Question

6 in paragraph 26, what is the effect of comparing the tree-planting project to a difficult puzzle?
a it shows that each girl can do some tasks to finish the whole project.
b it shows that the project will take a long time to complete.
c it shows that the project will improve the appearance of the school.
d it shows that the project will require the girls to use information that they already have.

7 which quote from the selection shows the reason ginevra first loved the sweet gum tree?
a \‘where have you been?’ cassandra inquired as i ran up to the sweet gum where my friends were waiting.\
b \i had never seen anything like that sweet gum tree before, with its star - shaped leaves!\
c \we raced outside to celebrate our success under those big sweet gum leaves.\
d \that sweet gum tree really means a lot to you, doesn’t it, ginevra.\

8 based on the selection, what can be inferred about cassandra?
a she is not a hard worker.
b she does not care about grades.
c she is closer to ginevra than kyra.
d she is more interested in friends than school.

Explanation:

Question 6

To solve this, we analyze the metaphor of a "difficult puzzle". A puzzle usually requires different parts (tasks) to be done by people to complete it. Option A says each girl does tasks for the whole project, which matches the puzzle metaphor (different pieces/tasks for completion). Option B (time) isn't related to a puzzle's nature. Option C (appearance) and D (using existing info) don't fit the puzzle comparison.

We need a quote showing why Ginevra first loved the sweet gum tree. Option B says she'd never seen a tree with star - shaped leaves before, which explains her initial love (novelty). Option A is about meeting friends, C is about celebrating success, and D is a comment about the tree's meaning, not the initial reason for love.

We infer about Cassandra. Option C: If she is closer to Ginevra than Kyra, it can be inferred from interactions (like the quote in Q7 where she is with Ginevra at the tree). Option A: No info she's not a hard worker. Option B: No info about grades. Option D: No info she prefers friends over school. So C is the best inference.

Answer:

A. It shows that each girl can do some tasks to finish the whole project.

Question 7