"Amanda and the Wounded Birds"

What do the words “X-ray eyes” mean as it’s used in the bottom paragraph of page 421?

• Eyes that look into items
• Eyes that see everything
• Eyes that can identify objects
• Eyes that search for something

In paragraph 1 on page 422, why does the author include the following sentence? “Sometimes I felt that life was nothing but a revolving door; Mom going out while I was coming in.”

• To show that life for Amanda was extremely busy because she was always on the go
• To demonstrate that Amanda was angry at her current situation
• To show that the relationship between Amanda and her mom has become weak because of her mom’s constant travels
• To demonstrate the need for change in both of their lives

Infer why Mr. Burnside said “You’ll certainly have it easier than anybody else in your class, or the school either for that matter-living with Dr. Emma Hart.”

• Because Amanda’s mom was a doctor, she was a firm believer in continuing your education
• He considered Dr. Hart to be too forward and pushy and would force Amanda to attend college
• He could sense that Amanda was having a difficult time and attempted to make a joke to raise her spirits
• Because of Dr. Hart’s profession, she could help Amanda with her future plans.

Which word would best replace the word intense as it’s used on the top of 425?

• Forced
• Strong
• Focused
• Powerful

What can the reader infer about why Dr. Hart revealed to her listening audience that the caller, Amanda, was her daughter?

• Because she was so surprised it was Amanda, and accidentally let the audience know Amanda was her daughter
• She was following the expectations of being honest while on the air
• She thought that Amanda would want everyone to know that it was actually her daughter who called into the show
• She wanted to show that she also has personal struggles which makes her even more relatable