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2. Passage: The forest was silent except for the snapping of twigs under Lila’s boots. Even the birds had gone quiet. She pulled her
jacket tighter, feeling as if someone—or something—was watching her.
Question: Select two sentences that best show foreshadowing.
(2 points)
A. “The forest was silent except for the snapping of twigs under Lila’s boots.”
B. “Even the birds had gone quiet.”
C. “She pulled her jacket tighter, feeling as if someone—or something—was watching her.”
D. “Lila picked up her pace toward home.”
Question 3
A)
3. Passage: The morning sun stretched across the quiet neighborhood as Leo tightened his shoelaces. Today was the day of the city
marathon, and he’d trained for months. His father, once a champion runner himself, handed him a bottle of water and said, “Remember—
finish strong, no matter what.”
Question:
Which sentence best explains how the exposition develops the plot?
(2 points)
A. It introduces the main character, setting, and goal that drive the story.
B. It reveals the story’s final outcome.
C. It creates the highest moment of tension.
D. It describes a memory after the story has ended.
Question 4
A)
Passage:
Jaden stared at the crumpled math test in his hands.
“I can’t believe I failed again,” he muttered.
His best friend, Carlos, looked over and said, “You didn’t fail—you just didn’t study the right way. I’ll help you next time.”
Jaden sighed, “It’s no use. I’m just bad at math.”
Carlos crossed his arms. “That’s not true. You didn’t give up when we lost the championship game, right? You practiced until
we won the next season.”
Jaden looked up slowly, a small smile forming. “Yeah… maybe you’re right.” He straightened the paper and said, “Okay, let’s try
again. But you’re bringing snacks.”
4. How does the dialogue from the passage influence the plot of the story?
(2 points)
A. It shows that Jaden decides to give up completely on math.
B. It reveals that Carlos plans to tease Jaden for failing the test.
C. It helps Jaden change his attitude and decide to try again.
D. It shows that the friends are arguing and will stop talking.
Question 5
A)
Passage:
Snow fell steadily as Lucas trudged through the empty streets, his boots sinking into the icy slush. The blizzard had arrived
faster than anyone expected, and now the town was nearly shut down. He pulled his coat tighter and glanced at the darkened
windows of the bakery where he worked after school.
“I just need to make it home,” he muttered, breath clouding in the cold air. But when he turned the corner, the wind howled so
hard it knocked him off balance. His phone battery was almost dead, and the street signs were covered in snow. Shivering,
Lucas realized he might be lost—and the storm wasn’t letting up.
5. How does the setting influence the plot in the story?
(2 points)
A. The snowstorm creates danger and makes it harder for Lucas to get home, driving the main conflict.
B. The quiet, empty streets give Lucas time to think about his day at the bakery.
C. The dark, snowy conditions will make Lucas late getting home, but don’t cause real trouble.
D. The blizzard helps Lucas appreciate how peaceful the town is at night
Question 6
A)
6. Passage A: “The Forgotten Homework”
Maya stared at her empty backpack. Her math homework was sitting on her desk at home. She could tell her teacher she’d lost
it, or she could admit she forgot. As she walked into class, her heart pounded. When Mrs. Thomas asked for the homework,
Maya raised her hand.
“I forgot mine at home,” she said, her voice shaky.
Mrs. Thomas smiled kindly. “Thank you for being honest. You can bring it tomorrow.”
Maya let out a breath. The truth had been easier than she thought.
Passage B: “The Perfect Score”
Jamal stared at his test paper. He could see the answer sheet sticking out of his teacher’s folder. One peek and he could ace the
test. His friends whispered, “Do it!” But Jamal shook his head. He didn’t want a grade he didn’t earn. He turned in his paper and
felt lighter walking away, even if he wasn’t sure he’d passed.
Part A: What theme do both passages share?
(1 point)
A. Hard work always leads to success
B. It is better to tell the truth than to lie
C. Friendship can make challenges easier
D. Rules are made to be broken
B) Part B: How does each author develop the theme through the main character’s decision? (1 point)
A. Both characters decide to take the easy way out and face no consequences.
B. Both characters lie at first but later tell the truth to fix their mistakes.
C. Both characters face a moral choice and choose honesty, showing that doing the right thing can feel rewarding.
D. Both characters avoid making a decision, leaving the reader unsure about their honesty.

Answer 1

Question 2: B and C (the quiet birds and the feeling of being watched foreshadow danger)

Question 3: A (introduces main character, setting, and goal)

Question 4: C (the dialogue helps Jaden change his attitude and decide to try again)

Question 5: A (the snowstorm creates danger and makes it harder for Lucas to get home)

Question 6 Part A: B (it is better to tell the truth than to lie)
Part B: C (both characters face a moral choice and choose honesty, showing doing the right thing can feel rewarding)