2.12 Unit Test Development Of Theme Part 1

Question: Read the passage; Bul-GO!-gi

Which detail demonstrates the central idea that Seo-Jun is less diligent than his mother was when she was young?

Answer: Seo-Jun just gets by in school.

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Part A-

Which statement best demonstrates the main theme of this text?

Answer: Ji-Suk’s mother loved her daughter, and she was determined for Ji-Suk to be successful in any culture.

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Part B-

Which sentence from the text best develops the theme identified in Part A?

Answer: “Even though she’d made Ji-Suk take Korean lessons every Saturday morning followed by violin lessons in the afternoon—and cooked kimchi and other Korean delicacies with her at least once a week—Ji-Suk’s mother had wanted her to succeed by American standards.”

Question: Read the passage; Bul-GO!-gi

Which sentences from the text best develop the theme of embracing both traditional and new cultural influences?

Answer:

Question: Read the passage; Bul-GO!-gi

Which action of Ji-Suk’s develops the theme that adapting to cultural change is difficult?

Answer: “She wasn’t sure, however, whether she was doing the right thing, as Seo-Jun didn’t seem to want to play sports, nor did he have any serious hobbies.”

Question: Read the passage; Out of Place

One theme in this story is that people often have more in common than they might think.

Which statements develop that theme?

Select each correct answer

Answer: Michelle notices that they both have dark skin and are both outsiders in the nursing home.

Ekran shares stories about his family and his past with Michelle.

Ekran sometimes lives in his own world, so Michelle decides to try to understand that world.

Question: Read the passage; Out of Place

Which detail from the story best develops the theme that trust is only possible with understanding?

Answer: “‘I know he sold your guitar, but you told me yourself he just wants what’s best for you,’ Michelle said, while Philip and the caregiver looked on in amazement as Erkan settled into an armchair.’”

Question: Read the passage; Out of Place

Early in the passage, Erkan is shouting at the nurse and caregiver.

Which sentence demonstrates that Erkan is still connected to reality in spite of his ranting?

Answer: “For you, Michelle, I’ll do it.”

Question: Read the passage; Out of Place

Select the sentence that develops the idea of forming personal opinions beyond those expressed by others.

Answer: Still, Michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that Erkan had a bad reputation among the staff.

Question: Read the passage; Out of Place

Part A-

Which definition of the word stricken is used in this sentence from paragraph 4?

As soon as he saw her, Erkan’s face brightened and he stopped looking like a stricken animal and instead looked like someone who recognized a dear old friend.

Answer: Upset or afflicted