In "The Scarlet Ibis," Brother teaches Doodle to walk because he wants to be a good brother to Doodle.

FALSE

In the excerpt from Exploring the Titanic, Captain Smith essentially ignores the repeated warning about the icebergs.

TRUE

In the excerpt from The Titanic's Last Hero, John Harper finds it easier to be heroic because all his friends and family have already died.

FALSE

In The Titanic's Last Hero, John Harrper acts courageously even though he has already had several experiences with almost drowning.

TRUE

In the excerpt from The Titanic's Last Hero, the author portrays most of the passengers as being selfish.

TRUE

In the excerpt from Wonder, Summer originally befriends August because she was asked to do so by her teacher.

FALSE

What literary device is most prominent in "The Scarlet Ibis"?

symbolism

Why does the narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis" cry when Doodle walks for the family?

He is ashamed of his selfishness.

Who is the narrator in "The Scarlet Ibis"?

the unnamed brother

In the excerpt from Exploring the Titanic, why does the author begin with a brief description of the book The Wreck of the Titan?

It foreshadows what would happen to the Titanic.

What is the dramatic irony in the excerpt from Exploring the Titanic?

The reader knows the Titanic is going to sink, but the historical figures do not.

Why is the excerpt from Exploring the Titanic considered narrative nonfiction?

It talks about real-life events in a way that is similarly to a story.

Which of the following quotations from the excerpt from The Titanic's Last Hero reveals the author's opnion?

"This Scotsman's selfless heroism is accentuated by the contrasting conduct of many fellow passengers."

In the excerpts from Wonder, why does Jack not want to sit by August on the first day of school?

He wants to have anormal lunch period with normal kids.

In the excerpts from Wonder, why is Summer a better friend than Jack?

Summer sits with August on the first day and Jack does not. Jack cares more about what others think than being a good friend.

a minor weakness or a serious moral failure

character flaw

the final outcome of a story and the last element of the plot

resolution

a struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside source such as nature

external conflict

a plot development that violates the reader's expectations

plot twist

a struggle that occurs between a character and his own emotions, thoughts, or beliefs

internal conflict