Three Sides

He is a sweet man with a honey tongue and he is a teller of tales. 
Why does the author include this description of Bompie? 

• To show that Sophie knows only what she has been told about her grandfather
• To explain why Sophie's grandfather decided to move away
• To convey why Sophie is eager to see her grandfather
• To explain that Sophie does not trust what her grandfather says 

In paragraph 9, the second reason that Sophie is allowed to go on the trip shows that her mother- 

• envies Sophie's opportunity 
• is not really worried 
• has been on similar trips before 
• wants Sophie to spend time with her uncles 

The description of the three sides of Sophie's personality helps the reader understand her-

• determination to go on the trip 
• mother's reasons for allowing her to go on the trip 
• frustration with her parents' reaction to the trip 
• difficulty in making a decision about the trip 

In paragraph 9, the word extensive, which is based on a Latin root, means- 

• providing a feeling of comfort
• hindering the ability to judge
• causing an unplanned response
• containing many elements

The qualities Brian is described as having in paragraph 6 are most closely related to those associated with the - 

• logical side of Sophie's mother
• dreamy side of Sophie's father
• hardheaded side of Sophie
• good side of Uncle Dock 

How does Uncle Dock respond to his sister when she expresses concern about Sophie's safety? 

• He reminds her that they are going to see Bompie.
• He tells her that they need Sophie to help on the boat.
• He encourages her to join them on the trip.
• He provides her with a list of the equipment on the boat. 

Why is Sophie's father most likely in favor of her going on the trip? 

• He hopes she will become more independent.
• He also longs for adventure.
• He wants her to become more like her cousins.
• He wants her to persuade Bompie to visit. 

There are two other reasons my mother has not tied me to my bed and refused to let me go.
The author uses figurative language in this sentence in order to -

• emphasize how unfair Sophie's mother tends to be
• show how much Sophie will be missed by her mother
• establish how important safety is to Sophie's mother
• exaggerate how protective Sophie's mother is of her 

Why do Sophie's uncles agree to let her go on the trip? 

• Sophie promises that her cousins will not influence her.
• Sophie promises to help them on the sailboat.
• Sophie shows that she is not bothered by inconveniences.
• Sophie impresses them with her knowledge of sailing. 

In paragraphs 2 and 3, how does the author show that Sophie's parents also have complicated personalities?

• By describing their relationship with Sophie's uncles
• By presenting contrasting description of the two characters
• By revealing the things that Sophie likes most about them
• By showing their similar reactions to the trip