RL.7.3

How does the speech given by the captain at the assembly develop the plot?

by encouraging Bud and his classmates to take a new approach in practice

by showing why Bud is likely to leave school

by explaining why Bud disagrees so strongly with his family

by convincing Bud and the others that he performed with courage

RL.7.3

Which of the following phrases best describes the effect that the officer’s speech has on Bud’s point of view about the bayonet incident? (RL.7.6)

“It was most regrettable,”

“Light began to dawn on his face.”

“Why are you not in uniform, sir?”

“Tom could have died.”

Read the following sentence, and answer the question below.

“When he had concluded the Principal called Bud forward, and the boys, even his detractors, cheered as the officer took his hand.”

What is the meaning of detractors as it is used in this sentence? (L.7.4a)

elders

friends

strangers

critics

L.7.4.a

Read the following excerpt from the ending of the story:

There were no more jeers from his comrades, and when he related it all at home that evening there were two more happy hearts in that South Washington cottage.

“I told you we was more prouder dan if you’d won,” said “little sister.”

“An’ what did I tell you ‘bout backin’ out?" asked his mother.

Bud was too happy and too busy to answer; he was brushing his uniform.

How does the author use the dialogue and description at the end of the story to develop the three characters’ points of view? (RL.7.6)

by showing how they all came to agreement about Bud continuing school

by showing how Hannah and “little sister” are surprised about Bud’s reaction

by showing why Bud is reluctant to agree with his family about school

by showing how Hannah and “little sister” are disappointed with Bud’s decision

RL.7.6

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