PARCC Grade 8 ELA Practice Test Questions

Question 1

1. What is the best way to describe Gawaine's character?

Accepted Answer

Cowardly and apathetic

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Fearless and excitable

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Careless and frigid

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Spiritual and careful

Question 2

2. What is the meaning of "his better nature"?

Accepted Answer

A man's nobler instincts

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An increased sense of honesty

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A man's ignoble ideas

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A desire for propriety

Question 3

3. How does the Headmaster put the professor at ease about Gawaine?

Accepted Answer

He mentions that Gawaine will be given a magic word.

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He tells him that Gawaine will only fight small dragons.

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He assures him that Gawaine's contract has not expired.

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He talks to him about the animals that have been killed by the dragons.

Question 4

4. What would be a good question for the Headmaster to consider?

Accepted Answer

Will Gawaine want to learn about fighting dragons?

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Will Gawaine try hard to fight the dragons?

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Will the professor let Gawaine learn about dragons?

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Will the professor teach Gawaine to fight the dragons?

Question 5

5. Suppose that Gawaine's parents have him removed from the school. Would the Headmaster still want Gawaine to learn to fight dragons?

Accepted Answer

No, he would be happy with the tuition payment.

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No, he would think that Gawaine would eventually return.

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Yes, because Gawaine is naturally very tall and strong.

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Yes, because Gawaine will get a special word for protection.