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Funeral cloned 10/2/2020

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Question 1

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What is the meaning of solemn in line 11?

with curiosity

with joy

with anxiety

with seriousness

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Question 6

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What is the best summary of the selection?

A group of boys take their friend into the woods to trick him before he moves.

A group of boys take their friend into the woods to participate in a funeral because he is sick.

A group of boys take their friend into the woods to participate in a goodbye ceremony before he moves.

Question 2

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Read this sentence from the selection.
The ground was thick with pine needles, and soft. My friends picked up big clumps of pine needles and started sprinkling them over my body.

In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

It emphasizes how funny the funeral was.

It helps the reader visualize how Ralph felt during his funeral.

It suggests that Ralph’s friends are not true friends.

Question 3

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Which sentence from the selection best shows the narrator’s optimism about his future?

“I knew I’d never forget that place. Then I stood up and stepped into my new life, whatever that might be.”

We’re having a funeral,” Andy replied with a solemn face.

“He was the brother I never had.”

Question 4

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What is the main theme of the story?

Childhood friendships are hard to understand.

Goodbyes can be hard, but they help us move onto our next chapter in life.

Adults often don’t understand the bond between childhood friends.

Question 5

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Based on lines 25 through 30 of the story, the reader can describe Ralph’s funeral with the word...

Concerning

Heart-felt

Mean