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"Malachi's Cove" Assessment
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After Barty falls in the hole, Mally's grandfather warns her not to go for help because
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he suspects she is guilty of murder.
he expects them to be treated unfairly because of their poverty.
he fears people will gossip about her.
he knows that no one will help.
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Which detail about Mally reflects the greatest degree of realism?
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the direct and implied comparison between Mally and a mermaid
her changing attitudes toward Barty as he comes closer to and experiences danger
her ultimate destiny as Barty’s wife in the large farmhouse
the clergyman’s response to her unusual church attire
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Despite its realistic aspects, “Malachi’s Cove” also reflects which fairytale?
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Cinderella
Rumpelstiltskin
Rapunzel
Alice in Wonderland
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What does Mally do that shows that she does care a bit about what other people think of her?
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decides to attend church services
visits a lawyer to fight about the path
ties her hair back with an old shoestring
buys nothing for herself when she shops
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What does Mally do to help you predict how she will react when Barty falls in the hole?
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gets a lawyer about the path
works harder when prices drop
goes to church each Sunday
puts her grandfather's needs above her own
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Which detail about the Gunliffes helps you predict that, ultimately, they will show themselves to be fair-minded, good people?
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They understand that the cove is not Malachi’s freehold.
They allow Barty to use a pony instead of a donkey to take the seaweed.
When Malachi is in need, they extend a helping hand.
Before taking it themselves, they offer to buy the seaweed.
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In "Malachi's Cove" Mally does all of the work because
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her grandfather is greedy and lazy.
only she can control the donkey.
she wants to make more money.
her grandfather is too old to work.
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What is the first thing Mr. Gunliffe does to show his acceptance of Mally?
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gives her the farm after Barty recovers
holds her hand on the way to the farm
follows her to the cove to find Barty
helps old Glos in his old age
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You can tell that old Glos is aware of his social and economic position in life when he
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encourages Mally to do whatever she can to keep Barty from taking seaweed
tells Mr. Polwarth to get out of his house after being asked about Mally’s church attendance
warns Mally to avoid the Gunliffe’s farm after she pulls Barty from the sea
takes Mally in to work in the cove and care for him in his old age
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It becomes necessary for Mally to work harder at collecting seaweed when
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prices for seaweed drop
others want her seaweed
old Glos worries about money
she needs church-going clothes
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