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Lit - Excerpt From The Mozart Season By Virginia Euwer Wolff
Test Description: Read this story. Then answer questions.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Lines 1 through 8 contribute to the reader’s understanding of the story by
A
sharing with the reader the frustration Allegra feels before the performance
B
emphasizing how important it is for Allegra to empty her mind of all thoughts
C
suggesting that Allegra’s surroundings are less important than her feelings
D
allowing the reader to immediately understand Allegra’s state of mind
2) Why does Allegra think of Alice in Wonderland in lines 20 through 23?
A
The size of the room makes her feel extremely small.
B
She is so nervous that she feels as if she might be shrinking.
C
She feels uncomfortable with the jury behind the line of screens.
D
The boy before her makes her feel unsure because of his skillful playing.
3) Based on lines 27 through 31, which statement best explains how the photograph helps Allegra?
A
It inspires a vision that prepares her for performing the music.
B
It prompts her to recall a pleasant time composing music with her great-grandmother.
C
It reminds her that her great-grandmother was a teenage musician like her.
D
It provides a memory that creates a mood of disappointment.
4) In line 41, the narrator compares the musical notes to “flickerings of flame from the candle” to show that the sounds are
A
sad and brief
B
strong and powerful
C
quick and changeable
D
gentle and delicate
5) The author’s repetition of Allegra taking “a medium-size breath” in lines 30 through 31, 40, and 49 helps to create a feeling of
A
agitation before performing
B
patience in persisting through her performance
C
release in finally performing
D
controlled focus during her performance
6) Read these sentences from lines 62 and 63. - I looked down at the scroll of my violin. It’s like a seashell, as if there’s such a story inside that you could never find out all of it. - The simile suggests that Allegra
A
appreciates her violin as full of possibility for the music she creates with it
B
wishes she could unleash the secrets her violin hides from her
C
relies on her violin for inspiration during performances
D
respects her violin’s beauty and craftsmanship
7) Which statement best expresses a theme of the story?
A
Imagination can inspire the emotion behind music.
B
Possessions can awaken pleasant memories.
C
Focus and determination are essential for success.
D
Family bonds require regular effort to remain strong.
8) To what does Allegra compare her mind?
A
a box
B
her music
C
a piano
D
a chute
9) What is Allegra about to do?
A
play at a musical rehearsal
B
play the piano
C
perform her favorite dance routine
D
perform before a million people
10) Who came and got Allegra to walk down the hall and stairs?
A
Her performing art teacher
B
The envelope woman
C
Her teacher
D
The mail carrier
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