The Pause

How do paragraphs 8 and 9 contribute to the rising action?

• They introduce how often Martina’s soccer team practices and competes.

• They provide details about why Martina’s parents enjoy watching soccer.

• They describe Martina’s relationship with the other players on her soccer team.

• They explain why Martina feels concerned about her skills as a soccer player.

Martina’s conversation with her mother shows that she —

• thinks her daughter does not pay attention

• considers her daughter to be too slow

• wants her daughter to be successful

• hopes her daughter’s team wins the next game

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A What is a theme of the text?

• Physical activity is important.

• Friends support one another through difficult times.

• Hard work will be rewarded.

• Trying new things can lead to success.

Part B Which event in the text provides evidence that supports the answer to Part A?

• Martina pauses before passing the ball to Angie.

• Martina watches videos of Bochini on her computer.

• Martina’s mother does not want her to stop playing soccer.

• Martina’s parents are fans of their favorite soccer team.

The text’s point of view helps the reader better understand —

• only Angie’s actions and responses

• the events of the game as told by an outside narrator

• only Martina’s mother’s thoughts and feelings

• the actions and feelings of all the characters

Complete each sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Martina’s conflict is her ________.

(a)  

• lack of confidence.

• embarrassment with her parents.

• physical size.

Complete each sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Martina’s conflict is resolved when ________.

(a)  

• Angie asks Martina about her new soccer move.

• Martina watches videos of Bochini.
• Angie scores when Martina passes her the ball.

In paragraph 8, the prefix out– helps the reader determine that the word outrunning means—

• running beyond the others

• able to run

• against running

• running badly as compared to others

Which word from paragraph 27 best helps the reader know the meaning of surveyed?

• opportunity

• space

• view

• instant

What prediction can the reader make based on the story’s resolution?

• Martina will become the best player on her soccer team.

• Martina’s mother will make her watch more soccer videos.

• Martina’s parents will become proud of her.

• Martina’s new skill will help her team win games.