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.

\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...

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

options:
more windows
painted walls
bigger furniture

Explanation:

1. For the first blank set: The smaller room's appeal is tied to more windows (a positive feature), while the downside is that bigger furniture won't fit the smaller space.
2. For the second part: Malú uses the "bowling ball" metaphor to show she's anxious/nervous about the new home. Mom recognizes this discomfort and suggests a walk to ease her feelings, as shown by her response and action of leading Malú out.

Answer:

1. Malú chooses the smaller room

because it has more windows
even though its bigger furniture doesn't fit (implied)
reminds her of her old home (implied context)

1. Mom knows how Malú is feeling and

suggests that they take a walk to help her feel better