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Question 1 (1 point)
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What statement(s) or action(s) lead to a shift in the main character’s views?
Question 1 options:
Cindy wasn’t exactly crazy about the moustache, either.
And then you find out that she’s a person. She’s somebody. She’s my grandmother, all right, but she’s also herself. Like my own mother and father. They exist outside of their relationship to me.
“Say you forgive me, Mike. I’ve waited all these years...”
“It’s costing you money, Mike,” she said. “I know, I know.”
Question 2 (1 point)
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What is revealed about Mike by the events and dialogue that take place before his visit to Lawnrest ?
Question 2 options:
He feels that spending time with elderly people is a way to gain wisdom.
He isn't bothered by other people's opinions.
He doesn't typically do what's right.
He does not value his family and their relationships.
Question 3 (1 point)
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How does this quote from the Mike's grandmother change the action of the story?
“Ah, Mike,” she said, pressing my hands with all her feeble strength. “I thought I’d lost you forever. And here you are, back with me again...”
Question 3 options:
Mike is able to confirm his fears that his grandmother has him confused for his grandfather.
Mike becomes scared of his grandmother because what she is saying does not make sense to him.
Mike realized that his grandmother isn't making sense and becomes worried about the state of her health.
Mike decides to play along so that he doesn't upset his grandmother.
Question 4 (1 point)
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How does Mike's eventual response to his grandmother contribute to the theme of the story?
(I said it. My voice sounded funny, as if I were talking in a huge tunnel. "I forgive you, Meg.")
Question 4 options:
He thinks that all adults have something to hide.
He decides that growing up is much better than remaining in the dark about real struggles.
He begins to discover that adulthood has struggles that he had never considered before.
He begins to realize that being an old person is accompanied by sadness.
Question 5 (1 point)
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How does the dialogue below help the reader understand the theme of the text?
"Well, how was your grandmother?" she asked.
I told her she was fine. I told her a lot of things. How great Nana looked and how she seemed happy and had called me Mike. I wanted to ask her — hey, Mom, you and Dad really love each other, don't you? I mean — there's nothing to forgive between you, is there? But I didn't.
Question 5 options:
It explains why Mike is in such a hurry to become an adult.
It explains why Mike is seeking forgiveness throughout the text.
It explains why Mike begins to question his assumptions about the benefits of being an adult.
It explains why Mike and his mother have a strained relationship.
Listen
What statement(s) or action(s) lead to a shift in the main character’s views?
Question 1 options:
Cindy wasn’t exactly crazy about the moustache, either.
And then you find out that she’s a person. She’s somebody. She’s my grandmother, all right, but she’s also herself. Like my own mother and father. They exist outside of their relationship to me.
“Say you forgive me, Mike. I’ve waited all these years...”
“It’s costing you money, Mike,” she said. “I know, I know.”
Question 2 (1 point)
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What is revealed about Mike by the events and dialogue that take place before his visit to Lawnrest ?
Question 2 options:
He feels that spending time with elderly people is a way to gain wisdom.
He isn't bothered by other people's opinions.
He doesn't typically do what's right.
He does not value his family and their relationships.
Question 3 (1 point)
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How does this quote from the Mike's grandmother change the action of the story?
“Ah, Mike,” she said, pressing my hands with all her feeble strength. “I thought I’d lost you forever. And here you are, back with me again...”
Question 3 options:
Mike is able to confirm his fears that his grandmother has him confused for his grandfather.
Mike becomes scared of his grandmother because what she is saying does not make sense to him.
Mike realized that his grandmother isn't making sense and becomes worried about the state of her health.
Mike decides to play along so that he doesn't upset his grandmother.
Question 4 (1 point)
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How does Mike's eventual response to his grandmother contribute to the theme of the story?
(I said it. My voice sounded funny, as if I were talking in a huge tunnel. "I forgive you, Meg.")
Question 4 options:
He thinks that all adults have something to hide.
He decides that growing up is much better than remaining in the dark about real struggles.
He begins to discover that adulthood has struggles that he had never considered before.
He begins to realize that being an old person is accompanied by sadness.
Question 5 (1 point)
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How does the dialogue below help the reader understand the theme of the text?
"Well, how was your grandmother?" she asked.
I told her she was fine. I told her a lot of things. How great Nana looked and how she seemed happy and had called me Mike. I wanted to ask her — hey, Mom, you and Dad really love each other, don't you? I mean — there's nothing to forgive between you, is there? But I didn't.
Question 5 options:
It explains why Mike is in such a hurry to become an adult.
It explains why Mike is seeking forgiveness throughout the text.
It explains why Mike begins to question his assumptions about the benefits of being an adult.
It explains why Mike and his mother have a strained relationship.
Answers
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Here are my suggestions for the answers to the questions based on the information provided:
**Question 1:** What statement(s) or action(s) lead to a shift in the main character’s views?
- **Answer:** And then you find out that she’s a person. She’s somebody. She’s my grandmother, all right, but she’s also herself. Like my own mother and father. They exist outside of their relationship to me.
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**Question 2:** What is revealed about Mike by the events and dialogue that take place before his visit to Lawnrest?
- **Answer:** He does not value his family and their relationships.
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**Question 3:** How does this quote from Mike's grandmother change the action of the story?
- **Answer:** Mike decides to play along so that he doesn't upset his grandmother.
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**Question 4:** How does Mike's eventual response to his grandmother contribute to the theme of the story?
- **Answer:** He begins to realize that being an old person is accompanied by sadness.
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**Question 5:** How does the dialogue below help the reader understand the theme of the text?
- **Answer:** It explains why Mike begins to question his assumptions about the benefits of being an adult.
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Feel free to validate these answers based on the context of the story!
**Question 1:** What statement(s) or action(s) lead to a shift in the main character’s views?
- **Answer:** And then you find out that she’s a person. She’s somebody. She’s my grandmother, all right, but she’s also herself. Like my own mother and father. They exist outside of their relationship to me.
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**Question 2:** What is revealed about Mike by the events and dialogue that take place before his visit to Lawnrest?
- **Answer:** He does not value his family and their relationships.
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**Question 3:** How does this quote from Mike's grandmother change the action of the story?
- **Answer:** Mike decides to play along so that he doesn't upset his grandmother.
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**Question 4:** How does Mike's eventual response to his grandmother contribute to the theme of the story?
- **Answer:** He begins to realize that being an old person is accompanied by sadness.
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**Question 5:** How does the dialogue below help the reader understand the theme of the text?
- **Answer:** It explains why Mike begins to question his assumptions about the benefits of being an adult.
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Feel free to validate these answers based on the context of the story!