Exit Tickets Unreal 16-217th grade

How does the setting described in Paragraph 1 influence the plot in the story?

• The name of the town suggests a somber and serious ending.

• The setting for the story increases the suspense of what will happen in the plot.

• The day and time in which the story occurs foreshadows the resolution.

• The forest and creek suggest certainty of how the plot will unfold.

Choose the sentence from Paragraph 1 that best supports your answer in Part A.

• It's the day before school starts and cousins Otto and Sheed aren't too happy about it.

• Beyond [Grandma's house] was the town of Fry.

• On the far side of Fry was the Gnarled Forest, where the ash-white trees never grew leaves, and the Eternal Creek, which had no beginning or end.

• All of it [was] full of potential.

What can you infer about Sheed based on the phrase "getting his feet under him" in paragraph 6?

• Sheed is clumsy and falls often.

• Sheed was caught off guard by the stranger.

• Sheed was sitting down before the man approached.

• Sheed is distrustful of the strange man and may need Otto's protection.

In paragraph 2, "Sheed couldn't be bothered to get his head out of the clouds." What does this statement reveal about Otto's point of view?

• Otto wishes his cousin were a little more serious.

• Otto admires how Sheed is a dreamer.

• Otto thinks Sheed ought to spend more time preparing for the start of school.

• Otto is annoyed that Sheed is often looking up at the sky.

What does Otto's shift in point of view towards Sheed from Paragraph 4 to Paragraph 7 highlight about their relationship?

• At first, Otto wishes for a new partner for his adventures, but then he realizes that Sheed needs his protection.

• The boys have just begun to spend time together and will grow closer as time passes.

• Otto often feels inferior to Sheed but becomes confident he can conquer any problem on his own.

• While Otto may find some of Sheed's habits unappealing, the boys will ultimately stick together.

How does the description of the stranger in Paragraph 5 contribute to the plot?

• It adds an air of mystery by describing the stranger's odd features.

• It presumes that the stranger is an untrustworthy crook.

• It creates a likeable character for Otto to befriend.

• It reveals the stranger to flash a welcoming smile, despite his disfigured face.

Which statement about the story's setting is true?

• The summer temperatures are unusually hot and uncomfortable.

• Grandma's house is located in a remote, rural area.

• Days are too bright and noisy for restful sleep.

• The town is a quiet but mysterious place.

How does the word mundane contribute to the reader's understanding of the setting?

• It illustrates how evil and worldly the town of Fry has become.

• It describes how the boys feel about the town of Fry.

• It exemplifies how dull and boring the town is for all the characters.

• It highlights the contrast between the ordinary aspects in the town of Fry with its strange elements.

What does the word gracious mean as it is used in paragraph 16?

• Admirable

• Doting

• Courteous

• Patient

Which of Flux's actions display his graciousness?

• He again offered his hand to shake after Sheed initially rejected him.

• He explained to the boys that he was from Logan County, too.

• He complimented the boys for their previous work and called them heroes.

• He admitted he overheard the boys' conversation when they were unaware, he was nearby.