The Sun is Also a Star Reading 9

What evidence from the text explicitly shows the paralegal's emotional state?

• "Her eyes are glitter under the fluorescent lights"
• "She looks like she's been kissed"
• "She stands and begins walking"
• "She knocks quietly at the only door"
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which theme is most evident in the interaction between the paralegal and Attorney Fitzgerald?

• The complexities of professional relationships
• The inevitability of change
• The impact of personal feelings on professional conduct
• The importance of punctuality
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author develop the character of Natasha's father through the narrative?

• By describing his physical appearance
• Through his actions and decisions
• By detailing his professional accomplishments
• Through Natasha's reflections on her family dynamics
• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the connotative meaning of "rumpled" as used to describe the paralegal?

• Literally wrinkled or creased
• Disorganized or disheveled in appearance
• Professionally incompetent
• Emotionally distressed
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the structure of the text, alternating between Natasha and Daniel's perspectives, contribute to its overall meaning?

• It highlights the differences in their personal struggles
• It emphasizes the interconnectedness of human experiences
• It creates suspense by withholding information
• It contrasts their cultural backgrounds
• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

From whose point of view is the story primarily told, and how does this affect the narrative?

• Natasha's, making it more introspective
• Daniel's, adding a layer of optimism
• The paralegal's, offering an outsider's perspective
• Attorney Fitzgerald's, focusing on legal aspects
• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What figurative language is used to describe Attorney Fitzgerald's gaze at the paralegal?

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the author use the setting of the lawyer's office to enhance the story's mood?

• By making it feel welcoming and warm
• By describing it as chaotic and disorganized
• By highlighting its professional and sterile atmosphere
• By using it to reflect the characters' emotional states
• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the phrase "the hook has to go through you" metaphorically suggest about Daniel's confrontation with Charlie?

• It implies a physical altercation
• It suggests overcoming personal challenges
• It indicates a painful but necessary confrontation
• It represents a point of no return in their relationship
• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The description of Natasha's father's happiness on stage contributes to which theme?

• The pursuit of personal dreams at the expense of family
• The transient nature of happiness
• The power of artistic expression to fulfill
• The conflict between personal desires and responsibilities
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2