RL 8.6 Point of View & Perspective
How does the first-person point of view influence the reader’s understanding of the narrator’s feelings about waking up early?
A. It allows the narrator to hide his true feelings from the reader.
B. It shows only the father's perspective on the early morning.
C. It lets the reader directly experience the narrator’s confusion and annoyance.
D. It prevents the reader from knowing why the father is excited.
C. It lets the reader directly experience the narrator’s confusion and annoyance.
Which statement best expresses a central theme of the story?
A. Hard work always leads to fame.
B. Sometimes the best surprises come from unexpected places.
C. Appreciating the people who care for you is important.
D. Dreams only come true if you refuse to give up.
C. Appreciating the people who care for you is important.
What does Dad’s early-morning wake-up call in Paragraphs 1–5 reveal about his character?
A. He is careless and forgetful.
B. He enjoys surprising others and is full of enthusiasm.
C. He dislikes spending time with his son.
D. He prefers to follow a strict routine every weekend.
B. He enjoys surprising others and is full of enthusiasm.
In Paragraph 12, the narrator says the experience “unfolded in a way I could never have even conjured up in a dream.” What does conjured most nearly mean?
A. Imagined
B. Feared
C. Observed
D. Repeated
A. Imagined
What can the reader infer about the father based on the details in Paragraph 17?
A. He is someone who rarely helps others.
B. He is physically weak and easily tired.
C. He is respected and known as a dependable, hardworking person.
D. He cares more about his job than his family.
C. He is respected and known as a dependable, hardworking person.
How does the narrator’s point of view affect the way the stadium is described in Paragraph 7?
A. The stadium is described negatively because the narrator dislikes sports.
B. The stadium appears ordinary because the narrator has visited many before.
C. The stadium seems impressive and awe-inspiring because the narrator is a huge fan.
D. The stadium is described from the father’s perspective, not the narrator’s.
C. The stadium seems impressive and awe-inspiring because the narrator is a huge fan.
Which theme is most supported by the narrator’s realization about his father during the drive home?
A. True happiness comes from achieving personal goals.
B. People often overlook the quiet sacrifices others make for them.
C. Success depends on meeting the right people.
D. Everyone eventually gets the recognition they deserve.
B. People often overlook the quiet sacrifices others make for them.
How does the narrator’s reaction during the car ride in Paragraph 7 contribute to the plot?
A. It shows he already knows where they are going, reducing suspense.
B. It reveals his frustration and helps build curiosity about the destination.
C. It demonstrates that he does not trust his father’s plans.
D. It causes Dad to change the destination.
B. It reveals his frustration and helps build curiosity about the destination.
How does the author’s use of the simile “calling out my name like an opera singer sustaining one long note” (Paragraph 1) deepen the reader’s understanding of both the narrator’s mood and the father’s personality in this moment?
A. It shows the father is angry, which causes the narrator to panic.
B. It highlights the dramatic, cheerful energy of the father, contrasting with the narrator’s half-asleep irritation.
C. It suggests the father is intentionally trying to perform for the narrator to lighten the mood.
D. It reveals the father’s musical talent, which the narrator admires.
B. It highlights the dramatic, cheerful energy of the father, contrasting with the narrator’s half-asleep irritation.
Based on the narrator’s reactions in Paragraphs 1–7, what deeper conclusion can be drawn about how he perceives his father’s surprises at the beginning of the story?
A. He believes his father usually exaggerates activities.
B. He assumes anything planned early must be unpleasant.
C. He feels worried that the surprise will require hard work.
D. He has learned from experience that his father rarely plans fun outings.
B. He assumes anything planned early must be unpleasant.
Which statement best explains how the narrator’s perspective changes by the end of the story?
A. He realizes football is less important than he previously believed.
B. He begins to understand and appreciate his father on a deeper level.
C. He becomes frustrated that his father kept the surprise a secret.
D. He decides he wants to work in stadium maintenance like his father.
B. He begins to understand and appreciate his father on a deeper level.
Based on the events of the story, what lesson does the narrator learn?
A. Professional athletes have difficult training routines.
B. Surprises are usually more fun when you know the details.
C. Material rewards matter more than family relationships.
D. Acts of love sometimes show up in ordinary, humble ways.
D. Acts of love sometimes show up in ordinary, humble ways.
Which event serves as the turning point in the narrator’s understanding of his father?
A. Seeing the football players enter the field
B. Watching the practice from the front-row seats
C. Learning how his father obtained access to the stadium
D. Leaving the stadium after practice ends
C. Learning how his father obtained access to the stadium
In Paragraph 13, the team “stampeding through the tunnel like a pack of stallions” is an example of—
A. Hyperbole suggesting the players were angry
B. A metaphor highlighting how strong and fast the players appeared
C. A simile comparing the players’ movement to powerful animals
D. Personification suggesting the tunnel was alive
C. A simile comparing the players’ movement to powerful animals
Based on the narrator’s reactions and descriptions in Paragraphs 12–13, as well as earlier comments about the trip, what conclusion can readers draw about the family’s financial situation, and how does the text support this inference?
A. They rarely spend money on entertainment, not because they’re wealthy, but because they prefer staying home rather than attending events.
B. They can easily afford special events, which is why the narrator expected more surprises.
C. They likely cannot afford expensive experiences like professional games, as shown by the narrator’s amazement at the close seats.
D. They are wealthy and have many connections, which is why the father easily obtained access to the stadium.
C. They likely cannot afford expensive experiences like professional games, as shown by the narrator’s amazement at the close seats.
How does the narrator’s limited point of view create suspense in the first half of the story?
A. The narrator knows more than the father, leading to dramatic irony.
B. The narrator hides important information from the reader intentionally.
C. The narrator does not know where they are going, keeping the reader in suspense as well.
D. The narrator gives away the surprise immediately, creating tension.
C. The narrator does not know where they are going, keeping the reader in suspense as well.
Which theme is most developed through the father’s actions throughout the story?
A. Determination is necessary to reach personal goals.
B. Parents often try to impress others with grand gestures.
C. Love is shown through time, effort, and small acts of kindness.
D. People should always keep their promises.
C. Love is shown through time, effort, and small acts of kindness.
How does the description of the father in Paragraph 17 develop the relationship between father and son?
A. It shows the son becoming critical of his father’s limitations.
B. It reveals that the son finally notices and appreciates his father’s qualities.
C. It suggests the father is ashamed of his job.
D. It shows that the father wants more recognition from his son.
B. It reveals that the son finally notices and appreciates his father’s qualities.
What does the phrase “my knees were jelly” in Paragraph 13 suggest about the narrator’s reaction to seeing Sterling Stone?
A. He was tired from sitting so long.
B. He felt nervous and overwhelmed with excitement.
C. He wished he could leave immediately.
D. He was disappointed in the player’s skills.
B. He felt nervous and overwhelmed with excitement.
Considering the details revealed in Paragraphs 12–16, what inference best explains why the father waited until the end of the day to tell his son how he got access to the stadium?
A. He wanted his son to focus on appreciating the experience rather than the explanation.
B. He was unsure whether they actually had permission to be there.
C. He wanted to make the story sound more impressive.
D. He thought his son would be upset if he knew sooner.
A. He wanted his son to focus on appreciating the experience rather than the explanation.
How does the narrator’s description of his father in Paragraph 17 reveal the author’s use of point of view?
A. The narrator’s realization allows the reader to see the father through his newly appreciative eyes.
B. The author uses an outside narrator to objectively describe the father.
C. The father describes himself, revealing his own perspective.
D. The author switches to second-person point of view to create emotional distance.
A. The narrator’s realization allows the reader to see the father through his newly appreciative eyes.
Which idea about family relationships is reinforced by the ending of the passage?
A. Strong relationships are built when family members support one another.
B. Parents should always give their children expensive gifts.
C. Children must learn to become independent from their parents.
D. Families only grow closer during difficult times.
A. Strong relationships are built when family members support one another.
How does the event of attending the Broncos’ practice (Paragraphs 12–14) affect the narrator?
A. It causes him to lose interest in football.
B. It makes him wish he had stayed home and slept.
C. It overwhelms him with excitement and deepens his admiration for his father.
D. It leads him to question whether his father really understands him.
C. It overwhelms him with excitement and deepens his admiration for his father.
In Paragraph 17, the description of the father’s hands as “calloused…like they could handle anything” contributes to the tone by—
A. Creating a humorous tone about his father’s clumsiness
B. Establishing a critical tone about his father’s job
C. Developing a respectful, appreciative tone toward his father
D. Suggesting a tense, uncomfortable relationship
C. Developing a respectful, appreciative tone toward his father
Evaluate the narrator’s shift in perspective in Paragraphs 17–18. Which inference best explains how this moment contributes to the story’s meaning?
A. He realizes that his father’s kindness has shaped many parts of his life, not just this event.
B. He finally understands why his father works long hours.
C. He wishes his father had taken him on more trips like this.
D. He believes his father is trying too hard to be a hero.
A. He realizes that his father’s kindness has shaped many parts of his life, not just this event.