Best of Friends Quiz

In "Best of Friends," what does the simile "cool like a block of ice" suggest about Jacinta's handling of the situation?

• She was very nervous.

• She handled it with ease and calm.

• She was indifferent to the situation.

• She was confused and unsure.

What does the metaphor "my ray of light" imply about Jacinta's influence on Tanisha in "Best of Friends"?

• Jacinta causes Tanisha confusion.

• Jacinta has a brightening effect on Tanisha's mood.

• Jacinta is a source of sadness for Tanisha.

• Jacinta often confuses Tanisha.

Which of the following is a metaphor from the provided text?

• "cool like a block of ice"

• "my ray of light"

• "walked to and from school together"

• "looked very happy"

Why does the poet compare the job of cleaning to an elephant?

• to show that the narrator has cleaned up her room once before.

• to show that the narrator has an elephant living with her.

• to show that cleaning the room will be a huge task.

• to show that it is an elephant that is messing up the room.

Which line from the poem is an example of a simile?

• A mountain of books under my bed

• I guess it's that time of year again

• Shirts and pants, shoes and socks

• Coats covering my floor like a giant carpet

Which line from the poem is an example of a metaphor?

• All stacked high like a pile of rocks.

• This job will be as big as an elephant.

• A mountain of books under my bed

• My room is coated with a lot of dust