18. which word best describes the mood in the following scene?
behind me, i could feel the strain of the bass, steadier now, growing weaker, and the slant of the stars and the smell of the night, until finally it seemed i would be torn apart between longings, split in half.
a. scary and foreboding
b. dreamy and romantic
c. anxious and unsure
19. which statement best describes the main theme of “eraser tattoo” by jason reynolds?
a. first love has a lasting effect on a person.
b. first love can be intense but often fades quickly.
c. young people fall in love more easily than older people.
20. in “eraser tattoo,” how does the knowledge that shay is leaving affect dante?
a. it prompts dante to finally break up with shay before she moves away.
b. it prompts dante to finally admit to shay that he loves her.
c. it prompts dante to let shay give him an eraser tattoo.
21. in “eraser tattoo,” how does the following contribute to the story?
well, shay’s mother did, at least. she couldn’t stop crying. this had been her home for over twenty years. this small, two - bedroom, third - floor walk - up with good sunlight and hardwood floors, a show fireplace and ornate molding. ugly prewar bathroom tiles, like standing on a psychedelic chessboard. this was where shay took her first steps. where she took sink baths before pretending her dolls were mermaids in the big tub. where she scribbled her name on the wall in her room under the windows, before slinking into her parents’ bed to sn
this was where she left trails of stickiness across the floor whenever coming inside with a popsicle from the cream truck. where she learned to water her mother’s plants. plants they weren’t allowed to keep because this place – their space – was gone. bought out from under them. empty. all packed into a clunky truck that already headed south. and since shay’s father left early to get a jump on traffic, it seemed like a good idea to mother take a much - needed moment to weep in peace.
a. it establishes why shay’s mother refuses to move to north carolina.
b. it establishes why shay’s family has to move to north carolina.
c. it establishes how important this house is to shay’s family.
22. what is the significance of shay’s words and actions in the following?
“no doubt, homie,” she replied, her whisper bookended by sniffles. then she pinched him on the butt.
a. they prove that shay doubts she will ever see dante again.
b. they show shay admitting, for the first time, that she loves dante.
c. they mirror shay’s words and actions when dante told her he loved her.
23. what is the most likely meaning of the following, as it applies to dante and shay’s relationship?
he knew the sting wouldn’t last forever...but the scar would.
a. dante and shay plan to continue dating despite her being so far away.
b. dante believes that the pain of shay’s absence will last forever, like a scar.
c. the pain of shay’s absence will fade, but dante will always remember her.
c. matching. read through each definition below. then, choose the term that best matches each definition. terms may be used only once.
24. to make stable or firm a. affect
25. to influence; to create an effect upon b. communicate
26. to share or exchange information or ideas c. definite
27. to find or name the characteristics, nature, or qualities of someone/something d. establish
28. certain; unquestionable e. identify

Question

18. which word best describes the mood in the following scene?
behind me, i could feel the strain of the bass, steadier now, growing weaker, and the slant of the stars and the smell of the night, until finally it seemed i would be torn apart between longings, split in half.
  a. scary and foreboding
  b. dreamy and romantic
  c. anxious and unsure
19. which statement best describes the main theme of “eraser tattoo” by jason reynolds?
  a. first love has a lasting effect on a person.
  b. first love can be intense but often fades quickly.
  c. young people fall in love more easily than older people.
20. in “eraser tattoo,” how does the knowledge that shay is leaving affect dante?
  a. it prompts dante to finally break up with shay before she moves away.
  b. it prompts dante to finally admit to shay that he loves her.
  c. it prompts dante to let shay give him an eraser tattoo.
21. in “eraser tattoo,” how does the following contribute to the story?
well, shay’s mother did, at least. she couldn’t stop crying. this had been her home for over twenty years. this small, two - bedroom, third - floor walk - up with good sunlight and hardwood floors, a show fireplace and ornate molding. ugly prewar bathroom tiles, like standing on a psychedelic chessboard. this was where shay took her first steps. where she took sink baths before pretending her dolls were mermaids in the big tub. where she scribbled her name on the wall in her room under the windows, before slinking into her parents’ bed to sn
this was where she left trails of stickiness across the floor whenever coming inside with a popsicle from the cream truck. where she learned to water her mother’s plants. plants they weren’t allowed to keep because this place – their space – was gone. bought out from under them. empty. all packed into a clunky truck that already headed south. and since shay’s father left early to get a jump on traffic, it seemed like a good idea to mother take a much - needed moment to weep in peace.
  a. it establishes why shay’s mother refuses to move to north carolina.
  b. it establishes why shay’s family has to move to north carolina.
  c. it establishes how important this house is to shay’s family.
22. what is the significance of shay’s words and actions in the following?
“no doubt, homie,” she replied, her whisper bookended by sniffles. then she pinched him on the butt.
  a. they prove that shay doubts she will ever see dante again.
  b. they show shay admitting, for the first time, that she loves dante.
  c. they mirror shay’s words and actions when dante told her he loved her.
23. what is the most likely meaning of the following, as it applies to dante and shay’s relationship?
he knew the sting wouldn’t last forever...but the scar would.
  a. dante and shay plan to continue dating despite her being so far away.
  b. dante believes that the pain of shay’s absence will last forever, like a scar.
  c. the pain of shay’s absence will fade, but dante will always remember her.
c. matching. read through each definition below. then, choose the term that best matches each definition. terms may be used only once.
24. to make stable or firm  a. affect
25. to influence; to create an effect upon  b. communicate
26. to share or exchange information or ideas  c. definite
27. to find or name the characteristics, nature, or qualities of someone/something  d. establish
28. certain; unquestionable  e. identify

Accepted Answer

### Question 17 (assuming the first question about mood)
# Brief Explanations:
The scene describes a quiet river at night, with stars as part of a hidden life corridor, and the narrator knowing star names from summer fishing. The mood is dreamy (due to the serene, almost magical river and star descriptions) and romantic (the peaceful, intimate connection to the river and stars). "Scary and foreboding" is incorrect (no fear elements), "Exciting and energetic" is wrong (the scene is calm). So the best fit is b.
# Answer:
b. Dreamy and romantic

### Question 18
# Brief Explanations:
The scene has the strain of the bass, the slant of stars, and the narrator feeling torn between longings, split in half. This creates anxiety (torn, split) and uncertainty (about the longings). "Scary and foreboding" lacks fear, "Dreamy and romantic" is too calm. So c is correct.
# Answer:
c. Anxious and unsure

### Question 19
# Brief Explanations:
"Eraser Tattoo" by Jason Reynolds explores first love's lasting impact. Option a says first love has a lasting effect, which matches. Option b (fades quickly) contradicts, option c (young vs old love ease) is not the main theme. So a is correct.
# Answer:
a. First love has a lasting effect on a person.

### Question 20
# Brief Explanations:
When Shay is leaving, Dante admits his love. Option a (break up) is wrong, option c (eraser tattoo) is not the effect of her leaving on his admission. So b is correct.
# Answer:
b. It prompts Dante to finally admit to Shay that he loves her.

### Question 21
# Brief Explanations:
The passage describes Shay's home with memories (first steps, doll play, etc.) and her mother crying. This shows the house's importance to the family. Option a (mother refuses to move) is wrong (she moves), option b (why they move) is not the focus. So c is correct.
# Answer:
c. It establishes how important this house is to Shay’s family.

### Question 22
# Brief Explanations:
Shay’s reply "No doubt, homie" and pinching him mirror Dante’s earlier actions/words when he confessed love. Option a (doubts seeing again) is wrong, option b (first time admitting love) is not shown here. So c is correct.
# Answer:
c. They mirror Shay’s words and actions when Dante told her he loved her.

### Question 23
# Brief Explanations:
The sting (pain of absence) won’t last, but the scar (memory) will. Option a (continue dating) is wrong, option b (pain lasts forever) contradicts. So c is correct.
# Answer:
c. The pain of Shay’s absence will fade, but Dante will always remember her.

### Question 24
# Brief Explanations:
"To make stable or firm" matches "Establish" (option d). "Affect" is influence, "Communicate" is share info, "Definite" is certain, "Identify" is find characteristics. So d.
# Answer:
d. Establish

### Question 25
# Brief Explanations:
"To influence; to create an effect upon" matches "Affect" (option a). Other terms don’t fit: "Communicate" is sharing, "Definite" is certain, "Establish" is stabilize, "Identify" is find traits. So a.
# Answer:
a. Affect

### Question 26
# Brief Explanations:
"To share or exchange information or ideas" matches "Communicate" (option b). "Affect" is influence, "Definite" is certain, "Establish" is stabilize, "Identify" is find traits. So b.
# Answer:
b. Communicate

### Question 27
# Brief Explanations:
"To find or name the characteristics, nature, or qualities of someone/something" matches "Identify" (option e). "Affect" is influence, "Communicate" is share, "Definite" is certain, "Establish" is stabilize. So e.
# Answer:
e. Identify

### Question 28
# Brief Explanations:
"Certain; unquestionable" matches "Definite" (option c). "Affect" is influence, "Communicate" is share, "Establish" is stabilize, "Identify" is find traits. So c.
# Answer:
c. Definite

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Question 17 (assuming the first question about mood)

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