Boston Girl

In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author's portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?

• Addie's surprise at Miss Chevalier's behavior

• Addie's admiration of Miss Chevalier's personality

• Addie's comfort with Miss Chevalier's criticisms

• criticisms

  Addie's realization of Miss Chevalier's flaws

In paragraph 7 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does Addie's wish to "sink through the floor" tell the reader about her feelings?

• Addie has changed her mind about reciting the poem.

• Addie often worries about mispronouncing words.

• Addie is upset that Miss Chevalier has interrupted her.

• Addie is embarrassed by her lack of knowledge.

In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?

• The overwhelming demands that Miss Chevalier places on Addie.

• The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie

• The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students

• The contrast between Miss Chevalier's unusual appearance and congenial personality

In paragraph 1, why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?

• To exaggerate the judgmental attitude of those who run the house

• To indicate that the community surrounding the house takes its services for granted

• To help the reader to visualize the beautiful architecture of the house

• To symbolize the house as a comforting place in a poverty-stricken neighborhood

Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?

• Standing up for one's rights

• The will to survive

• The power of encouragement

• Working hard to get ahead

Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier's compassionate nature?

• I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club.

• I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant.

• I'm sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice...

• I had never been asked for my opinion, but I knew I couldn't keep her waiting...