H: Zero Tolerance ch1-5

What is the main conflict in the first five chapters of "Zero Tolerance"?

• A disagreement between students about a group project

• The protagonist's challenge with school rules and authority

• A mystery about a lost school item

• Competition between school sports teams

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Which character trait is most highlighted in the protagonist through her interactions with others in the early chapters?

• Bravery

• Truthfulness

• Wisdom

• Persistence

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What is the author's primary purpose in portraying the school's strict environment in "Zero Tolerance"?

• To show the necessity of obeying rules

• To explore the difficulties of strict settings

• To promote the advantages of discipline

• To argue for changes in educational systems

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How do secondary characters contribute to the main conflict?

• They support the protagonist

• They complicate the protagonist's situation

• They add humor to tense moments

• They help resolve the conflict

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Identify a detail from the first five chapters that suggests the protagonist might rebel against school authority.

• Secret gatherings with friends

• A past of breaking rules

• Keeping forbidden items

• Writing an essay critical of school rules

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In what way does the author use dialogue to show the protagonist's internal struggle?

• Arguments with school authorities

• Quiet talks with classmates

• Thoughts during class

• Discussions with parents about school policies

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What role does the setting play in amplifying the main conflict in "Zero Tolerance"?

• The city setting underscores the strictness of school rules

• The rural setting emphasizes the protagonist's feeling of being trapped

• The strict school setting reflects the protagonist's internal conflict

• The seasonal changes mirror the protagonist's development

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How does the author build tension around the main conflict in the initial chapters?

• By introducing enigmatic characters

• By ending chapters with suspenseful situations involving the protagonist

• By detailing the repercussions of rule-breaking

• By using foreshadowing with dreams

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How does the protagonist's relationship with a key secondary character affect her handling of the central conflict?

• It makes her more cautious

• It encourages her to confront authority

• It causes her to doubt her beliefs

• It leads to her isolation from peers

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How does the author's use of symbolism in the school setting contribute to the theme of "Zero Tolerance"?

• Locked doors represent a lack of freedom

• Large windows represent openness

• High walls represent safety

• Bright colors represent creativity

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