This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Question

Part A

Which statement best describes the relationship between Maya and Nurzhan?

A They like to joke around with each other.

B They try to help each other solve their problems.

C Maya is annoyed by Nurzhan because he frequently complains.

D Nurzhan is afraid of Maya because she frequently threatens him.

Part B

Which TWO excerpts from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

A "Your son, Nurzhan, was involved in quite a nasty fight."
Papa looked at me, and I said to him in Russian, "Nurzhan was in little fight."
Mr. Shanaman continued. "The other boy, Ossie Nishizono, needed two stitches at the hospital." A
"The other boy, Ossie Nishizono, was a little hurt," I told Papa. (paragraphs 76-79)

B "Maya, I-"
"Don't talk. Do your work."
"But I-"
"I missed the gymnastics meet because of you!"
"Watch the knife!" Nurzhan looked scared. (paragraphs 98-102)

C I looked down and saw my finger bleeding on the potatoes, and it scared me to be so tired that I hadn't seen this. "It's just blood, Nurzhan. I cut myself. It'll wash off."
"Oh, yuck."
"Quiet, boy! I said I would wash it off." (paragraphs 184-186)

D I laughed. "Oh, Nurzhan. Don't be foolish. You waste your time. Papa will never change his thinking because of you.
"I will try anyway. When he comes home tonight, I will speak to him myself. I have a plan." (paragraphs 207-208)

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Part The statement that best describes the relationship between Maya and Nurzhan is: **B They try to help each other solve their problems.** --- **Part B** The TWO excerpts from the selection that best support the answer to Part A are: **D I laughed. "Oh, Nurzhan. Don't be foolish. You waste your time. Papa will never change his thinking because of you. I will try anyway. When he comes home tonight, I will speak to him myself. I have a plan." (paragraphs 207-208)** **C I looked down and saw my finger bleeding on the potatoes, and it scared me to be so tired that I hadn't seen this. "It's just blood, Nurzhan. I cut myself. It'll wash off." "Oh, yuck." "Quiet, boy! I said I would wash it off." (paragraphs 184-186)** These excerpts illustrate how Maya and Nurzhan interact with each other, particularly in how Maya responds to Nurzhan's concerns and offers reassurance, as well as her willingness to take initiative in addressing family issues.