2-10-2023

Which of the following would be the BEST summary of “Emma Finds a Way”? (AKS 2)

• Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father. Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip. Emma missed her mother on the trip, and she realizes that her mother’s support and encouragement are so important that it helps her even when her mom is not with her.

• Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father.  Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip since she knows Emma can do it on her own. Emma missed her mother on the trip, and she realizes that she values her mother’s support and encouragement.

• Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father.  Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip since she knows Emma is not prepared. Emma missed her mother on the trip, and she realizes that she cannot audition without her mother.

• Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father. Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip. Emma missed her mother on the trip, but she realizes that she will not ever need her mother's support to be successful.

2. What can readers infer about Emma in paragraph 2 of “Emma Finds a Way”? (AKS 1)

• She is impatient.

• She is distracted.

• She is indifferent.

• She is hard-working.

Which detail from the text BEST helps to convey the theme of “Emma Finds a Way”? (AKS 1)

• He was genuinely impressed and didn't realize that her tears were real.

• She waved good-bye to her father and disappeared inside the theater.

• Mr. Abrams quickly said, "Now don't be angry with your mother because she couldn't come today, Emma."

• “Your mother will be extremely happy to hear that she made you cry."

Which of the following sentences from “Emma Finds a Way” BEST supports the idea that Emma’s mother is supportive? (AKS 3)

• “She went to every audition and performance with Emma, and Emma wished with all her heart that Mom was here with her now..” (paragraph 2)

• “Since she was already nervous about Emma's big audition, Mrs. Abrams thought it best if she just stayed home.” (paragraph 3)

• “Emma appreciated her mother's constant companionship and support of her acting career.” (paragraph 3)

• “Emma tried to behave like a grown-up when her mother told her she wouldn't be going, but inside Emma felt panicky and alone.” (paragraph 3)

Which of the following BEST explains how Emma changes throughout the passage? (AKS 3)

• In the beginning of the text, Emma is shy, and in the end of the text, Emma is outgoing.

• In the beginning of the text, Emma is lazy, and in the end of the text, Emma is hard-working.

• In the beginning of the text, Emma is pessimistic, and in the end of the text, Emma is optimistic.

• In the beginning of the text, Emma is dependent, and in the end of the text, Emma is independent.

In “Emma Finds a Way,” how does Emma’s mother’s choice to not drive to New York City for Emma’s audition affect the plot? (AKS 3)

• It causes Emma to be upset with her mother for not attending.

• It causes Emma to only rely on her dad to help with the audition.

• It causes Emma to make mistakes in the audition and not get the part.

• It causes Emma to find a way to succeed in the audition independently.

Which of Emma’s emotions are emphasized through the author's use of third-person omniscient point of view in paragraphs 3-5 of “Emma Finds a Way”? (AKS 6)

• encouraged and prideful

• panic and nervousness

• prepared and peaceful

• anger and frustration

Which theme BEST fits the poem “Juggling”?

• Try new things.

• Practice makes perfect.

• Don't take the easy way out.

• It is important to have hobbies.

What can you infer about the speaker in “Juggling”?

• A. The speaker just started juggling.

• B. The speaker has been juggling for a while.

• C. The speaker is watching a talented juggler.

• D. The speaker wishes she were better at juggling.

The conflict in the “Juggling” is that the speaker has difficulty juggling with three clubs. How does the speaker overcome this conflict?

• A. The speaker only uses two clubs to juggle.

• B. The speaker gives up and tries out a different hobby.

• C. The speaker gets another juggler to help him practice.

• D. The speaker keeps practicing until he can juggle with three clubs.