Tutor in Shining Armor

From James's point of view, what is happening between the two girls ?

• the girls are discussing a volleyball game that Ava lost and how it could cost Ava her position on the team.

• The girls are acting out a scene in which Ava is upset because she is failing her Algebra class.

• The girls are trying to embarrass James by having a fake conversation that they know he is listening in on.

• The girls are talking about how Ava is failing a class and may be kicked off the volleyball team

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What do you know about Ava that helps you understand why James's offer to tutor her creates humor?

• Ava is only pretending to fail.

• Ava is a tutor herself.

• Ava is a practical joker.

• Ava is failing her Algebra class.

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what information do Chloe and Ava have that James doesn't?

• The Algebra exam dates

• Chloe and Ava were practicing and acting.

• knowing how well Ava performed during volley ball games.

• Understanding that Ava is failing and will not be able to be on the volleyball team.

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How does James feel about Ava and her situation?

• He did seem to care at all because it did not concern him.

• He wanted to help her and be there for her because she was in trouble.

• He thinks the situations is funny and feels Ava should focus more on her school work instead of sports.

• He feels sorry for Ava, but knows there is nothing he can do to help her.

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Ava says, "That's sweet, James. We were just doing a little acting, but thanks for the offer. Want to listen in?" What does this dialogue tell the reader about Ava's character?

• This dialogue shows that Ava is inconsiderate to the feelings of others. She does not care how James feels and thinks he is stupid for listening in on the conversation.

• This dialogue shows that Ava is a humorous person. She thinks the situation is funny and laughs at everything that has happened, even though it was a misunderstanding.

• This dialogue shows that Ava is selfish person. She has no care of concern for what James is thinking.

• This dialogue shows that Ava is polite and sensitive to the feelings of others. She makes James feel better about misunderstanding the situation.

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James tries to come to Ava's rescue, like a "tutor in shining armor." What does this allude to?

• The phrase is an allusion to being tutor who knows all the answers and who is able to help teach those in need to help excel in class.

• The phrase is an allusion to being helpless and having no hope in life; no one care about what they need to survive.

• The phrase is an allusion to being a white knight in shining armor or a hero who rides in to save the helpless heroine.

• The phrase is an allusion to being a hero who has fears to face on his or her own, with the help of friends to guide him or her.

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James tries to come to Ava's rescue like a "tutor in shining armor." What does this tell you about James's character.

• It shows that James wants to date Ava because he thinks she is attractive.

• It shows that James wants to be a hero and help Ava.

• It shows that James admires how well Ava plays volleyball and wants her to teach him.

• It shows that James like to over here conversations that have nothing to do with him in order to make friends.

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