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The Sun-Chaser Drone - Identifying positive or negative perspectives in literary texts (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 is the first excuse Kobe gives for the drone crash?
The solar cells were defective.
Raphael should have built it stronger.
The remote control stopped working.
The gym lights were too bright.
Answer explanation
Immediately after the crash, Kobe says, 'The solar cells must have been defective. It just stopped working!' This is his initial, defensive excuse, which reflects a negative perspective of avoiding responsibility.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Raphael's warning to 'Keep it under the fifty-foot ceiling mark' primarily reveals his perspective that...
project success is linked to following safety rules.
he does not trust Kobe to fly the drone properly.
the judges will be more impressed by a careful flight.
the drone is likely to fail no matter what they do.
Answer explanation
Raphael's warning isn't just a technical instruction; it reflects his perspective that being responsible and following the established plan is crucial for success. He links the rule (staying low) directly to the consequence (overheating), showing his accountable mindset.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Raphael's line, “That part is on me,” reveals his perspective that...
he is solely to blame for the crash.
he is willing to accept his share of the responsibility.
he is angry that Kobe is not apologizing.
he thinks the project was a failure from the start.
Answer explanation
By saying 'That part is on me,' Raphael acknowledges his role in the failure, demonstrating a positive perspective on accountability. He doesn't take all the blame but accepts his portion.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase best describes the change in Kobe's perspective from the moment of the crash to the end of the story?
From joyful to sad
From confident to confused
From angry to amused
From defensive to accountable
Answer explanation
Kobe starts by defensively blaming the equipment ('It wasn't my fault!'). He ends by accepting blame ('I messed up. It's my fault.'), showing a clear shift from a negative to a positive perspective on accountability.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The drone is named 'The Icarus-1,' a reference to a Greek myth. How does this name hint at the story's conflict between different perspectives?
It suggests the drone is technologically advanced and will impress everyone.
It foreshadows a clash between one character's reckless ambition and another's cautious warnings.
It implies that the drone is named after a famous inventor from history.
It shows that both boys have a positive perspective on ancient mythology.
Answer explanation
In the myth, Icarus ignores his father's warning not to fly too high, causing his wax wings to melt. The drone's name alludes to this, foreshadowing that Kobe's ambitious perspective ('I got this') will clash with Raphael's cautious perspective ('Keep it under the... mark'), leading to failure.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following quotes from the passage based on whether they show a perspective of avoiding responsibility or accepting responsibility.
Groups:
(a) Avoiding Responsibility
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(b) Accepting Responsibility
“It wasn’t my fault!”
“It’s my fault.”
“You should have made it stronger!”
“That part is on me.”
“I messed up.”
“The solar cells must have been defective.”
Answer explanation
The quotes in 'Avoiding Responsibility' all deflect blame onto other people or the equipment. The quotes in 'Accepting Responsibility' show the characters admitting their own role in the failure.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's statement to the perspective it reveals.
Overconfidence
“How was I supposed to know it would actually fail?”
Accountability
“Kobe, bring it down! Now!”
Panic
“Don’t worry, I got this.”
Blame-shifting
“You’re right... It’s my fault.”
Answer explanation
Kobe's first line shows overconfidence. Raphael's shout shows panic. Kobe's question is an attempt to shift blame to Raphael. His final statement shows he has accepted accountability.
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