Read the dictionary entry for the word violate. 

1. to break a rule

2. to interfere with someone’s rights 

3. to abuse something by causing damage

4. to interrupt a continuous state or action

 Which definition most closely matches the way the word violated is used in paragraph   24?

•  Definition 1

•  Definition 2

   

• Definition 3

•  Definition 4

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 From the dialogue in Scene 1, what can you infer about Jonathan?

• He feels bad about reading the diary.

• He misses spending time with Deanna. 

• He is deeply interested in Deanna’s life.

• He believes he didn’t really do any harm.

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In what way does Jonathan’s response in paragraph 42 lead to the resolution of the story?

• Shows his true feelings

• Shows their horrible relationship

• Shows that they will never share a close bond

• Shows that he really does not care about his sister.

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 Which statement expresses a main theme of the play?

• Writing can be a helpful way to deal with stress.

• Keeping secrets can lead to problems in a relationship. 

• It is best to apologize when something wrong has been done.

• People must make time for one another in order for relationships to thrive.

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Which sentence supports the idea that Jonathan misses his sister?

• “Oh, that’s like putting a plate of brownies out on a table and then getting mad when someone eats one.”

• “And that’s it. I’m not in it anywhere. Take a look. You won’t even find my name.”

• “I’m just saying that with a title like that, the reader’s going to expect some drama—or at the very least, an embarrassing story. “

• “But you gave me the impression that you wanted me to, so…”

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The author most likely includes paragraph 31 to show–

• Deanna has forgiven her brother

• Is uninterested in her volleyball practice

• She will most likely tell their mother what Jonathan did.

• The conversation is not over and she intends on finishing it when she returns home.

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Because the story is told in 3rd person omniscient point of view, the reader knows–

• The thoughts of feelings of Jonathan’s mother

• The thoughts and feelings of both Jonathan and Deanna

• The thoughts and feelings of Jonathan only

• The thoughts and feelings of Deanna only

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How is the play’s conflict resolved?

• Jonathan says he is sorry for what he did.

• Deanna explains that she has too many commitments. 

• Deanna promises to spend more time with Jonathan. 

• Jonathan suggests that Deanna keep her diary in her room. 

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