CFU 4/15 5.8 B

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5.8B Analyze the relationships of and conflicts among the characters.

LO:SWBAT analyze the relationships of and
conflicts among the characters.

DOL:Given a text, SW analyze the
relationships of and conflicts among the
characters correctly in at least 4 of 5 questions.

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5.8 B What can the reader conclude about Ernesto?

A.

Ernesto wants to buy a pet that he has been dreaming about.

B.

Ernesto wants his furry friend to have companionship.

C.

Ernesto has a strong desire to have a pet, but he is unable to
have one.

D.

Ernesto wants to purchase a pet, but he can not afford the want
he desires.

Read these sentences from paragraph 1.

He favored the chocolate brown one the most, and it made a
lump rise in his throat to know that he could never purchase it,
nor any other animal he wanted.

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5.8 B What does the interaction between the main
characters show about Ernesto?

A. A trustworthy person, as he convinces Jozef to get a

pet even though his brother is allergic to animals.

B. A cautious person, as he carefully chose a pet that did

not affect his mother’s allergies.

C. An indifferent person, demonstrated by his selfish

behavior of getting a pet despite his mother’s health.

D. An empathetic person, as he avoids having a pet

because of his mother’s allergy problems.

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A.

“I came to replace the window that broke yesterday
when it viciously threw itself at your poor, innocent
baseball!” the voice continued. (paragraph 6)

B.

“What’s up, buddy?” he said, pausing to set down
his equipment and ruffle Ernesto’s hair. (paragraph
8)

C.

The news that your mother is allergic to animals is
interesting because my brother is allergic to animals
as well. (paragraph 10)

D.

My parents wouldn’t allow it because of my brother,
but there was a woman in my neighborhood who
took in wounded animals … (paragraph 14)

E.

“I’m studying biology now, and when I graduate, I
plan to go on to become a veterinarian, a doctor for
animals. What else?” (paragraph 19)

5.8 B Which
sentences from
the story reveal
Jozef’s
understanding
about Ernesto’s

conflict?

Select TWO
correct answers.

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5.8 B This question has two
parts. First, answer Part A. Then
answer Part B.

Part A
The details in the story suggest
that the relationship between
Ernesto and his mom is —

A.

respectful and
considerate

B.

inconsiderate and
dishonest

C.

lacking communication

D.

fostering memories

Part B
Which sentence best supports the
answer to Part A?

A.

His mother was allergic to almost
everything, especially if it was furry.
(paragraph 2)

B.

I was just thinking how terrific it would
be to have a guinea pig, but my mom’s
allergic to nearly every moving thing on
Earth, so she will never allow it.
(paragraph 9)

C.

My parents wouldn’t allow it either
because of my brother… (paragraph 14)

D.

“Wow!” Ernesto exclaimed. “I never
thought of working with animals
outside of my home, but I’ll bet there
are places right here… (paragraph 15)

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A.

Jozef is inconsiderate to Ernesto’s mother
because he does not give a good advice
to Ernesto.

B.

Jozef is selfish because he only thinks
about his brother’s allergy issue.

C.

Jozef is a hard worker because, besides
studying in college, he fixes his neighbor's
windows.

D.

Jozef is supportive of Ernesto by
contributing to the resolution of his
conflict.

From the
events in the
story, what
can the
reader
conclude
about Jozef?