Luther's Patch - Author's Point of View and Perspective (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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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first piece of advice Fern gives Luther about his new garden patch?
That he should plant carrots and radishes.
That a garden needs daily care.
That his ten-by-ten foot patch is a kingdom.
That he should ask for help if he needs it.
Answer explanation
This is a direct recall question. In the second paragraph, Fern tells Luther, 'Just remember, a garden needs daily care. It's not just about planting the seeds and waiting.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From the author's perspective, why does Luther initially say, 'I've got this, Fern'?
He is an expert gardener and doesn't need help.
He wants to assert his independence and manage the task by himself.
He is annoyed with Fern for interrupting his work.
He thinks planting seeds is the only task involved in gardening.
Answer explanation
The passage explains Luther's motivation: 'He wanted the freedom to succeed or fail on his own terms, without his sister's constant guidance.' His dialogue shows his desire to prove he is independent.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author show the change in Luther's point of view about independence by the end of the story?
Luther decides gardening is too much work and gives up.
Luther tells Fern that her advice was wrong.
Luther gets angry at the weeds for ruining his plants.
Luther accepts Fern's help and understands that independence includes responsibility.
Answer explanation
The end of the story shows Luther's changed perspective. He accepts Fern's offer of help and realizes that 'it wasn't freedom from work; it was the freedom to do the work right,' which demonstrates his new understanding of independence.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what did Luther do for a week instead of tending his garden?
He read books about gardening.
He helped Fern with her garden patch.
He played video games and went to a basketball tournament.
He watered his plants only once.
Answer explanation
This is a direct recall question. The fourth paragraph states, 'his friend Jayden called about a new game release. The day after, there was a neighborhood basketball tournament. For a whole week, Luther forgot about his garden.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Fern's direct response when she sees Luther's neglected garden?
She says, 'I told you so.'
She laughs at his failed attempt.
She says, 'It's a tough lesson.'
She immediately starts weeding for him.
Answer explanation
This is a direct recall question. The passage states that Fern's expression was 'understanding' and she said softly, 'It's a tough lesson.'
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following phrases based on the character's point of view they represent in the story.
Groups:
(a) Luther's Initial Point of View
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(b) The Author's Moral/Fern's Point of View
Responsibility is part of the deal
Independence requires daily care
Dealing with the results of choices
A new level to conquer
Enjoying freedom from a chore
Freedom to fail on his own terms
Answer explanation
This question requires analyzing different viewpoints. Luther's initial perspective sees independence as freedom from rules and chores. Fern's perspective, which reflects the author's moral, connects independence directly with responsibility and consequences.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue or thought from the passage to the perspective it reveals.
A realization of the negative consequences of neglect.
"My seedlings are all wilted... and look at all these weeds."
A viewpoint that connects freedom with duty.
"I've got this, Fern. It's just planting seeds."
The central moral of the story, summarizing the lesson learned.
"Independence is the freedom to make your own choices, but responsibility is dealing with the results."
A viewpoint of overconfidence and a desire for independence.
"Responsibility is part of the deal."
Answer explanation
Luther's first statement shows his desire to prove himself. Fern's first line establishes the theme of responsibility. Luther's mumbled thought shows his dawning realization of his mistake. Fern's final line explicitly states the story's moral, reflecting the author's overall message.
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