Question
by Shanti Flaherty
Senior year was about to start, and while Franco had always enjoyed his popularity, he knew it was important to maintain appearances lest he become the focus of ridicule rather than admiration. In light of this, Franco had decided to have a new suit made at the tailor shop he had discovered downtown. Even now, Franco felt giddy with the memory of how he had sauntered in and asked the man behind the counter—presumably the tailor—for a new suit, to be made from the finest fabrics. The tailor, obviously thrilled by Franco's request, scurried out from behind the counter to take Franco's measurements, while Franco stood there basking in the tailor's attention and feeling like a movie star.
Franco shook himself from his reverie, looked in the mirror and added the finishing touches to his new ensemble. Then, he ran out the door, jumped in his car, and drove straight to school—ready to become a legend of style and sophistication, the likes of which Rampant High School had never seen before.
As soon as Franco finished parking, he spotted his "court"—friends and devoted supporters who Franco knew would provide him with endless praise—and walked directly over to them so they could be the first to gaze upon his exquisite new suit. As expected, they raved on and on, "How striking," "what fine fabric," . . . Franco ate it up and, feeling bolstered by his friends' compliments, he strolled into school.
As Franco walked down the hall, he noticed everyone stop and stare at him. They really love my new suit, Franco thought, smiling. But the smile was quickly wiped from his face when he noticed someone he didn't recognize—a new student maybe—looking at him, perplexed and not at all impressed.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Franco asked.
The new student replied, "That is the most absurd looking suit I have ever seen in my life. Plaid, polka dots, and stripes all together, in one jacket?! I think your tailor ripped you off."
Then the new boy walked off, and Franco realized he had been a fool.
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In what way is Franco's interaction with the new student important to the development of the plot?
A.
Franco loses the popularity that is so important to him.
B.
Franco becomes the legend he wants to be.
C.
Franco's fears of ridicule are realized.
D.
Franco's desire to impress others diminishes.
Senior year was about to start, and while Franco had always enjoyed his popularity, he knew it was important to maintain appearances lest he become the focus of ridicule rather than admiration. In light of this, Franco had decided to have a new suit made at the tailor shop he had discovered downtown. Even now, Franco felt giddy with the memory of how he had sauntered in and asked the man behind the counter—presumably the tailor—for a new suit, to be made from the finest fabrics. The tailor, obviously thrilled by Franco's request, scurried out from behind the counter to take Franco's measurements, while Franco stood there basking in the tailor's attention and feeling like a movie star.
Franco shook himself from his reverie, looked in the mirror and added the finishing touches to his new ensemble. Then, he ran out the door, jumped in his car, and drove straight to school—ready to become a legend of style and sophistication, the likes of which Rampant High School had never seen before.
As soon as Franco finished parking, he spotted his "court"—friends and devoted supporters who Franco knew would provide him with endless praise—and walked directly over to them so they could be the first to gaze upon his exquisite new suit. As expected, they raved on and on, "How striking," "what fine fabric," . . . Franco ate it up and, feeling bolstered by his friends' compliments, he strolled into school.
As Franco walked down the hall, he noticed everyone stop and stare at him. They really love my new suit, Franco thought, smiling. But the smile was quickly wiped from his face when he noticed someone he didn't recognize—a new student maybe—looking at him, perplexed and not at all impressed.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Franco asked.
The new student replied, "That is the most absurd looking suit I have ever seen in my life. Plaid, polka dots, and stripes all together, in one jacket?! I think your tailor ripped you off."
Then the new boy walked off, and Franco realized he had been a fool.
10
In what way is Franco's interaction with the new student important to the development of the plot?
A.
Franco loses the popularity that is so important to him.
B.
Franco becomes the legend he wants to be.
C.
Franco's fears of ridicule are realized.
D.
Franco's desire to impress others diminishes.
Answers
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C. Franco's fears of ridicule are realized.
This interaction with the new student highlights Franco's vulnerability regarding his appearance and the importance he places on others' opinions. The new student's harsh comment shatters Franco's confidence and reveals his fear of being ridiculed, which is central to the development of the plot.
This interaction with the new student highlights Franco's vulnerability regarding his appearance and the importance he places on others' opinions. The new student's harsh comment shatters Franco's confidence and reveals his fear of being ridiculed, which is central to the development of the plot.