Question

using details to support inferences in a literary text — quiz — level e
fill in the blanks to tell about malús first day in her new home.
malú chooses the smaller room
because it has
even though its
reminds her of
knows how malú is feeling and
suggests that they take a walk to

\good choice,\ mom said, appearing in the doorway.
\we can paint if you want. maybe get some curtains?...
you hungry?\

ot really,\ i said. \i think there might be a bowling
ball sitting in my stomach.\
\a bowling ball, huh?\
\and its not one of the small ones for little hands,
either,\ i said. \its the biggest size, like the ones dad uses.\
\sounds bad,\ mom said. \why dont you try to walk it
off? you dont have to eat, but i think youll feel better.\...
mom walked over and hooked her arm through mine. i
had no choice but to let her pull me back down the
unfamiliar hallway....
options: more windows, painted walls, bigger furniture

Explanation:

• The smaller room's appeal is tied to natural light, so "more windows" fits the first blank.
• A smaller room would contrast with "bigger furniture" as a downside, matching the "even though" context.
• The text mentions Mom offering to paint, so "painted walls" connects to a familiar/comforting detail Malú would recognize.
• Mom suggests walking to "walk off" the anxious "bowling ball" feeling, so the goal is to help Malú feel better.

Answer:

1. Malú chooses the smaller room because it has more windows
2. even though its bigger furniture
3. reminds her of painted walls
4. Mom knows how Malú is feeling and suggests that they take a walk to help her feel better