AnswersMO-English Language Arts 9 A-CRCharacters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez

Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”All I want— to find a place where I fit in.

A
a place where he feels comfortable and accepted
B
a place where he is able to hide his true identity
C
a place where he can store all of his belongings
D
a place where he stands out because he is unique
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Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”Early on in her training, she steered clear of formal poses. She instead focused on capturing moments based in authenticity that were more than what met the eye.

A
was drawn to
B
attempted to ruin
C
tried to capture
D
stayed away from
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Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”When she graduated high school in 1912, she told her mother she wanted to be a photographer, and soon after, she began training with Arnold Genthe, a photographer famous for his portraits.

A
driven to become well known.
B
indifferent about her future.
C
unwilling to listen to her parents.
D
determined to reach her goals.
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Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dorothea Lange”?

A
to inform readers about the origins of a photograph that has historical importance
B
to persuade readers to choose a profession based on their life experiences
C
to persuade readers that a specific photographer was the most talented in American history
D
to inform readers about the life and work of an admired American photographer
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Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”Seven years later, she contracted polio, a disease that left her with a weakened foot and lower leg, causing her to limp for the remainder of her life. Lange would later say of the disease, "I think it was the most important thing that happened to me, and formed me, guided me, instructed me, helped me, and humiliated me.”

A
Lange’s success came when she was able to forget her past.
B
Lange felt a sense of bitterness about her childhood illness.
C
Lange may not have become a photographer had she never gotten sick.
D
Lange’s work was significantly influenced by her experiences.

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