"The Aged Mother"

"The Aged Mother"

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Michayla Osbey

English

6th Grade

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1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

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What is the meaning of the word proclamation as it is used in paragraph 2?

an open and direct invitation

a public or official announcement

a true and wise saying

an unkind or mean-spirited statement

2.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Why did the governor demand that his people send away their aged family members?

He was upset that the elderly did not follow his orders.

He did not agree with the viewpoints of the elderly.

He was attempting to control and manipulate his people.

He did not want to think about death or dying.

3.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Read the sentence from paragraph 2. "But no one ever thought twice about obeying the mandate of the governor, so with many deep and hopeless sighs, the youth prepared for what at that time was considered the kindest action possible." How does the sentence contribute to the passage?

by indicating the depth of the governor’s hatred of the elderly

by showing the son’s distaste for the governor’s power

by introducing the conflict faced by the main character

by using figurative language to create a threatening mood

4.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Part A: Which statement summarizes a theme of the passage?

Determination will lead to success no matter the challenge.

Fear often motivates people to make poor decisions.

There is conflict between individuality and doing what’s best for a group.

The wisdom that accompanies old age is valuable.

5.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Part B: Which quotation from the passage supports the theme of "The wisdom that accompanies old age is valuable?"

“But no one ever thought twice about obeying the mandate of the governor...” (paragraph 2)

“In some places, he was lost and confused, but he gave no heed. One path or another, it mattered not. On he went, climbing blindly upward...” (paragraph 3)

“‘...Oh, Honorable mother, your kindness breaks my heart! I will not leave you. Together we will follow the path of twigs, and together we will die!’” (paragraph 5)

“‘Ah, that I should have forgotten the well-known saying, “with the crown of snow, there cometh wisdom!”’” (paragraph 8)

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