Reading Passage. A Christmas in March(2do"A")

Reading Passage. A Christmas in March

Multiple Select

After Clifton's letter is read to the family, the narrator’s mood shifts from

• A. arrogant to humble

• B. sad to joyful

• C. uncertain to clear

• D. excited to disappointed

Multiple Select

In the middle of the story, we learn that the mother is an optimist. This means she

• A. is not easily upset

• B. upholds high standards

• C. maintains a positive viewpoint

• D. considers all outcomes before making a decision

Multiple Select

What can we conclude about Clifton by reading the letter?

• I. He will not be home for Christmas.

• I. He will not be home for Christmas.

  II. He will be home by March.

• II. He will be home by March.

  III. He is one of the Tuskegee Airmen

• I. He will not be home for Christmas.

  II. He will be home by March.

  III. He is one of the Tuskegee Airmen

Multiple Select

Which of the following words best describes the work the sisters did to help keep the tree looking pretty?

• A. miracle

• B. disaster

• C. drudgery

• D. teamwork

Multiple Select

What is the most likely reason the narrator compared the tree limbs to a “sliding board”?

• A. They were so high in the air.

• B. The ornaments were slipping off.

• C. The sisters liked to play on them.

• D. The branches looked ugly without their needles.