Question

1. how does the conversation between jacob and his mother in paragraphs 36 - 41 help develop the plot? a. it introduces new characters into the story b. it highlights the importance of responsibility c. it creates a sense of uncertainty and tension d. it provides insight into the feeling of persuasion 9. read this sentence from the story. \the clouds grew darker and thicker still, making the boys faces appear faint and pale.\ (paragraph 28) what negative effect does this sentence have on the story? a. it informs the reader of the ominous weather b. it adds to the sense of vulnerability and fear c. it suggests that the vanishers could be real d. it adds to the obstacles faced by the boys 10. read this sentence from the story. \youll be walking down the road one day, and all at once theyll zero in on you, and youll become translucent, like a crystal ball. and then, little by little, you just fade away.\ (paragraph 29) the word translucent has latin root origin. \trans-\ comes from the latin prefix \trans,\ meaning \across\ or \beyond.\ \lucent\ comes from the latin root \lucere,\ meaning \to shine\ or \to be bright.\ based on this information, what is the meaning of the word translucent as it is used in the sentence above? a. bright b. clear c. opaque d. shiny

Explanation:

Question 8:

The conversation between Jacob and his mother likely builds tension and uncertainty in the plot. It doesn't introduce new characters, and while it may touch on responsibility or persuasion, the most significant impact is creating a sense of unease which drives the plot forward.

Question 9:

The description of dark and thick clouds making boys' faces faint and pale adds to the feeling of vulnerability and fear in the story. While it does inform about the weather, the negative emotional - impact is more prominent.

Question 10:

Given the Latin roots "trans -" (across/beyond) and "lucere" (to shine/to be bright), "translucent" means allowing some light to pass through, which is closest to "clear".

Answer:

1. d. it provides a sense of uncertainty and tension
2. b. it adds to the sense of vulnerability and fear
3. b. clear