The Seventh Grade Blues
Narrative Test for the NJASK.
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The story is mainly about
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A mother’s memory which helps her understand her daughter.
- B.
A mother’s memory which makes her realize life is too short.
- C.
A seventh grade girl getting her bangs cut.
- D.
A seventh grade girl who argues with her mother.
Correct Answer
A. A mother’s memory which helps her understand her daughter.Explanation
The correct answer is a mother's memory which helps her understand her daughter. This can be inferred from the given options as the story is focused on the mother's memory and how it contributes to her understanding of her daughter. The other options, such as the mother realizing life is too short or a girl getting her bangs cut, are not mentioned in the question and are therefore not relevant to the story.Rate this question:
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The mother's new outfit when she was a girl in seventh grade was a source of pride because
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It was only one of the two she received that year.
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It had come from an expensive dress shops.
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It had a cool skirt and matching vest.
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It followed the school's strict dress code.
Correct Answer
A. It was only one of the two she received that year.Explanation
The mother's new outfit when she was a girl in seventh grade was a source of pride because it was only one of the two she received that year. This suggests that the mother did not have many new clothes, making this outfit special and valuable to her. It implies that she may have come from a background with limited resources, making receiving new clothes a rare and cherished occasion.Rate this question:
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Why does the mother, the narrator, agree to have her daughter's hair cut?
- A.
Hannah makes such a fuss.
- B.
Hannah seems so very sad.
- C.
The mother remembers feeling this way.
- D.
Hannah loves sitting on the high chair.
Correct Answer
C. The mother remembers feeling this way.Explanation
The mother agrees to have her daughter's hair cut because she remembers feeling sad when she was a child. This suggests that she understands and empathizes with her daughter's emotions and wants to make her feel better by granting her request.Rate this question:
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In the following, “‘Look at this mess!’ I sobbed to the indifferent mirror”, what is meant by the word indifferent?
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The mirror is an unusual mirror.
- B.
The mirror doesn't care about the hair cut.
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The mirror breaks when the narrator looks into it.
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The mirror should not be in the bathroom.
Correct Answer
B. The mirror doesn't care about the hair cut.Explanation
The word "indifferent" in this context means that the mirror does not show any concern or interest in the mess that the narrator is referring to. It implies that the mirror is unresponsive and unaffected by the narrator's emotions or distress. The mirror's indifference suggests that it is not capable of offering any comfort or sympathy to the narrator in their moment of sadness.Rate this question:
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Which of the following hints that the haircut will be a disaster?
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"My mother's face took on a grimace of horror."
- B.
"Seventh grade was a tricky year for me."
- C.
"Tufts of hair stood up straight and refused to be flattened."
- D.
"Now hold still. If you move, I'll make a mistake."
Correct Answer
A. "My mother's face took on a grimace of horror."Explanation
The correct answer is "My mother's face took on a grimace of horror." This hint suggests that something went wrong or unexpected during the haircut, causing the mother to react with a horrified expression on her face. This indicates that the outcome of the haircut is likely to be a disaster.Rate this question:
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Who might enjoy reading this story?
- A.
People who are busy with life
- B.
Mothers who have teenage daughters
- C.
A typical seventh grade girl
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
This story is likely to be enjoyed by people who are busy with life because it may provide them with an escape or a relatable perspective. Mothers who have teenage daughters might also enjoy reading this story as it could resonate with their own experiences and offer insights or advice. Additionally, a typical seventh-grade girl might find this story enjoyable as it may feature relatable characters and situations that she can identify with. Therefore, all of the above options are likely to enjoy reading this story.Rate this question:
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When Hannah goes to school the next day, she will probably
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Tell her friends how easily she persuaded her mother.
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Tell her friends about her mother's memory of seventh grade.
- C.
Be excited about her spiked bangs.
- D.
Be thrilled that she and her mother understand each other.
Correct Answer
C. Be excited about her spiked bangs.Explanation
The answer suggests that when Hannah goes to school the next day, she will most likely be excited about her spiked bangs. This can be inferred from the previous context where Hannah persuaded her mother to let her have spiked bangs. Since she was successful in persuading her mother, it can be assumed that she will be excited to show off her new hairstyle to her friends.Rate this question:
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What does it mean when the narrator's own mother "contemplated the task at hand"?
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Her mother loves her daughter very dearly.
- B.
Her mother is preparing to ruin her daughter's hair.
- C.
Her mother wants her to look her best for Picture Day.
- D.
Her mother is studying the job she's about to do.
Correct Answer
D. Her mother is studying the job she's about to do.Explanation
When the narrator's own mother "contemplated the task at hand," it means that she is studying or considering the job she is about to do. This suggests that the mother is carefully thinking about the task, perhaps planning her approach or mentally preparing herself. It does not indicate anything about her love for her daughter, ruining her daughter's hair, or wanting her to look her best for Picture Day.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which literary element is used when the narrator refers to her hair as “a grotesque nightmare”?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
D. HyperboleExplanation
The correct answer is hyperbole. In this context, the narrator is exaggerating the description of her hair as "a grotesque nightmare." This statement is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize the extreme and exaggerated nature of her hair. Hyperbole is a literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.Rate this question:
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What is understood by the mother’s words, “Too bad you moved so much. I had to cut off more than I wanted”?
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The narrator of the story winced and flinched too often during the hair cut.
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The narrator is concerned her mother chopped off her eyelashes.
- C.
The narrator hopes her mother will take her to the Beauty Parlor now.
- D.
The narrator realizes the haircut is a disaster.
Correct Answer
D. The narrator realizes the haircut is a disaster.Explanation
The mother's words, "Too bad you moved so much. I had to cut off more than I wanted," suggest that the narrator's constant movement during the haircut has resulted in a disastrous outcome. The mother had to cut off more hair than she intended, indicating that the haircut did not turn out as planned.Rate this question:
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The Seventh Grade Blues Open Ended Question A mother recalls a similar hair-cutting ordeal from her past. Much of this story is told in flashback.• Why does the mother’s hair-cutting experience help her to understand her daughter so well?• Do you think the use of flashback is effective in this story? Explain your answer. Use information from the story to support your answer.
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