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- 1. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentences from the story.
My name is Thomas, he thought. That... that was the only thing he could remember about his life.
Why does the author include this part of the story?
To show that Thomas is alone
To explain why Thomas ended up in the elevator
To convey why Thomas is eager to find his family.
To explain why Thomas is so confused.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The description of the elevator in paragraph 4 helps the reader understand -
the fear Thomas is experiencing.
how the elevator looks
the recognition Thomas is feeling
the uncertainty of the situation.
- 3. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 6, the word predicament, which is of Latin origin, means -
to contain many elements
a difficult situation
an unplanned decision
having possession
- 4. Multiple Choice
The change in emotion Thomas feels in paragraph 9 is most closely associated with which of the following?
unsure to curiosity
fearful to hopeful
scared to interested
apprehensive to sure
- 5. Multiple Choice
. Read this sentence from the story. “like the workings of an ancient steel factory”
The author uses figurative language in this sentence in order to -
help the reader imagine what Thomas is going through.
emphasize the seriousness of Thomas’ situation.
establish the importance of Thomas’ safety
exaggerate the danger Thomas is in
- 6. Multiple Choice
6. Read the dictionary entry below.
Sour \ˈsau̇ (-!)r\
1 causing or characterized by one of the four basic taste sensations produced chiefly by acids
2 having an acid taste or smell
3 not up to the usual, expected, or standard quality or pitch 4 containing sulfur compounds, especially of petroleum products
Which definition matches the meaning of sour in paragraph 4?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the final lines of the excerpt.
As he scrambled to his feet, he felt the room sway less and less until it finally stilled. Everything fell silent.
What is most likely the purpose of this sentence?
to set the final tone
to resolve Thomas’ problem in the excerpt
to create suspense about what will happen next
to foreshadow an event that will change Thomas’ perspective
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the best summary of the excerpt?
In complete darkness Thomas feels a lurching shudder shake the floor beneath him. His back struck a hard metal wall; he slid along it until he hit the corner of the room. Terror and fear take control of him as he sinks to the floor, pulls his legs up tight against his body, and hopes his eyes would soon adjust to the darkness.
Thomas didn’t understand what was happening. His mind functioned without flaw, trying to calculate his surroundings and knowledge can back to him, facts and images, memories and details of the world and how it works. And yet he didn't know where he came from, or how he'd gotten inside the dark lift, or who his parents were. He didn't even know his last name. Thomas’ fear then became a curiosity to figure out what was really happening.
Thomas was in a room that continued its ascent. Minutes stretched into hours, although it was impossible to know. Strangely enough, he felt his fear replaced by an intense curiosity. He wanted to know where he was and what was happening. With a sudden jolt, he scrambled to his feet, he felt the room sway less and less until it finally stilled. Everything fell silent.
In confusing darkness Thomas realizes he is trapped in an old metal elevator that is ascending. He can remember general bits of information but can only remember his first name, no faces or family. As he continues to ascend and time passes, his fear begins to change to an intense curiosity as the elevator finally goes still and silent.
- 9. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 8, the discussion of how much time has passed was added to show that Thomas -
has a specific knowledge of what is happening
is still able to think rationally
envies the passing of time
wants to figure out what is happening
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which topic is best expressed in the excerpt?
war
love
mystery
revenge
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