Question

why did you choose your answer? 8. when the narrator says marin “is waiting for a car to stop, a star to fall, someone to change her life,” the reader can characterize marin as — a. beautiful or pretty b. hopeful or wistful c. gloomy or depressed d. distracted or unfocused why did you choose your answer? 10. marin is the ____ in the passage because — a. protagonist; she is the central character and the passage deals with her life and dreams. b. protagonist; she provides a positive example for the narrator to follow. c. antagonist; she is the force the narrator must overcome. d. antagonist; she provides a negative example for the narrator and is in conflict with louie’s parents. why did you choose your answer?

Explanation:

For question 8, waiting for a car to stop, a star to fall, or someone to change her life implies a longing and hopeful - yet somewhat wistful - attitude. It doesn't suggest beauty, gloom, or distraction. For question 10, since the passage focuses on Marin's life and dreams, she is the central character, which makes her the protagonist. There is no indication of her being an antagonist or providing a positive/negative example in the given context.

Answer:

1. B. Hopeful or wistful
2. A. protagonist; she is the central character and the passage deals with her life and dreams.