Bethoven Paired Texts

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11 questions
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Which details from “How They Croaked” reveal how Beethoven was still able to
compose music even after he lost his hearing? Select TWO correct answers.

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In “How They Croaked” paragraph 2, what key idea does the reader learn about
Beethoven?

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Which conclusion about Beethoven is supported by BOTH “How They Croaked” and “All About Beethoven”?

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Read the dictionary entry.

audience

1. a group of people gathered to see or hear something
2. the people reached by television, radio, or newspaper
3. a chance to be heard by someone in power


Which definition best matches the meaning of audience in “All About Beethoven,”
paragraph 1?

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What key idea about Beethoven is important to BOTH ”How They Croaked” and “All About Beethoven”?

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Read the question carefully.
Then, put your answer in the box provided.

In “All About Beethoven” paragraph 2, why did Beethoven move to Vienna?

Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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Why did the author write “All About Beethoven”?

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8. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A

What can the reader conclude about Beethoven in “How They Croaked”?

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Part B

Which detail from the text supports the answer in Part A?

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Select TWO sentences that should be included in a summary of “How They
Croaked”.

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How are the ideas about Beethoven in “How They Croaked” DIFFERENT from the
ideas in “All About Beethoven”?