Assessment Answer Key

English 9
Unit 4: Purple Hibiscus

Part I: Questions about the novel Purple Hibiscus

Question Answer(s) Points

1 A 2
2 B 2
3 D 2

Part II: Excerpt from the novel Purple Hibiscus

Question Answer(s) Points

4 C 2
5 D 2
6 C 2
7 D 2
8 A 2
9 B 2
10 A 2
11 C 2

Part III: Questions about the poem Quilts

Question Answer(s) Points

12 D 2
13 D 2
14 B 2
15 D 2

Part IV: Essay

Writing Focus Areas Points

Begin with a universal idea/theme statement
#1 Thesis that is accurate and can be supported with 3
examples from the text
#2 Evidence Use well-chosen evidence to support thesis 3
Two paragraphs each revealing a way the
#3 Analysis 3
author reveals theme
Total: 36 points

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