Part A - The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrators?
Tortilla Sun

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8th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.
The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.
The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.
The paragraphs highlight the narrator's strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which paragraphs from the two passages best support the answer to Part A?
paragraph 3, Confetti Girl; paragraph 1, Tortilla Sun
paragraph 12, Confetti Girl; paragraph 5, Tortilla Sun
paragraph 19, Confetti Girl; paragraph 6, Tortilla Sun
paragraph 26, Confetti Girl; paragraph 9, Tortilla Sun
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrator's?
The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.
The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.
The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.
The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Refer to the passage from Confetti Girl and the passage from Tortilla Sun. The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrators?
The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.
The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.
The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.
The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'Tortilla Sun', what is the main theme explored through the protagonist's journey?
A) Adventure and discovery
B) Family and belonging
C) Friendship and loyalty
D) Courage and bravery
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Tortilla Sun' to convey the protagonist's emotions?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'Tortilla Sun', how does the author use setting to enhance the narrative?
A) By creating a sense of mystery
B) By highlighting cultural heritage
C) By emphasizing isolation
D) By showcasing modernity
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