8th Grade ELA – Post-test Assessment 1

1. Question

Part A

What does the word discord mean as it is used in paragraph 2 of the passage from “The Golden Apple”?

A. Conflict
B. Deceit
C. Envy
D. Fear

2. Question

Part B

Select two words from paragraph 2 that support the answer to Part A.

A. Feasting
B. Midst
C. Invited
D. Trouble
E. Mood
F. Avenge

3. Question

Part A

In the passage, the author makes the reader aware of certain facts that are not revealed to Paris. How does this awareness create suspense for the reader?

A. The reader knows that Paris will likely offend two of the goddesses by judging their beauty.
B. The reader knows that Paris will likely be too fearful of the goddesses’ wrath to choose a winner.
C. The reader knows that Paris will likely beg the goddesses’ mercy and eventually be reunited with his birth family.
D. The reader knows that Paris will stir the jealousy of the goddesses toward him because of his own abilities and fair looks.

4. Question

Part B

Which detail from paragraph 10 best supports the answer to Part A?

A. “The boy grew tall and strong and beautiful, the swiftest runner and the best archer in all the country around.”
B. “Among the oak woods they lived together and were happy . . . .”
C. “They knew, for the gods know all things, that he was the son of Priam, king of Troy . . . .”
D. “. . . but the thought came to them that he would not know who they were, and therefore he would not be afraid to judge between them.”

5. Question

Part A

How do the events in paragraph 3 propel the action of the passage?

A. The events introduce the reason for the argument among the three goddesses.
B. The events introduce the reason the city of Troy had great wealth.
C. The events introduce the reason Eris was intent on getting revenge on the goddesses.
D. The events introduce the reason Priam sent Paris away from Troy.

6. Question

Part B

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

A. “Many guests came to their wedding feast, and among the mortal guests came all the gods of high Olympus.” (paragraph 1)
B. “The apple lay gleaming among the piled fruits and the brimming wine cups . . . .” (paragraph 4)
C. “. . . everyone could see the words ‘To the fairest’ traced on its side.” (paragraph 4)
D. “. . . when he was born and named, the king bade a servant carry him out into the wilderness and leave him to die.” (paragraph 9)

7. Question

Part A

In paragraph 3, Eris tosses the golden apple on the table. What does this action reveal about Eris?

A. She understands that others will be drawn to the mystery of how the apple appeared.
B. She understands that the golden apple will bring riches to the one who is judged worthy to possess it.
C. She understands that appealing to weaknesses in others can cause chaos.
D. She understands that justice can be served best by initiating a contest.

8. Question

Part B

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

A. “. . . lay gleaming among the piled fruits . . .” (paragraph 4)
B. “. . . arguing among themselves . . .” (paragraph 6)
C. “. . . now king, was lord of wide realms . . .” (paragraph 8)
D. “. . . he would not be afraid to judge . . . .” (paragraph 10)

9. Question

What trait does Eris share with the other three goddesses that also reveals a theme of the passage?

A. Regret
B. Hope
C. Greed
D. Pride

10. Question

Part A

Which two paragraphs from the passage best support the answer to Part A?

A. Paragraph 2
B. Paragraph 3
C. Paragraph 5
D. Paragraph 6
E. Paragraph 8
F. Paragraph 9