Edge Level A Unit 7 Cluster 1 Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 1. Patricia made many remarks that let Rudy know how she felt about the restaurant EXCEPT A. It is romantic and charming. B. It has cloth napkins and is sophisticated. C. It has beautiful fresh flowers on the table. D. It is very fine and fancy. LA.910.1.7.4 The correct answer is C. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they represent plausible but incorrect distractors based on the text. Option A is incorrect because these are remarks that Patricia says. As the reader learns on page 530, Patricia says, It s so romantic. So sophisticated, so charming Option B is incorrect because these are remarks that Patricia says. As the reader learns on page 530, Patricia says, It s so romantic. So sophisticated, so charming and later she remarks, It s just a very fine restaurant. And look, cloth napkins. How fancy! Option C is correct because this is not a remark made by Patricia. Although the reader learns on page 530 in a stage direction that Patricia sniffs the flower on the table, she never comments on the flowers. Option D is incorrect because these are remarks that Patricia says. As the reader learns on page 530, Patricia says, It s just a very fine restaurant. And look, cloth napkins. How fancy! 2. Gary Soto, the author, brings his characters to life in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 by using their five senses. Which sense was NOT used to develop the character named Juan? F. sight He saw his nephew Rudy and his date in the restaurant. G. smell He smelled the chicken being cooked in the kitchen. H. sound He listened to the sounds he made on the guitar. I. taste He sampled the salsa and chips placed on a nearby table. LA.910.1.7.2 The correct answer is G. Options F, H, and I are incorrect because they represent plausible but incorrect distractors based on the text. Option F is incorrect because the author did use the sense of sight to develop the character of Juan. As the reader learns in a stage direction on page 530 it is Rudy who uses the sense of sight, Rudy sees that it s his uncle Juan, who waves at him. Option G is correct because the author did not use the sense of smell to develop the character of Juan. As the reader learns on page 533, chicken is on the menu at the restaurant when the waiter says, Of course, you can have chicken However, there is no mention of the smell of chicken being cooked. Option H is incorrect because the author did use the sense of sound to develop the character of Juan. As the reader learns in a stage direction on page 530, Juan sits on a stool, places the guitar on his Copyright 2010 The Hampton-Brown Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The National Geographic Society, publishing under the imprints National Geographic School Publishing and Hampton-Brown. Teachers are authorized to reproduce this material in limited quantities and solely for use in their own classrooms.
knee, and strums. He tunes the guitar. In order to tune a guitar, the person playing the guitar must listen to the sounds made when each string is played. Option I is incorrect because the author did use the sense of taste to develop the character of Juan. As the reader learns in a stage direction on page 530, He eyes the salsa and chips on a table and begins to help himself. 3. Read the excerpt from the play. PATRICIA. It s a discriminating restaurant. It s just a very fine restaurant. And look, cloth napkins. How fancy! Which word is most opposite in meaning to the word discriminating as it is used above? A. plain B. deluxe C. extravagant D. elegant LA.910.1.6.8 The correct answer is A. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they represent incorrect meanings (synonyms) of the word being assessed. Definitions are from http://dictionary.reference.com which defines discriminating as having excellent taste or judgment. Option A is correct because it is most opposite in meaning to the word being assessed. Plain is defined as without special pretensions, superiority, elegance, etc.; ordinary. Option B is incorrect because it is similar in meaning to the word being assessed. Deluxe is defined as of special elegance, sumptuousness, or fineness; high or highest in quality, luxury, etc. Option C is incorrect because it is similar in meaning to the word being assessed. Extravagant is defined as going beyond what is deserved or justifiable. Option D is incorrect because it is similar in meaning to the word being assessed. Elegant is defined as tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc. 4. Read the excerpt from the play. PATRICIA. How do you know him? RUDY. Well, he s one of my clients. [PATRICIA gives a baffled look and then stands up when her beeper goes off.] Which word is most opposite in meaning to the word baffled as it is used above? F. bewildered G. confused H. enlightened I. puzzled LA.910.1.6.8 The correct answer is H. Options F, G, and I are incorrect because they represent incorrect meanings (synonyms) of the word being assessed. Hampton Brown Edge Level A, Unit 7, Cluster 1 2 of 7
Definitions are from http://dictionary.reference.com which defines baffle as to confuse, bewilder, or perplex. Option F is incorrect because it is similar in meaning to the word being assessed. Bewilder is defined as to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex. Option G is incorrect because it is similar in meaning to the word being assessed. Confuse is defined as to perplex or bewilder. Option H is correct because it is most opposite in meaning to the word being assessed. Enlighten is defined to give information or understanding to; instruct. Option I is incorrect because it is similar in meaning to the word being assessed. Puzzle is defined as to frustrate or confound, as the understanding; perplex. 5. Patricia thinks that Rudy is A. overprotective B. nervous C. curious D. nice LA.910.2.1.5 The correct answer is D. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they represent accurate interpretations of character, point of view, plot development, setting, conflict, or theme. Option A is incorrect because this is not Patricia s opinion of Rudy. Instead, it is her mother that Patricia thinks is overprotective. As the reader learns on page 534, Patricia says of her mother, But, you know, she s kind of overprotective. She thinks I m at the library right now. Option B is incorrect because this is not Patricia s opinion of Rudy. As the reader learns on page 536 when Rudy talks to his Uncle Juan saying, You re making me nervous. And, later, on page 538 Rudy is acting nervously as the reader learns in the stage directions, RUDY. [looks around nervously, then addresses his friend] Alex. Option C is incorrect because this is not Patricia s opinion of Rudy. As the reader learns on page 538 it is the Old Man who is curious about Alex as he notices the OLD MAN, who is looking at him curiously]. Option D is correct because as the reader learns on page 534 when Patricia says to Rudy, As sweet as you are, how could you be trouble? I mean, you re nicer than most boys, and not stupid either Hampton Brown Edge Level A, Unit 7, Cluster 1 3 of 7
Edge Level A Unit 7 Cluster 1 Oranges 6. Both Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 and Oranges are about different boys on dates. In both cases, the boys had financial troubles. They took actions to make up for the fact that they did not have enough money to pay for what their dates wanted EXCEPT F. one boy paid with cash and a piece of fruit. G. one boy asked for only a small soda and crackers. H. one boy accepted money from a relative and a friend. I. one boy decided to buy only one piece of candy. LA.910.1.7.4 The correct answer is I. Options F, G, and H are incorrect because they represent correct causal relationships based on the text. Option F is incorrect because this happened in Oranges. As the reader learns on page 543, I fingered / A nickel in my pocket / And when she lifted a chocolate / That cost a dime, / I didn t say anything. / I took the nickel from / My pocket, then an orange, / And set them quietly on / The counter. When I looked up, / The lady s eyes met mine, / And held them, knowing / Very well what it was all / About. Option G is incorrect because this happened in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1. As the reader learns on page 533 Rudy says, I think I m going to order just a little bit. Crackers and a small diet soda with no ice Option H is incorrect because this happened in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1. As the reader learns on page 536 in a stage direction that Juan dips into his pocket for crumpled dollar bills. (He says) Here, dude. This might help out. And, on page 539, in a stage direction, Alex stuffs a wad of money into Rudy s shirt pocket. Option I is correct because this did not happen in either selection. Chocolate is the purchase made by the narrator in Oranges. However, there was never a consideration of buying more than one piece. His date picked only one ten-cent piece of chocolate as the reader learns on page 543, I turned to the candies / Tiered like bleachers, / And asked what she wanted And when she lifted a chocolate / That cost a dime 7. What do Rudy in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 and the narrator in Oranges have in common? A. The boys held their dates hands as they walked along. B. The boys had to borrow money from a relative to pay for their dates. C. The boys bought something for their dates to eat. D. The boys were each out with a girl two grades ahead of them. LA.910.1.7.7 The correct answer is C. Options A, B, and D are incorrect comparisons. Hampton Brown Edge Level A, Unit 7, Cluster 1 4 of 7
Option A is incorrect because this did not happen in both selections; it only happened in Oranges. As the reader learns on page 544, I took my girl s hand / In mine for two blocks. Option B is incorrect because this did not happen in both selections; it only happened in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1. As the reader learns in a stage direction on page 536 that Rudy s Uncle Juan dips into his pocket for crumpled dollar bills. (He says) Here, dude. This might help out. Option C is correct because this happened in both selections. As the reader learns in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 on page 533 Patricia orders I m gonna have the Texas burger with jalapeño cheese. Jumbo fries, a chocolate milkshake, a Caesar salad with garlic dressing. And a large homemade root beer. In Oranges the narrator buys a piece of candy for his date as the reader learns on page 543, I turned to the candies / Tiered like bleachers, / And asked what she wanted And when she lifted a chocolate / That cost a dime Option D is incorrect because this did not happen in both selections; it only happened in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1. As the reader learns on page 529, Rudy, a high school freshman, has a big date with Patricia, a junior. As the reader learns on page 542, the narrator in Oranges is young, The first time I walked / With a girl, I was twelve but no information is provided as to the age or grade of the girl. 8. Gary Soto, the author of Oranges tells the reader twice that it is December (in line 5 and line 53). The author used many ways to let the reader know that this date occurred in the wintertime EXCEPT F. They are walking in the fog. G. There is frost on the ground. H. His date is wearing gloves on her hands. I. He can see his breath. LA.910.2.1.5 The correct answer is F. Options G, H, and I are incorrect because they represent facts, details, or ideas drawn from the text but unrelated to the question being asked. Option F is correct because this is not an indication of winter. As the reader learns on pages 543 and 544, Outside, / A few cars hissing past, / Fog hanging like old / Coats between the trees Fog is defined in http://dictionary.reference.com as a mass of droplets of condensed water vapor suspended in the air, often greatly reducing visibility, corresponding to a cloud but at a lower level. Option G is incorrect because the presence of frost on the ground does occur in winter. As the reader learns on page 542, Frost cracking / Beneath my steps, my breath / Before me, then gone Option H is incorrect because people wear hand coverings when it is cold in the winter. As the reader learns on page 542, She came out pulling / At her gloves Option I is incorrect because he can see his breath which happens in the winter. As the reader learns on page 542, my breath / Before me, then gone 9. Food is an important issue in these two selections. Based on the behavior of the characters in the two selections, with which statement would Gary Soto NOT agree? A. Food can be sold to earn money. B. Food must always be paid for. C. Food can be used in payment like one would use cash. Hampton Brown Edge Level A, Unit 7, Cluster 1 5 of 7
D. Food is sometimes bought as a gift. LA.910.1.7.2 The correct answer is B. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they represent incorrect interpretations of the author s purpose or perspective. Option A is incorrect because Rudy earns money for his date by selling apples. As the reader learns on 529 that Rudy, even earned extra cash by selling apples with his friend Alex. Option B is correct because not all the food consumed by characters was paid for. As the reader learns in a stage direction on page 530, Juan eats some food without paying for it, He eyes the salsa and chips on a table and begins to help himself. When the waiter returns with flowers for a table, Juan returns quickly to his stool. Option C is incorrect because the narrator in Oranges uses his nickel and an orange to pay for the chocolate for his date. As the reader learns on page 543, I fingered / A nickel in my pocket / And when she lifted a chocolate / That cost a dime, / I didn t say anything. / I took the nickel from / My pocket, then an orange, / And set them quietly on / The counter. Option D is incorrect because both boys bought food for their dates. Rudy bought a complete meal for Patricia as the reader learns on page 533, Patricia orders I m gonna have the Texas burger with jalapeño cheese. Jumbo fries, a chocolate milkshake, a Caesar salad with garlic dressing. And a large homemade root beer. In Oranges the narrator just buys a piece of candy for his date as the reader learns on page 543, I turned to the candies / Tiered like bleachers, / And asked what she wanted And when she lifted a chocolate 10. Read the excerpt from The Writer and His Experiences about the author of these two selections, Gary Soto. Soto goes on to say that people of different times and places share more than they may realize. We like to eat, we like to love, we like to enjoy our free time and friendship. These things don t change, no matter what. Which of the elements mentioned above do the characters of these two selections NOT have in common? F. friendship G. liking to eat H. enjoying free time I. liking to love LA.910.1.7.7 The correct answer is F. Options G, H, and I are incorrect because they represent incorrect comparisons. The excerpt is found on page 528. Option F is correct because friendship is only a part of Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 where the friendship between Rudy and Alex is evident they sold apples together and Alex loans Rudy some money to help pay for the meal. As the reader learns on page 538 when the Old Man says to Alex, Say, you re the one who sold me the apples, no? [pointing to Rudy] With your friend there, no? and later on page 539 in a stage direction, [Alex stuffs a wad of money into Rudy s shirt pocket ]. Option G is incorrect because in both selections, buying and eating food is very important to the plot. In Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 Rudy buys a large dinner for Patricia and a soda and crackers for himself. In Hampton Brown Edge Level A, Unit 7, Cluster 1 6 of 7
Oranges the narrator buys a chocolate for his date. Option H is incorrect because both main characters enjoy spending their free time with a special girl. In Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 they go to a restaurant while in Oranges they go to a drugstore and then for a walk outside. Option I is incorrect because both main characters want to find love of a sort. They are each on a date with a girl who they like. Rudy and Patricia go to a restaurant in Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1 while the narrator and his date in Oranges are out in the night, holding hands, walking together. Hampton Brown Edge Level A, Unit 7, Cluster 1 7 of 7