My Desk by Debora Marsh
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phyllis walker
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English
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10th Grade
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950 plays
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Hard
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1.
Multiple Choice
Read lines 15 and 16. He sanded down the finish, erasing the indentations of the letters and numbers he had etched over time. In line 16, the word etched most closely means —
perfected
imprinted
remembered
tarnished
2.
Multiple Choice
What do the speaker’s comments in lines 31 through 35 suggest? *
The speaker wants her child to find his or her own identity.
The speaker wants her child to select a new color for the desk.
The speaker believes her child deserves a new piece of furniture.
The speaker believes her child will refuse to accept her offer.
3.
Multiple Choice
The repetition in lines 19 through 21 is used to emphasize that the desk — *
contains messages written long ago
is worth a great amount of money
is outdated in its appearance
creates a timeless bond
4.
Multiple Choice
What does the desk represent in the poem? *
The changes in style that happen over time
The pride that is found in caring for possessions
The new beginnings that come with each generation
The different ways creativity can be inspired in individuals
5.
Multiple Choice
Which line from the poem best indicates that the speaker is ready to relinquish ownership of the desk? *
Older than you by far, it sits in your room (line 28)
piled high with crayon drawings, coins, trolls, and hot wheels cars. (line 29)
You’re still too young to do algebra homework. (line 30)
and paint it to match your bright green and lavender dreams. (line 35)
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