Unit Test Answers

Which description of the setting reveals that Turner is most comfortable on the beach? “pink quartz that glowed like happiness”“the beach was covered with stones”“the pines threw their roots around”“the granite ledges were streaked”

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Which sentence best describes the conflict developing in this passage?The townspeople of Phippsburg want to get rid of Turner’s father.Reverend Buckminster must rescue Phippsburg from the people of Malaga.The townspeople of Phippsburg want to get rid of the people on Malaga Island.Sheriff Elwell is opposed to Mr. Buckminster’s efforts to teach the people of Malaga.

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Which sentence best describes the effect of geographical setting on the developing conflict?The stony beach and pine trees make Malaga Island an attractive place for vacationers.Malaga Island is separated from Phippsburg by water, so the two groups are not just racially divided, but also physically divided.Malaga Island is so close to Phippsburg that the townspeople go there all the time.Malaga Island is a wild and barren place, covered in rocks and pine trees, which is why Phippsburg wants to m

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the historical context (Malaga Island’s history) and the novel?The novel’s plot and setting are closely based on real historical events.The novel dramatically changes historical events.The novel shows no evidence that the author is aware of historical events. The novel recounts historical events exactly as they happened.