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Read the paragraph.We heard music coming from the auditorium, so we crept up to the door and peeked in. I couldn’t believe my eyes! A group of dancers were on stage in the most beautiful costumes I had ever seen. I looked at Mabel and she looked back at me with the same expression. Our eyes were wide with joy and wonder.Which point of view does the narrator use?

A
third-person omniscient
B
first-person and third-person
C
first-person
D
third-person limited
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Read the excerpt from White Fang, originally published in 1906.The man who had spoken came over to her. He put his hand upon her head, and she only crouched closer. She did not snap, nor threaten to snap. The other men came up, and surrounded her, and felt her, and pawed her, which actions she made no attempt to resent. They were greatly excited, and made many noises with their mouths. These noises were not indications of danger, the cub decided, as he crouched near his mother, still bristling from time to time but doing his best to submit.Which best states the perspective of White Fang in the excerpt?

A
White Fang is excited and happy to see his mother again.
B
White Fang recognizes the men and lets them play with him.
C
White Fang feels responsible for protecting his mother from the men.
D
White Fang is unsure of how to act and only trusts his mother.
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Which narrator uses a first-person point of view?

A
He walked up and down the street looking for the neighbor’s dog, but it was nowhere to be seen.
B
She folded the letter with a frown and tucked it into the small zippered pocket of her bag.
C
We were sitting on a blanket looking up at the night sky when I saw a shooting star.
D
They stared out the window at the magnificent creature that stood outside.
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Read the excerpt from White Fang, originally published in 1906.The four Indians laughed more loudly, while even the man who had been bitten began to laugh. They surrounded [White Fang] and laughed at him, while he wailed out his terror and his hurt. In the midst of it, he heard something. The Indians heard it, too. But the cub knew what it was, and with a last, long wail that had in it more of triumph than grief, he ceased his noise and waited for the coming of his mother, of his ferocious and indomitable mother who fought and killed all things and was never afraid. She was snarling as she ran. She had heard the cry of her cub and was dashing to save him.Which best states how the narrator’s point of view helps the reader understand the excerpt?

A
The narrator’s point of view allows the reader to develop a better understanding of the author’s opinion.
B
The narrator’s point of view allows the reader to understand the perspectives of all of the characters.
C
The narrator’s point of view gives the reader a view of the characters through only White Fang’s eyes.
D
The narrator’s point of view allows the reader to focus on only the thoughts and feelings of White Fang’s mother.
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Which statement about London’s use of perspective in White Fang is true?

A
London uses the third-person omniscient point of view to give readers as much information as possible about all of the characters.
B
London uses the third-person omniscient point of view to limit the information that readers receive about some characters.
C
London uses the third-person omniscient point of view to force readers to view all of the characters through only White Fang’s eyes.
D
London uses third-person omniscient point of view to add his own opinions to the feelings and thoughts of his characters.
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Which narrator uses a third-person point of view?

A
It was taller than any man I’ve ever seen and covered head to foot in purple feathers.
B
We could not believe our eyes when our father galloped up the driveway on a horse.
C
I tiptoed quietly into the kitchen while my mother talked sternly to Abetha on the front porch.
D
He was surprised to look down and see that he had stepped into a giant puddle of yellow paint.
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Read the excerpt from White Fang, originally published in 1906."Kiche!" the man cried again, this time with sharpness and authority.And then the cub saw his mother, the she-wolf, the fearless one, crouching down till her belly touched the ground, whimpering, wagging her tail, making peace signs. The cub could not understand. He was appalled. The awe of man rushed over him again. His instinct had been true. His mother verified it. She, too, rendered submission to the man-animals.Which best states the perspective of White Fang in the excerpt?

A
He is disturbed by his mother’s behavior toward the man.
B
He is proud of how his mother behaves toward the man.
C
He likes the man’s authority and reacts with friendliness.
D
He likes the power that he and his mother have over the man.
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Read the excerpt from White Fang, originally published in 1906."Kiche!" the man cried again, this time with sharpness and authority.And then the cub saw his mother, the she-wolf, the fearless one, crouching down till her belly touched the ground, whimpering, wagging her tail, making peace signs. The cub could not understand. He was appalled. The awe of man rushed over him again. His instinct had been true. His mother verified it. She, too, rendered submission to the man-animals.Which best states the perspective of White Fang’s mother in the excerpt?

A
She is preparing to attack the man to show her authority.
B
She is puzzled by her cub’s actions in front of the man.
C
She is confused about how she should act in front of the man.
D
She is hoping to please the man by showing her obedience.
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Read the excerpt from White Fang, originally published in 1906.The four Indians laughed more loudly, while even the man who had been bitten began to laugh. They surrounded [White Fang] and laughed at him, while he wailed out his terror and his hurt. In the midst of it, he heard something. The Indians heard it, too. But the cub knew what it was, and with a last, long wail that had in it more of triumph than grief, he ceased his noise and waited for the coming of his mother, of his ferocious and indomitable mother who fought and killed all things and was never afraid. She was snarling as she ran. She had heard the cry of her cub and was dashing to save him.Which best states the men’s perspective in the excerpt?

A
The men are amused by White Fang’s fear and confusion.
B
The men are concerned about White Fang’s safety.
C
The men are angry at White Fang for biting one of them.
D
The men are afraid of White Fang’s wailing sounds.
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Read the paragraph.Lily stood on the stage in stunned disbelief as applause filled the auditorium. Her mother’s sparkling eyes in the first row beamed up at her with pride. Lily knew then that she had aced the audition, and she let her shoulders slump a bit in relief. Her mother winked at her and laughed when Lily winked back.Which point of view does the narrator use?

A
third-person omniscient
B
first-person and third-person
C
first-person
D
third-person limited

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