End of Summer/Face to Face

Read the stage directions from scene 1 of Passage 1.

“MATEO eyes GABRIEL, perplexed and a little disappointed.”

(line 6)

How does this stage direction contribute to the plot of Passage 1?

• 
  It shows that Mateo wishes it would not take so long to build a clubhouse.

• It shows that Mateo is unsure if they have enough supplies to build

  the clubhouse.

• It shows that Mateo is worried that his dad is too busy working to help

  them build a clubhouse

• 
  It shows that Mateo does not understand why his friend is not excited

  about building a clubhouse

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How does scene 2 build upon scene 1 to develop the plot of Passage 1?

• Scene 2 shows another example of the problem hinted at in scene 1.

• Scene 1 introduces a problem, and scene 2 presents the solution.

• Scene 2 shows what happens as a result of the events in Scene 1.

• Scene 1 introduces the setting, and scene 2 further develops the

  same setting.

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What best summarizes the plot details in scene 3 of Passage 1?

• Mateo and Gabriel are having a conversation on the phone.

• Mateo’s parents are planning a camping trip and allow him to

  invite Gabriel

• Gabriel explains to Mateo that he is moving away and expresses concern

  about remaining close friends.

• Gabriel admits that he will not be able to help finish building the clubhouse

  and will have to wait to see it.

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

Part A

How do the events in paragraphs 2–5 contribute to the plot of Passage 2?

• They show that Mom is curious about Minh.

• They reveal to Mom that Laila has been avoiding Minh

• They reveal to Mom that Laila and Minh have been arguing.

• They show that Laila and Mom still have a lot of unpacking to do.

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Select the sentence from Passage 2 that best supports the answer to Part A.

• “Her mother appeared in the doorway with another moving

  box.” (paragraph 2)

• “‘What’s the news from Minh?’” (paragraph 2)

• “‘I haven’t talked to her.’” (paragraph 3)

• “‘Did you have a fight or something?’ her mother asked.” (paragraph 4)

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In Passage 2, what does the phrase “Minh’s pencil dancing in rhythm with Laila’s” tell the reader?

• Minh and Laila are talented artists.

• Minh’s pencil is tapping to the music

• Minh is worried that Laila is a better writer.

• Minh and Laila feel very close to one another.

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How does the illustration of the characters and setting in Passage 2 support the reader’s understanding of the plot?

• 
  It shows where the passage takes place.

• It shows what happens after the story ends.

• It shows how the main characters are feeling.

• It shows how the problem in the passage is solved.

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How does Laila’s perspective change over the course of Passage 2?

• She realizes that breaking off communication with her friend is not what

  she wants.

• She understands that friendships cannot be maintained when the friends

  are far apart.

• She learns that her friend was ignoring her and blames Minh for the end of

  their friendship.

• She decides that it is easier to pretend to be happy about Minh’s move

  than to share her real feelings.

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What are two ways the author of Passage 2 develops the themes of the passages?

• by including a character who doesn’t want to move

• by showing how moving can affect a friendship

• by including a character who is trying to make new friends

• by showing a character who struggles with their school work

• by including a character who doesn’t want to be away from a friend

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

Part A

Which theme is developed in Passage 1?

• It is important to finish what you start.

• A problem does not go away if you simply avoid it.

• True friends make an effort not to hurt each other’s feelings.

• 
  Parents should let children’s arguments resolve on their own.

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