Car Talk

Which of these best describes what the author of "Car Talk" and Brandy in "Needed" gain from the experience of driving?

• Both gain a deeper understanding of their own abilities.

• Both gain a deeper understanding of family members.

• The author of "Car Talk" becomes a skilled driver, while Brandy learns how to farm.

• The author of "Car Talk" gets to know her father, while Brandy gets to help her family.

How does the author of "Car Talk" differ from Brandy in "Needed"?

• The author of "Car Talk" wants to master a skill, while Brandy takes on a new responsibility.

• The author of "Car Talk" thinks driving is scary, while Brandy thinks driving is fun.

• The author of "Car Talk" is easily distracted, while Brandy pays attention when she drives.

• The author of "Car Talk" does what she wants to do, while Brandy does what her father tells her to.

Read line 7 of the poem. What excerpt from "Car Talk" best matches the feeling expressed by the speaker in line 7 of the poem?

• we got into the car that first time

• Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing

• that now-aging permit first found its way into my eager hands

• a small plastic card verifying my right to drive

How does "Car Talks" differ from "Needed"?

• "Car Talk" describes events in the order that they happen.

• "Car Talk" shows how a father offers guidance.

• "Car Talk" focuses on something a girl experiences.

• "Car Talk" describes events that occur over a longer period.

How are the fathers in "Car Talk" and "Needed" presented differently?

• The father in "Car Talk" communicates by sharing stories, while the father in "Needed" communicates by giving instructions.

• The father in "Car Talk" is eager to spend time with his daughter, while the father in "Needed" is hesitant about having his daughter help him.

• The father in "Car Talk" demonstrates the importance of following directions, while the father in "Needed" demonstrates a carefree approach to driving.

• The father in "Car Talk" is uncertain of his ability to provide instructions, while the father in "Needed" is confident when giving instructions.

Read the below sentence from paragraph 1 - In this sentence the author -

• shares her fear of never getting a driver's license

• explains why she is such a poor driver

• makes fun of her lack of skill

• describes the place where she lives

Use “Car Talk” (pp. 10–11) to answer questions 10–13. Then fill in the answers on your answer document. Read this sentence from paragraph 5. In the car, I was a captive audience.

• made her feel helpless

• gave her father the chance to speak

• became deeply interesting to her

• allowed her father to display his skills

Which of these best describes what the author of “Car Talk” and Brandy in “Needed” gain from the experience of driving?

• Both gain a deeper understanding of their own abilities.

• Both gain a deeper understanding of family members.

• The author of “Car Talk” becomes a skilled driver, while Brandy learns how to farm.

• The author of “Car Talk” gets to know her father, while Brandy gets to help her family.

How does the author of “Car Talk” differ from Brandy in “Needed”?

• The author of “Car Talk” wants to master a skill, while Brandy takes on a new responsibility.

• The author of “Car Talk” thinks driving is scary, while Brandy thinks driving is fun

• The author of “Car Talk” is easily distracted, while Brandy pays attention when she drives.

• The author of “Car Talk” does what she wants to do, while Brandy does what her father tells her to.

Read line 7 of the poem. Which excerpt from “Car Talk” best matches the feeling expressed by the speaker in line 7 of the poem?

• we got into the car that first time

• Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing

• that now-aging permit first found its way into my eager hands

• a small plastic card verifying my right to drive