The Ledger in the Dust - Comparing and contrasting characters (Grade 8)
Passage
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English
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What injustice did Alaric and Lydia discover in the ledger?
Mr. Wilfred stole money from the school's construction fund.
Mr. Wilfred cheated his partner, Daria, and took all the credit for founding the school.
Daria was the only founder and Mr. Wilfred was her assistant.
The school was built on a creepy, haunted property.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'The final pages showed that Wilfred had taken all the profits and removed her name from all official documents. He had stolen her legacy.' This directly supports the answer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on her dialogue, what is Lydia's main reason for not wanting to reveal the truth?
She does not believe what the ledger says.
She is afraid of getting into trouble and the negative consequences.
She thinks Mr. Wilfred was a hero regardless of what he did.
She wants to find more evidence before telling anyone.
Answer explanation
Lydia's dialogue, such as 'They’ll suspend us! Or worse!' and 'Think about the school’s reputation,' shows her primary motivation is fear of personal and institutional consequences.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Alaric and Lydia's reactions to the creepy sounds in the archive room compare?
Both are equally terrified and want to leave immediately.
Alaric is brave and not scared at all, while Lydia is terrified.
Both characters ignore the sounds completely.
Lydia is visibly scared by the noise, while Alaric dismisses it but is still a little uneasy.
Answer explanation
Lydia 'jumped' and said 'This place is creepy. Let’s just go.' Alaric says, 'It’s just an old building,' but the text notes he 'glanced over his shoulder,' showing he was also slightly affected, which contrasts with Lydia's strong fear.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Alaric's specific plan for revealing the injustice?
To write an article for the school newspaper.
To show the ledger to the principal in private.
To present the ledger at the statue dedication ceremony.
To find Daria's descendants and give them the ledger.
Answer explanation
Alaric says directly, 'The dedication for Wilfred’s new statue is tomorrow. We can present this. We can tell Daria’s story.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best contrasts the two characters' main values in the story?
Alaric values justice above personal safety, while Lydia values safety and stability above justice.
Alaric values history, while Lydia is only interested in the present.
Alaric is curious about mysteries, while Lydia dislikes them.
Alaric wants to be famous for his discovery, while Lydia prefers to remain unknown.
Answer explanation
Alaric's dialogue focuses on what is 'right' and correcting a 'lie,' while Lydia's dialogue focuses on the risks, like being suspended and ruining the school's reputation.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the line of dialogue to the motivation it reveals.
A concern for following established rules
“I can’t just ignore that. It’s wrong.”
A strong moral refusal to be silent
“This is a huge injustice.”
A desire to label the situation as unfair
“This room is off-limits.”
A fear of personal punishment
“They’ll suspend us! Or worse!”
Answer explanation
Alaric's declaration 'This is a huge injustice' labels the situation. Lydia's cry 'They'll suspend us!' shows her fear of punishment. Alaric's statement 'I can't just ignore that' reveals his moral stance. Lydia's initial warning 'This room is off-limits' shows her rule-following nature.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following character traits and actions based on whether they describe Alaric or Lydia.
Groups:
(a) Describes Alaric
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(b) Describes Lydia
Fears breaking the rules
Values justice over reputation
Worries about getting suspended
Suggests putting the ledger back
Dismisses potential risks
Wants to reveal the truth
Answer explanation
The items are sorted based on the characters' dialogue and actions. Alaric is focused on exposing the injustice, while Lydia is focused on the danger and avoiding trouble.
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