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Percy brandished the video game controller, maneuvering his avatar through the labyrinth that was fraught with diversions, but if he could navigate past the writhing snakes on Medusa's head, he would level up. Percy was a stone statue, only his fingertips moved with lightning speed.
His desk clock documented that he had wasted two hours, and now he would be up late finishing homework that should have already been done—again. Exasperated by his own overindulgence, Percy decided this monster must be given a fatal blow, once and for all, and put the game disc into its case and then headed downstairs with it. Hopefully, this distraction would not cost him a place on the National Honor Society—again; the monster would be sold to the book reseller's today. He picked up his phone to check in with Andie.
That night, mom peeked into Percy's room to find him reading Don Quixote and gave him that one raised, accusatory eyebrow. He explained that he had beheaded his biggest nemesis by reselling his favorite video game and helped Andie come up with a plan to better use her time as well, which at least changed his mom's expression to one of slight, if not dubious, acceptance.
The next week, Percy and his mom pulled up to the high school auditorium. Thanks to Percy's time management ideas, Andie's violin solo was polished and would be presented with virtuoso confidence. Before he opened the car door, mom handed him an envelope from the National Honor Society, which he held only a moment before tearing into it and skimming to the words "...accepted in the National Honor Society." His grin could not be contained as he exited the car, a victorious warrior over distraction.
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In the passage, how does Percy's time on the video game create tension in the story?
A.
Percy may have to stay up late to do his homework when he needs to go to bed early to be able to join the Honor Society.
B.
Percy is having a negative influence on his friend, Andie, who is also wasting time instead of practicing the violin.
C.
Percy is jeopardizing his mother's time to run errands by continuing to play the video game instead of doing homework.
D.
Percy may lose the opportunity to be a member of the National Honor Society if he continues to play the video game.
His desk clock documented that he had wasted two hours, and now he would be up late finishing homework that should have already been done—again. Exasperated by his own overindulgence, Percy decided this monster must be given a fatal blow, once and for all, and put the game disc into its case and then headed downstairs with it. Hopefully, this distraction would not cost him a place on the National Honor Society—again; the monster would be sold to the book reseller's today. He picked up his phone to check in with Andie.
That night, mom peeked into Percy's room to find him reading Don Quixote and gave him that one raised, accusatory eyebrow. He explained that he had beheaded his biggest nemesis by reselling his favorite video game and helped Andie come up with a plan to better use her time as well, which at least changed his mom's expression to one of slight, if not dubious, acceptance.
The next week, Percy and his mom pulled up to the high school auditorium. Thanks to Percy's time management ideas, Andie's violin solo was polished and would be presented with virtuoso confidence. Before he opened the car door, mom handed him an envelope from the National Honor Society, which he held only a moment before tearing into it and skimming to the words "...accepted in the National Honor Society." His grin could not be contained as he exited the car, a victorious warrior over distraction.
4
In the passage, how does Percy's time on the video game create tension in the story?
A.
Percy may have to stay up late to do his homework when he needs to go to bed early to be able to join the Honor Society.
B.
Percy is having a negative influence on his friend, Andie, who is also wasting time instead of practicing the violin.
C.
Percy is jeopardizing his mother's time to run errands by continuing to play the video game instead of doing homework.
D.
Percy may lose the opportunity to be a member of the National Honor Society if he continues to play the video game.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer to how Percy's time on the video game creates tension in the story is:
**D. Percy may lose the opportunity to be a member of the National Honor Society if he continues to play the video game.**
This choice emphasizes the stakes of Percy's distraction with the video game, highlighting the potential negative consequences on his academic achievements and future opportunities.
**D. Percy may lose the opportunity to be a member of the National Honor Society if he continues to play the video game.**
This choice emphasizes the stakes of Percy's distraction with the video game, highlighting the potential negative consequences on his academic achievements and future opportunities.