The First Day of School

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

• To introduce the conflict

• To introduce the characters and setting

• To resolve the conflict

• To build up to the climax

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The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 shows that —

• John has enjoyed the long summer days

• John’s mother likes the routine of school

• John is reluctant to see the end of summer

• John’s mother is worried about the passage of time

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John didn't sleep well because

• summer was ending

• he was excited about going to school

• he heard heavy traffic and car horns

• his sister Audrey kept him awake

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Which event signals the rising action in “The First Day of School”?

• John talks to his mother about the day

• John learns that his father has been laid off from work.

• John hears his mother calling to him from the driveway.

• John and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.

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John Hawkins is upset with his mother because —

• she acts as if this morning is like any other day

• she gives grocery money to his sister and not to him

• she makes him eat his breakfast even though he is ill

• she doesn’t take his father to work

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The main way that readers learn that this day is different from days that have come before is through —

• John’s actions

• Audrey's dress

• dialogue between John and Audrey

• dialogue between John and his mother

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What is the effect of the dialogue in paragraphs 16 and 17 on the story?

• It shows the conflict between John and Audrey

• It reveals John's fear of the upcoming school year

• It provides insight into John's relationship with his mother

• It introduces a new character into the story

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How does John’s reaction to hearing the lamenting call of a rain crow in paragraphs 18 and 19 contribute to the story?

• It indicates that the students are up early.

• It highlights the potential danger, John thinks it is a warning.

• It reveals that John is superstitious.

• It shows that John tends to daydream.

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John knows that something has "gone wrong" when

• Audrey comes down to breakfast

• his mother says the National Guard came in overnight

• his mom tells Audrey what groceries to buy

• his mom says his dad has been gone for an hour

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The author includes details about the National Guard to —

• describe the work that they do

• add tension to the situation and complicate the plot

• give a side detail that doesn’t add much to plot

• describe the characters in vivid details

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