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Think Up Assessment - RL 7.4 - "Jan Street Chase" & "Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman" (7.4)

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Read the passage using your Scratch Paper Strategies and answer each question.
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Use “Jan Street Chase” to answer questions 1–5.

What is the effect of the alliteration in this sentence: “The pig slipped and slid down Jan Street, darting and dodging all efforts to corral him”?
It establishes the setting in the story.
It repeats an important idea in the story.
It helps create a humorous voice in the story.
It helps characterize the main character in the story.
What does the word proximity mean in the sentence “Chloe positioned herself in the middle of the street, painfully aware of their proximity to heavy traffic on the highway”?
appearance
instructions
nearness
responsibility
Why does Chloe have mixed feelings about her new home?
She is used to being around animals all the time.
She misses the freedom and opportunity of farm life.
She dislikes the amount of traffic that runs through town.
She thinks that the town’s officials are not capable of doing their jobs.
Which sentence from the story supports the answer to Question 3?
“There were no adventures to be had on Jan Street.”
“‘That would be six lanes of certain death and destruction—for the pig and any unsuspecting drivers.’”
“The older of the two men stopped to catch his breath, leaning forward and supporting himself with his hands on his knees.”
“‘We’re trying to help you, silly little pig,’ Chloe called to the not-so-little escapee.”
What is the main way the setting shapes the story’s plot?
It puts the pig at risk of injury.
It helps Chloe make new friends.
It provides the pig with a way to hide.
It offers Chloe enjoyable experiences.
Use “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman” to answer questions 6–9.

Based on his actions in the poem, which word describes the speaker?
assertive
compassionate
dedicated
patient
How does the rhyme scheme affect the poem?
It establishes a rhythm that creates continuity among the stanzas.
It emphasizes the most important ideas by repeating them.
It highlights the use of imagery and figurative language.
It helps the poet develop the theme of the poem.
Why does the poet use a dash in the third stanza?
to create a pause to maintain the meter of the poem
to provide a break in the line to allow the reader to process the events
to establish a contrast between the attitudes of the speaker and the poet
to separate the speaker’s narration of the events from his reflection on the events
How does the third stanza contribute to the poem?
It reflects the speaker’s awareness that it is every man’s fate to grow old like Simon Lee.
It shows the speaker’s feeling of satisfaction over having been helpful to Simon Lee.
It highlights the speaker’s suspicion that Simon Lee is not in the best of health.
It emphasizes the speaker’s surprise at the depth of Simon Lee’s gratitude.
Use “Jan Street Chase” and “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman” to answer questions 10–13.

What is a similarity between Chloe in “Jan Street Chase” and the speaker in “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman”?
They take action when they see people in need.
They become upset when things do not go as planned.
They understand how to use their wits to solve problems.
They see their environments change as the result of the events.
Which theme is expressed in both the story and the poem?
Establishing a friendship takes empathy and understanding.
Certain problems can only be solved through quick thinking.
An unexpected experience may change one’s perspective.
Spending time outdoors can make a person feel inspired.
Which statement accurately describes the point of view in both “Jan Street Chase” and “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman”?
The story and the poem provide the perspective of an outside narrator.
The story and the poem provide a first-person view of the events that take place.
The story and the poem provide the reader with access to the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
The story and the poem provide the reader with access to the thoughts and feelings of Chloe and the speaker.
How is the tone of “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman” different from the tone of “Jan Street Chase”?
The tone of “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman” is humble, while the tone of “Jan Street Chase” is boastful.
The tone of “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman” is somber, while the tone of “Jan Street Chase” is amusing.
The tone of “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman” is cheerful, while the tone of “Jan Street Chase” is resentful.
The tone of “Simon Lee: The Old Huntsman” is mysterious, while the tone of “Jan Street Chase” is informative.