The Right Picture

Q. 1 Paragraphs 7 through 14 contribute to the rising action by —

• A.hinting at how Papa will take a picture

• B. describing the names of different birds

• C.providing Papa’s memories of birds

• D.establishing Manno’s displeasure

Q. 2 Manno’s feelings about the outing begin to become more positive when he —

• A.drives to the beach with Papa

• B.sits quietly

• C. eats spaghetti

• D. understands Papa’s words

Q. 3 Which statement expresses a main theme of the text?

• A. Listen to those who are older.

• B. Embrace all of life’s experiences.

• C. Reveal your true feelings.

• D. Trust your family.

Q. 4 The third-person limited point of view helps the reader understand the feelings of _______ about the early morning experience.

Q. 5 The resolution of the story reveals that Manno —

• A. is interested in learning more about birds

• B. wants Papa to teach him how to take photos

• C. is grateful for his experience with Papa

• D. hopes to have new experiences

Q. 6 This question has two parts. Part A: Which sentence from the text includes an example of personification?

• A. He pushed his bare toes through the cool beach sand and regarded the sky—not yet daylight. (paragraph 1)

• B. The sun was trying to push its way over the ocean’s edge, but it had to try harder now, in late September, than it did in the summertime. (paragraph 1)

• C. Early, early that morning, Papa had said, “You have to catch a south Florida sunrise, and everything it brings with it, by surprise.” (paragraph 3)

• D. Seagulls sailed lazily in the sky, just shadows that didn’t even bother squawking, for the beach held nothing for them yet. (paragraph 6)

Q. 6 Part B: The author uses personification in this sentence to —

• A. show the respect Manno has for Papa’s skill as a photographer

• B. the contribution of the setting to the story’s plot

• C. describe the beauty of the deserted beach in the early morning light

• D. compare the tension between the sun’s struggle and Manno’s impatience

Q. 7 The reader can use knowledge of the Latin root aud to determine that the word audible in paragraph 20 means —

• A. unable to hear

• B. heard previously

• C. hoping to hear again

• D. loud enough to be heard

Q. 8 What prediction can the reader make based on the story’s resolution?

• A. Manno will be patient the next time he goes with Papa to take pictures.

• B. Manno will decide that the early morning is not the best time to visit the beach.

• C. Manno will find a way to purchase a camera so he can take his own pictures.

• D. Manno will learn the names of birds so he can identify them without help.

Q. 9 Why do paragraphs 18 through 21 serve as the climax of the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.