Question 1-5
What is the meaning of wistfully in paragraph 12?
What is A sadness because the context suggest that Eric is feeling sad about his circumstances
6 Which sentence from the story best expresses its theme?
Option F is correct The author develops the story’s theme, or central message, by revealing Eric’s changing perspective regarding the “regulars” at Sam’s Deli. When Eric is overwhelmed by the crowd at the deli, the “regulars” all pitch in to help out. When Eric’s parents return and offer Eric the opportunity to take a break, Eric opts to stay to help with the “‘most important’” orders of the day, as he finally realizes how the “regulars” are key to making Sam’s Deli a “‘special place.
11 From the speaker’s experience, the reader can learn that —
C
Based on the speaker’s excitement upon arriving for a weekend visit with Abuelita, the feeling of safety and contentment the speaker experiences in “Abuelita’s soft arms,” and the obvious joy Abuelita feels regarding her grandson, the reader can learn that time spent with family should be cherished
16 The reader can conclude from the information in paragraph 3 that Stuart
G
In paragraph 3, the author states that “one of Stuart’s aspirations was to paint George Washington” and then explains how Stuart overcame the challenges of arranging a meeting with Washington to “eventually [have] the opportunity” to paint the president.
Question 2 The author includes this figurative language to show that the ...
H-number of customers at the deli become manageable.
Comparing a tidal wave to a stream suggest a decrease in customers to a manageable flow.
7.In lines 5 and 25, the words “bury myself” and “hidden” highlight that the speaker —
C
the speaker feels safe and content with Abuelita. These feelings are emphasized by the speaker’s description of how he buries himself “deep, hidden in Abuelita’s soft arms” in both lines 5 and 25. The image of their embrace is one of affection, love, and contentment.
12 By including Abuelita’s dialogue in the poem, the poet is able to —
Option H is correct Dialogue refers to the lines spoken by a character in a story, poem, or play. Abuelita tells her “‘cielo’” (the speaker) that she needs “‘a big abrazo’” from him, she calls the speaker her “‘big boy,’” and she tells him that he is “‘so big.’” The poet includes these words of simple dialogue to emphasize Abuelita’s feeling of affection for the speaker.
17 The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to —
A
The author gives details in paragraph 5 to explain that Stuart’s portrait of Washington is so well known because it has appeared on the dollar bill since 1869; anyone who has ever seen a dollar bill has seen the portrait.
3 Eric’s actions at the end of the story are significant because they reveal that he-
D.
Eric declines his parents’ offer to stop working and find his friends, he refers to “‘special orders’” that are the “‘most important ones of the day,’” and then he carefully makes the orders for the deli’s “regulars.” These actions are included to reveal that Eric realizes the importance of loyal customers.
8. What is the most likely reason the poet uses exclamation points in the third stanza?
G
In line 7, the speaker is clearly excited about “A whole weekend with Abuelita!” This excitement is emphasized by the goodbye shout to Papa in line 8, which the poet punctuates with an exclamation point
13 How does the poet develop the theme of this poem?
Option D is correct The interaction between the speaker and Abuelita throughout the poem is included to develop a theme, or central message, of familial affection and pride. Abuelita smiles and calls out to the speaker as he enthusiastically runs into her arms. The speaker expresses his joy at having Abuelita to himself for the “whole weekend,” and Abuelita is happy to see her “‘big boy.’”
18 What is the best summary of the selection?
J
The central idea and key details from the selection are included in this summary. Information about Gilbert Stuart and why he is an important figure is included in the first sentence. In the second sentence, the incomplete portrait of Washington is addressed, and the central idea that this portrait became the most popular portrait of Washington ever painted is conveyed.
4 Which of the following best describes Eric’s main conflict in the story?
H
The conflict is established in paragraph 2: Eric has to help his parents at the deli instead of enjoying the day at the Twin Rivers Summer Festival with his friends as he had planned.
Read lines 14 and 15 from the poem.
Painted yellow-white like a forgotten Easter egg, And cracked here and there like that same egg.
The poet includes these similes most likely to —
B
A simile is a figure of speech in which two objects are compared using the word “like” or “as.” In lines 14 and 15, the poet describes Abuelita’s house as “yellow-white like a forgotten Easter egg” and “cracked here and there.” These similes are included to help the reader visualize Abuelita’s house
14 Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged?
J
The words “interesting conversation” are included to provide context to help the reader understand the meaning of engaged by suggesting that Stuart and his subjects were involved in the shared activity of conversation
19 Read this information about the origin of the word amass. from the Latin a- + massare, meaning “to form a lump” This information helps the reader understand that amassed in paragraph 3 means —
Option C is correct Based on paragraph 3, Tolkien had “many writings” that his son “gathered together.” The reader can use the information in the box to understand the meaning of amassed because gathering Tolkien’s writings most likely meant that the pieces had to be brought together to become one, or “‘to form a lump
5 The first-person point of view of the story allows the reader to understand the
B
is correct The term point of view refers to the person telling or narrating a piece of writing. First-person point of view is used to allow the reader to understand Eric’s changing point of view regarding the deli. At first Eric doesn’t understand why his mom and dad cater to the regular customers so much. By the end of the story, however, Eric realizes that these customers’ “‘special orders’” are “‘the most important ones of the day.’”
10 Read lines 23 and 24 of the poem. “You are so big! My big boy!” And I laugh and stand on my toes to be even bigger. These lines are included to suggest that the speaker —
J
The poet includes the lines “‘You are so big! My big boy!’” to show that Abuelita is proud of the speaker. The speaker’s reaction—laughing and standing on his toes—is included to show how the speaker encourages and enjoys Abuelita’s feeling of pride.
15 Paragraph 2 is mainly about the —
A
In paragraph 2, the author focuses on Stuart’s method of engaging his subjects in conversation while painting them so that his subjects would be at ease and Stuart could “capture their most natural expression and pose.”
20 By using a problem-and-solution organizational pattern in paragraphs 3 through 5, the author of the selection is able to —
J
The author structures paragraphs 3 through 5 to emphasize the problem of Tolkien being unable to finish The Silmarillion before he died and to explain how the problem was solved: Tolkien’s son Christopher completed the work.