Please read the passage and choose the best possible answer for each of the questions that follow.

Question

"Happy happy smile smile!" Julia said to the children as they posed for the picture.

"That is not your line," Steve, 6, attacked. "Daddy, tell her she can't use Mom's words." He got up from the couch and sat on his father's lap.

"Aren't you a little old for that?" Miranda, 13, asked her sulking step-brother. "Mom, would you hurry up, please?"

"Alright—alright—say cheese, please!" Julia asked of the children and her husband and finished her duty of taking the yearly picture. Next, she put the camera on auto mode and got in the picture as well. "There. Thank you, guys.

"Miranda, help Daddy put together Steve's new toy. Stevie, honey, would you like to help me set up the plates for dinner?"

"Sure," Miranda replied and stood next to her step-father, waiting for instructions. "How can I help, George?" "Please do not address him by his first name. At least call him 'father,' sweetheart!" Julia insisted and waited for Steve with a smile.

"Why me?" Steve asked, still clinging to his father and hoping for an excuse. After receiving a gentle nudge from him, Steve reluctantly moved towards the kitchen. "Okayyyyy! Daddy, why do we take a picture on my birthday every year? Why not on your birthday?"

"Because your Mom used to take a picture of you every year to see how much you have grown. You were the one and only baby for her. Nothing or nobody will ever replace you for your daddy either," Julia responded instead and continued to hand Steve a plate to set on each place mat. "You are a special boy."

"And, Miranda?" Steve asked Julia, without sulking.

"Well, she is my baby girl," Julia replied. "But, Miranda and I love you, too. Your daddy loves her a little, too. Is that okay?"

"And, you?" Steve's voice was softer now.

"Can I love you a little, too?" Julia asked, facing Steve and anticipating a hug.

"Maybe tomorrow," Steve replied. "If I like your gift." After he was done helping Julia, he stood close to her so she could embrace him if she wanted to. When she understood and bent down, Steve ran away to the table where his gifts were being kept. He opened the box that was marked "from Julia" first. When he saw that it was a picture frame with photographs of him and his mother, he screamed with joy. The handmade wooden frame read "happy happy smile smile."

Julia was watching the little boy's face when he opened up the present. She saw a genuine smile in his face. The same smile was apparent in his father's face at the same moment.

Question 1
1. Which example from the passage supports the idea that the father lets Julia handle the situation with Steve? (1 point)
Responses

He asks Steve to set up the table for dinner.
He asks Steve to set up the table for dinner.

He allows Steve to sit near him for the picture.
He allows Steve to sit near him for the picture.

He lets her do all the talking that evening.
He lets her do all the talking that evening.

He enlists Miranda's help with the toys.
He enlists Miranda's help with the toys.
Question 2
2. From this passage, the reader can infer that Julia is (1 point)
Responses

possessive
possessive

humorous
humorous

inconsolable
inconsolable

patient
patient
Question 3
3. What can be inferred from the passage? (1 point)
Responses

Julia is succeeding in winning over Steve.
Julia is succeeding in winning over Steve.

Steve's love for his mother is starting to fade.
Steve's love for his mother is starting to fade.

Miranda is failing at assembling the toy.
Miranda is failing at assembling the toy.

The father is oblivious to the developments.
The father is oblivious to the developments.
Question 4
4. What does Julia's gift to Steve imply?(1 point)
Responses

Steve likes his father's gift better regardless.
Steve likes his father's gift better regardless.

Her attempts in woodwork are fruitless.
Her attempts in woodwork are fruitless.

Her daughter does not have a gift for him.
Her daughter does not have a gift for him.

She is not trying to compete with his mother.
She is not trying to compete with his mother.
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Answer 1

Here are the best possible answers for each of the questions based on the passage provided:

Question 1:

1. Which example from the passage supports the idea that the father lets Julia handle the situation with Steve?
   Answer: He lets her do all the talking that evening.

Question 2: 2. From this passage, the reader can infer that Julia is
Answer: patient.

Question 3: 3. What can be inferred from the passage?
Answer: Julia is succeeding in winning over Steve.

Question 4: 4. What does Julia's gift to Steve imply?
Answer: She is not trying to compete with his mother.