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ELA 7 -- Reading Literary Text
By Lauren Lancaster
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Question 1
1.
Genre: This excerpt falls into which literary category?
fantasy
myth
realistic fiction
action/adventure
Question 2
2.
Inferences: What can you determine about Gretchen based on her reaction to seeing Richard?
Gretchen did not know Richard was coming to see her and is not happy to see him.
Gretchen has been expecting Richard and is excited for him to meet her family.
Gretchen has no idea who Richard is and wishes he would leave.
Gretchen met Richard once many years ago, but has forgotten who he is.
Question 3
3.
Central Idea: Which statement shows the central idea of this excerpt?
Gretchen's house is hard to reach and worth a lot of money.
Richard is trying to steal from Gretchen and her family.
Gretchen and her family are suspicious of Richard.
Richard is comforted by Gretchen and her family after his dangerous journey.
Question 4
4.
Theme: What is one theme of this excerpt connected with the interactions between the characters?
Those who care about you will comfort you.
It's dangerous to travel through the mountains at night.
Gretchen and her family are safe in their home.
Richard is too adventurous for his own good.
Question 5
5.
Summary: Which statement best summarizes this excerpt?
I don't think Richard should have crossed the footbridge.
A man climbs a mountain to see someone.
Richard rode in a carriage (or a hack) then crossed a footbridge.
After a dangerous trip up a mountain, Richard is greeted warmly by Gretchen and her family.
