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- 1. Poll
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- 2. Multiple Choice
In “A Work in Progress,” what excuse does the author’s teacher give for not wanting the author back in class after her operation?
The author is not well enough to come back to school.
Caring for the author will take up too much class time.
The author’s casts and wheelchair will be a distraction.
Other students will hurt the author by making fun of her.
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to “A Work in Progress,” what problem does the author have with her waterproof legs?
They change color when put in water.
They come off too easily in the water.
They float to the surface of the water.
They are too heavy to kick in the water.
- 4. Multiple Choice
In “A Work in Progress,” what makes the author’s parents stop asking the author to hide her legs?
They realize they hurt their daughter’s feelings after having a conversation with her.
They buy their daughter new prosthetic legs that look more lifelike than wooden legs.
They realize they cannot afford to continue buying long dresses to cover their daughter’s legs.
They hear relatives saying how nice their daughter looks despite her legs showing.
- 5. Multiple Choice
In “A Work in Progress,” why is the author shocked by what the man who calls and asks her to give a speech says?
He wants her to present her speech from a wheelchair.
He does not want her to make any jokes about her legs.
He would prefer that she not show any signs of vulnerability.
He does not think that anyone will like her if she seems confident.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does the author have in common with the six-year-old at the end of “A Work in Progress”? Choose two options.
They both have legs that are creatively decorated.
They both learned to be proud of their differences.
They both chose amputation so they could walk better.
They both met an adult with a prosthetic leg who was thriving.
They both searched the Internet to find images of prosthetic legs.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Based on its context, what is the most likely meaning of accomplishments in the following sentence?
Cara was proud of her accomplishments, like getting straight A’s at school.
abilities
attempts
possessions
achievements
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word extraordinary in this sentence?
Sheila wanted to be extraordinary, so she practiced her violin every day.
being sure in movement
unusually good or impressive
causing interest or enthusiasm
completely committed to something
- 9. Multiple Choice
If singers Karl and Paula celebrate each other’s performances, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of the word celebrate.
They ask many questions about each other’s performances.
They give advice to improve the other’s performances.
They offer praise for each other’s performances.
They secretly judge the other’s performances.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the main message of “A Work in Progress”?
People must lower their expectations so that they will not be disappointed.
Newer prosthetic legs are a great improvement over wooden prosthetic legs.
Accepting and embracing one’s differences can lead to success in life.
People who are normal never get the opportunity to be extraordinary.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Based on the details in “A Work in Progress,” what is most likely true about the author?
She inspires other people with her actions.
She refuses to admit that she has any faults.
She had to overcome a fear of public speaking.
She secretly still wishes she doesn’t need prosthetics.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which excerpt from “A Work in Progress” is the clearest example of comic diction?
Most people learn to walk in very high heels. They bend their ankle so the ball of the foot touches the ground first; you have more stability.
The “skin color” was the rubber foam foot painted “Caucasian,” which is the nastiest shade of nuclear peach that you’ve ever seen in your life.
So at some point I get caught in a rip current, and I’m migrating from my vantage point of where I could see my parents’ towel. And I’m taking in water, and I’m fighting, fighting, fighting.
And then when I was fourteen it was Easter Sunday, and I was gonna be wearing a dress that I had purchased with my own money—the first thing I ever bought that wasn’t on sale.
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