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New Jersey Grade 9 Unit 1 ELA Literary Analysis Practice Assessment

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Question 13

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Write an essay that analyzes how the narrators relate the events about the journeys in a manner that builds mystery and/or tension. Be sure to use support from both texts in developing your response.

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Question 1

1.

In paragraph 9, what does the phrase "a desire not to appear green" suggest about George?

A. That he wants to appear healthy and energetic

B. That he wants other people to think he is clever and mature

C. That he wants to be well-mannered throughout his trip

D. That he wants other people to learn from his high moral standards

Question 2

2.

Which quotation provides evidence that contradicts the answer to Question 1?

A. “All through his boyhood and young manhood George Willard had been in the habit of walking on Trunion Pike.” (paragraph 4)

B. “Tom Willard carried his bag. The son had become taller than the father.” (paragraph 6)

C. “On the station platform everyone shook the young man’s hand.” (paragraph 7)

D. “One looking at him would not have thought him particularly sharp.” (paragraph 13)

Question 3

3.

Which statement describes George’s interaction with the townspeople in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the story?

A. The townspeople wish George well, but their attention makes him uncomfortable.

B. The townspeople eagerly await George’s departure, and he is glad to be seeking new adventures elsewhere.

C. The townspeople support George’s ambitions, and he resolves to fulfill their hopes for him.

D. The townspeople and George will miss each other, but he is comforted by their heartfelt goodbyes.

Question 4

4.

Select one quotation from paragraph 7 and one quotation from paragraph 8 that best support the answer to Part A.

A. “Then they talked of their own affairs.” (paragraph 7)

B. “Even Will Henderson, who was lazy and often slept until nine, had got out of bed.” (paragraph 7)

C. “In two words she voiced what everyone felt. ‘Good luck,’ she said sharply and then turning went on her way.” (paragraph 7)

D. “When the train came into the station George felt relieved. He scampered hurriedly aboard.” (paragraph 8)

E. “Helen White came running along Main Street hoping to have a parting word with him, but he had found a seat and did not see her.” (paragraph 8)

F. “It was a commonplace enough incident with him.” (paragraph 8)

Question 5

5.

Which statement best describes a central theme of the story?

A. Leaving home is a common rite of passage that can be marked by a variety of emotions.

B. People who choose to pursue a new life elsewhere can cause resentment in those who stay behind.

C. Leaving familiar surroundings can prompt one to place added importance on family and friends.

D. Major life changes are generally accompanied by a focus on important events in one’s life.

Question 6

6.

Which two statements from the passage provide the best support for the answer to Question 5?

A. “George crept past the cot and went out into the silent deserted main street.” (paragraph 2)

B. “All through his boyhood and young manhood George Willard had been in the habit of walking on Trunion Pike.” (paragraph 4)

C. “‘Hey, you George. How does it feel to be going away?’ they asked.” (paragraph 4)

D. “Tom had seen a thousand George Willards go out of their towns to the city.” (paragraph 8)

E. “George glanced up and down the car to be sure no one was looking, then took out his pocketbook and counted his money.” (paragraph 9)

F. “The young man’s mind was carried away by his growing passion for dreams.” (paragraph 13)

Question 7

7.

What does the term 'endless drudgeries' mean as it is used in paragraph 37?

ongoing personal needs

continuous deep poverty

constant unpleasant chores

unresolved family conflicts

Question 8

8.

Which quotation shows the best example of 'endless drudgeries' as defined in Question 7?

A. 'A sickening chill struck into Howard’s soul as he looked at it all.' (paragraph 31)

B. '. . . he could hear a woman’s fretful voice and the impatient jerk and jar of kitchen things, indicative of ill-temper or worry.' (paragraph 37)

C. '. . . he stood there, ragged, ankle-deep in muck, his sleeves rolled up, a shapeless old straw hat on his head.' (paragraph 42)

D. ''I’ll be in soon’s I strain the milk and wash the dirt off my hands.''' (paragraph 44)

Question 9

9.

How does the author most develop Howard’s character over the course of the passage?

A. through Howard’s interactions and conversations with William

B. through Howard’s longing to see his mother again

C. through Howard’s responses to the setting during his journey to Grant’s house

D. through Howard’s reactions to his past memories and present events

Question 10

10.

Which two quotations best support the answer to Question 9?

A. “They climbed slowly among the hills, and the valley they had left grew still more beautiful as the squalor of the little town was hid by the dusk of distance.” (paragraph 4)

B. “It called back to Howard the days when he and Grant, his younger brother, had fished in this little brook for trout, with trousers rolled above the knee and wrecks of hats upon their heads.” (paragraph 5)

C. “Finding the silence broken, William asked the first question since he met Howard. ‘Le’ ‘s see: you’re a show feller now?’” (paragraph 7)

D. “Howard broke out, pointing to one of the houses farther up the Coolly. ‘It’ll be a surprise to them, won’t it?’” (paragraph 12)

E. “His brother was awaiting him there, and his mother, whom he had not seen for ten years and who had lost the power to write.” (paragraph 28)

F. “As they gazed in silence at each other, Howard divined something of the hard, bitter feeling that came into Grant’s heart, as he stood there, ragged, ankle-deep in muck, his sleeves rolled up, a shapeless old straw hat on his head.” (paragraph 42)

Question 11

11.

Which is a theme reflected in both the passage from “Departure” and the passage from “Up the Coolly”?

Nature can provide a peaceful place for reflection.

Sometimes it is comforting to be left alone.

There is often a vast difference between memory and reality.

One’s upbringing can greatly impact relationships with others.

Question 12

12.

Choose two quotations, one from each passage, that best support the answer in Question 11.

A. “On the April morning he wanted to go there again, to walk again in the silence.” (from “Departure”)

B. “When the train started Tom Little punched his ticket, grinned and, although he knew George well and knew on what adventure he was just setting out, made no comment.” (from “Departure”)

C. “The young man, going out of his town to meet the adventure of life, began to think but he did not think of anything very big or dramatic.” (from “Departure”)

D. “It called back to Howard the days when he and Grant, his younger brother, had fished in this little brook for trout . . . .” (from “Up the Coolly”)

E. “He retained through it all a certain freshness of enjoyment that made him one of the best companions in the profession . . . .” (from “Up the Coolly”)

F. “All the joy of the home-coming was gone, when the figure arose from the cow and approached the gate . . . .” (from “Up the Coolly”)

Question 14

14.

Which statement describes the narrator’s point of view in the story?

He shows limited understanding of the situation to produce irony.

He shows omniscience to produce humor.

He shows limited understanding of the situation to produce suspense.

He shows omniscience to produce tension.

Question 15

15.

Select the sentence from the story that best supports the answer to Question 14.

“I said to myself: ‘Look out, old ferret! They have something in store for you.’” (paragraph 4)

“‘They must have planned some good joke. Assuredly I am to be the victim of the joke.’” (paragraph 5)

“I scented a practical joke in the air, as a dog scents game. But what was it?” (paragraph 6)

“Everything seemed quiet in the château.” (paragraph 12)

Question 16

16.

Which sentence best describes the narrator’s actions that advance the plot?

He shares that he is fond of practical jokes.

He pretends as though nothing is wrong.

He goes to bed later than the other guests.

He guards against a practical joke.

Question 17

17.

Which sentence from the story best supports the answer in Question 16?

"I do not care to know people who are not.” (paragraph 2)

“And I did not want to be caught.” (paragraph 11)

“I dragged all these objects into the very middle of the room, facing the entrance door.” (paragraph 11)

“Then I extinguished all the candles, and, groping my way, I slipped under the bedclothes.” (paragraph 11)

Question 18

18.

In paragraph 6, what is the impact of the phrase "an object of suspicion" on the tone of the story?

It helps create a cynical tone.

It helps create a frightening tone.

It helps create a jovial tone.

It helps create a hopeless tone

Question 19

19.

In paragraph 6, which detail has a similar impact on tone as the phrase "an object of suspicion"?

". . . the whole household came to escort me to my room." (paragraph 7)

"The shutters, large wooden shutters, were open." (paragraph 10)

"If they were spying on me, as I supposed, they must . . . ." (paragraph 11)

"So I made up my mind to go to bed." (paragraph 11)

Question 20

20.

Which sentence states a theme the author develops over the course of the story?

One’s first instincts should always be trusted.

Acting on one’s fears can cause them to come true.

Old friends can quickly turn into new enemies.

The unexpected should always be expected.

Question 21

21.

Which detail best helps to refine the theme the author develops over the course of the story?

 “I thought: ‘Here are people who have more than their share of amusement, and apparently without reason.’” (paragraph 5)

 “I was going perhaps to receive a cold shower-bath from overhead, or perhaps, the moment I stretched myself out, to find myself sinking to the floor with my mattress.” (paragraph 11)

 “For at least another hour I remained awake, starting at the slightest sound.” (paragraph 12)

 “The precautions I had taken in closing the shutters and going to sleep in the middle of the room had only brought about the practical joke I had been trying to avoid.” (paragraph 16)