The Wallet Quiz (A. McCuaig)

In paragraph five the word bleary means–

• on purpose with clear intent

• blurred or dim (of the eyes or sight)

•  in a secret or unauthorized way

• displeased or an angry manner

Which event most contributed to Elaine’s inner conflict and her decision to give away Troy’s money?

• When Troy left his wallet in her booth.

• When Troy disrespected her by “deliberately rubbing his body against her”

• When the car came toward her too fast

• When Jose was watching her

In paragraph two the word lingering means–

• having or showing excessive or offensive desire

• on purpose with clear intent

• blurred or dim (of the eyes or sight)

• to be slow in parting or in quitting something

How does the setting affect the story?

• Because it tells when and where in a story.

• Because only bad things happened during the day.

• Because Elaine would not have been at work.

• Because it shows that the young woman and the two kids were running away from something in the middle of the night.

In paragraph 7 the word receded means–

•  to move back or away

• having or showing excessive or offensive desire

• displeased or an angry manner

• Showing the loss of all hope

Which sentence best expresses Elaine’s agreement with the young woman driver?

• Jose was watching her; he raised his palms and scowled.

• Jose was watching her; he raised his palms and scowled.

• Looking closer, she saw there were two children, one about five, the other barely two, neither in car seats or seat belts. Their eyes were wide and afraid and Elaine realized it was this that had drawn her attention to them in the dark.

• “No, I mean I need money.”

In paragraph five the word splotched means–

•  in a secret or unauthorized way

• Showing the loss of all hope

• having or showing excessive or offensive desire

• Marked or covered

In paragraph one the word deliberately means–

• When you do something on purpose

• When you  accidentally do something

• When you randomly do something   

• None of the above

How did paragraph 4 contribute to the rising action of the story?

• This paragraph is where the excitement began and Elaine started to face some conflicts.

• It explained why Elaine considered Troy to be lecherous.

• It described how the woman with the children looked.

• None of the above

What does the word surreptitiously mean in paragraph 7?

• to move back

• secretly

• narrow, not spacious

• glared