I Must Betray You

What tone is conveyed by the use of the word "agent" in the excerpt?

• 1. Friendly and approachable

• 1. Cheerful and supportive

• 1. Indifferent and uninterested

• 1. Authoritative and intimidating

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1. In Chapter 2 paragraph 2, what does the word “tang” mean?

• 1. a strong taste or flavor

• 1. a long and slender projecting object, such as a knife

• 1. a pungent or distinctive odor

• 1. a touch or suggestion of something

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TEKS.ELA.E1.2B

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1. How does the author convey a sense of foreboding in the descriptions of the school corridor and the office?

• 1. Through bright and cheerful imagery

• 1. By using dark, oppressive language and details

• 1. By focusing on the students' laughter

• 1. Through descriptions of a warm and inviting atmosphere

1. What is the author's purpose in including the statement, “They say there’s one Secu per every fifty Romanians,” in the excerpt?

• 1. To emphasize the pervasive presence of the Securitate and instill a sense of fear in the reader

• 1. To highlight the importance of mathematics in everyday life

• 1. To demonstrate the camaraderie among siblings in discussing societal issues

• 1. To illustrate the safety and security felt by the citizens of Romania

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TEKS.ELA.E2.11H

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Part A: Read these quote from the excerpt:
Luca and me, we wore suits and ties to liceu. All boys did. Girls, navy pinafores and white hair bands. But in the fall and winter, our school uniforms weren’t visible. They were covered by coats, knitted mufflers, and gloves to combat the bitter cold of the unheated cement building.

Cold and dark. Knuckles aching. It’s hard to take notes when you can’t feel your fingers. It’s difficult to concentrate when the electricity snaps off.

• 1. Luca and Christian like going to school.

• 1. The school is a dingy and uninviting place.

• 1. The school is welcoming and the students like their uniforms.

• 1. It’s winter time so the heat is running at the school.

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Part B: Which line from the excerpt “I Must Betray You” supports the answer to Part A?
Luca and me, we wore suits and ties to liceu. All boys did. Girls, navy pinafores and white hair bands. But in the fall and winter, our school uniforms weren’t visible. They were covered by coats, knitted mufflers, and gloves to combat the bitter cold of the unheated cement building.

Cold and dark. Knuckles aching. It’s hard to take notes when you can’t feel your fingers. It’s difficult to concentrate when the electricity snaps off.

• 1. Luca and me, we wore suits and ties… (line 1)

• 1. But in the fall and winter, our school uniforms weren’t visible. (line 2)

• 1. All boys did. (line 1)

• 1. Cold and dark. Knuckles aching. (line 4)

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TEKS.ELA.CR.4E

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What does the narrator's experience with the “Preparing Youth for Defending the Country” course suggest about his life compared to other students in different countries?

• 1. He is receiving a standard education similar to students in many countries.

• 1. He is not interested in education and prefers to play sports.

• 1. He is exposed to a militarized education that is uncommon in many places.

• 1. He is ahead of his peers in academic subjects like science and math.