Chapter 3 Merci Suarez Changes Gears

What does Merci Suarez's reaction to the new school year reveal about her character?

• She is excited and eager to make new friends.

• She is indifferent and does not care about school.

• She is nervous but optimistic about the challenges ahead.

• She is apprehensive and feels out of place.

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How does Merci's relationship with her grandfather, Lolo, contribute to her character development?

• It shows her rebellious side as she often disagrees with him.

• It highlights her caring nature and her strong family values.

• It reveals her secretive side as she hides things from him.

• It demonstrates her independence as she tries to solve problems without his help.

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What does the term "navigate" most closely mean as used in the context of Merci navigating school challenges?

• To sail across

• To direct the course of a ship

• To manage or steer through a situation or place

• To explore without a clear path

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Which word best describes Merci's feelings towards the changes and challenges she faces in Chapter 3?

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Resilience

• Overwhelm

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In Chapter 3, Merci struggles with a specific aspect of school. What does this struggle primarily signify?

• Her lack of intelligence

• Her difficulty in adapting to new environments

• Her disinterest in academic achievements

• Her strength in overcoming obstacles

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What does the word "perseverance" mean as it applies to Merci's efforts in school?

• Giving up when things get hard

• Avoiding difficult tasks

• Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

• Completing tasks with ease and no effort

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How does Merci's interaction with her peers reflect her internal conflict?

• She is overly confident and dismissive of others.

• She seeks approval and struggles with feeling like an outsider.

• She is indifferent to what her peers think of her.

• She is the leader and makes all the decisions for her group.

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What does the term "empathy" mean, and how does Merci exhibit this trait in Chapter 3?

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another; Merci shows this through her interactions with Lolo.

• A lack of interest in others' feelings; Merci shows this by ignoring her friends.

• The ability to solve problems quickly; Merci shows this in her academic work.

• The skill of being happy all the time; Merci shows this despite her challenges.

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Which of the following best describes the theme of Chapter 3 in "Merci Suarez Changes Gears"?

• The importance of academic success

• The challenges of growing up and facing change

• The joy of making new friends

• The excitement of starting a new school year

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What does the word "dismay" most closely mean as it is used to describe Merci's feelings towards certain events in Chapter 3?

• Joy and excitement

• Indifference and boredom

• Concern and distress

• Confidence and assurance

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