Question

close read: analyze the text. identify the choice that best answers the question. the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b. part a: in \the circuit\, which word most clearly describes how mr. lema acts toward panchito? a. resentful b. impatient c. perplexed d. kindhearted part b: which of these excerpts from \the circuit\ best supports the answer to part a? a. mr. lema, the sixth - grade teacher, greeted me and assigned me a desk. b. \the first thing we have to do this morning is finish reading the story we began yesterday,\ he said enthusiastically. c. he walked up to me, handed me an english book, and asked me to read. d. he must have read my face because before i could answer, he added: \ill teach you how to play it during our lunch hours.\

Explanation:

For Part A, analyze the text to determine Mr. Lema's attitude towards Panchito. He greeted and assigned a desk, which shows a neutral - helpful demeanor, not negative like resentful, impatient, or perplexed. For Part B, find the excerpt that supports the positive and neutral attitude shown in Part A. Option A where he greets and assigns a desk is the most supportive.

Answer:

Part A: C. kindhearted
Part B: A. Mr. Lema, the sixth grade teacher, greeted me and assigned me a desk.