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End of Cycle 3 Skills Check_7th grade 2024-2025

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Question 1

1.

Part A: Which word best describes the tone of paragraph 27 of the passage?

A. tense

B. eager

C. consoling

D. desperate

Question 2

2.

Part B: Select two details from paragraph 27 that most contribute to the tone identified in Part A?

A. "..for most of an hour.."

B. "..tempers began to rise.."

C. "..a pitcher of cold juice.."

D. "..a beautiful red carriage.."

E. "..fearful of losing her wish.."

F. "..lower the price." 

Question 3

3.

Part A: Which phrase best describes how the author of The Black Pearl develops the theme that people's fortunes are beyond their control?

A. by hinting that pearl divers have cheated Senor Salazar in the past

B. by showing that the dealers will offer Senor Salazar less than he wants for the pearl

C. by showing that Senor Salazar's family disagrees with him about whether the pearl is valuable

D. by hinting that Senor Salazar's neighbors are only interested in the wealth he could gain from the pearl

Question 4

4.

Part B: Which evidence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

"The excitement in the town had died after a couple of days, but when word got around that the dealers were going to Salazars to buy the great black pearl a crowd followed them and stood outside our gate." (paragraph 1)

"The four men looked at each other and smiled thin smiles, as if to say that they had made up their minds already about what they would pay." (paragraph 11)

"At last Senor Martin used the calipers and placed the pearl on the scales. His readings were the same as I had made, almost." (paragraph 23)

"You found that the dealers are not so generous with their money as we are here in La Paz. And you came home after the long journey with your tail between your legs." (paragraph 31)

Question 5

5.

In paragraphs 6 and 7, the author uses figurative language to describe the pearl. Identify the types of figurative language used and explain their impact.

Question 6

6.

How does the figurative language in paragraph 31 impact the story?

It emphasizes the unkindness of the pearl buyers

It illustrates why the father should take the money for the pearl

It compares the pearl buyers from different places

It shows the need to go elsewhere to sell the pearl

Question 7

7.

Part A: What does the word hire mean as it is used in the last stanza of "The Last Bargain"?

A. to make an insincere offer that will soon be forgotten

B. to form an agreement that is based on an exchange of goods

C. to form a relationship that is based on a feeling of understanding

D. to make a quick promise that will be ignored when interest is gone

Question 8

8.

Part B: Which evidence from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?

A. "...glistened on the sand.." (line 13)

B. "..playing with shells." (line 14)

C. "..raised his head.." (line 15)

D. "..seemed to know me.." (line 15)

Question 9

9.

Part A: What does line 9 of "The Last Bargain" reveal about the speaker?

The speaker is insulted by the offer

The speaker is not able to express his wishes

The speaker is not interested in gaining wealth

The speaker is becoming frustrated with others

Question 10

10.

Part B: Which evidence from the poem supports the answer to Part A?

“. . . houses stood with shut doors.” (line 5)

. “‘I will hire you with my money.’” (line 8)

“. . . she went back alone into the dark.” (line 12)

“‘I hire you with nothing.’” (line 15)

Question 11

11.

Part A: How does the word choice in the last stanza of "The Last Bargain" most affect the meaning of the poem?

A. by indicating the speaker's conflicting thoughts

B. by revealing that the speaker is dazzled by beauty

C. by emphasizing the speaker's appreciation of simplicity

D. by suggesting that the speaker is thinking about the future

Question 12

12.

Part B: Which evidence from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?

A. "..glistened on the sand.." (line 13)

B. "..sea waves broke.." (line 13)

C. "A child sat.." (line 14)

D. "From thenceforward.." (line 16)

Question 13

13.

What is the tone of lines 5-10? Explain your answer in 3-4 sentences, citing at least two pieces of evidence.

Question 14

14.

You have read a passage from The Black Pearl, which is told from a child's point of view. Retell the story from another point of view (the mom, the dad, or one of the buyers). Be sure to include the character's thoughts and feelings throughout the events.