What did Brittany hear suddenly that made her turn around?

C. Alix saying, "You're going to be great!"

D. Coach Jen giving instructions

Read this sentence from paragraph 15. "She felt a weight lift from her shoulders, now buoyed by a dose of support from her friend." What does the author’s use of figurative language in this sentence help the reader understand?

The sense of relief Brittany feels from Alix’s presence

The burden Brittany feels about winning the competition

The mutual respect Brittany and Alix have for each other

The challenges in gymnastics that Brittany has had to overcome

Which sentence supports the idea that Brittany is concerned about her friendship with Alix?

Brittany stared at the empty stands, imagining how she must have made Alix feel. (paragraph 9)

With that, Alix turned and headed toward the exit. (paragraph 4)

Alix placed her hands on Brittany’s shoulders and gave her a little shake. (paragraph 14)

She saw Alix, giving two thumbs up, and Brittany envisioned the judges giving her the same gesture after her routine. (paragraph 15)

Which sentence suggests that Brittany’s performance suffers because of Alix’s absence?

“You seem off your game, Brit—and you need to get it together by Saturday morning.” (paragraph 8)

“I’m sorry, Brittany, I know you’re great at gymnastics, but I was just trying to offer some advice.” (paragraph 4)

Five days had passed since Brittany had confronted Alix—and just two days were left until the competition. (paragraph 6)

Brittany approached the edge of the mat with her head held high. (paragraph 15)

How does the change of setting in paragraph 10 of the story contribute to the plot?

By increasing the pressure Brittany feels about her performance

By causing Brittany to believe that Alix will not come to support her

By revealing that Brittany has practiced as much as she can for the competition

By highlighting the reason Brittany needed time apart from Alix

Read this sentence from paragraph 14. “You’ve got this, Brit; and no matter what happens, I’ll be cheering you on.” How does this sentence support a primary theme of the story?

By showing that good relationships can withstand minor disagreements

By explaining that it is important to be honest with others

By revealing that achieving a goal often requires eliminating distractions

By suggesting that participating in athletic competitions can be stressful

Grade 7 STAAR Reading- A Dose of Support Literary Quiz

Authored by Jessica Powell

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7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Brittany is frustrated with Alix?

A. Alix is not attending Brittany's practices.

B. Alix is critiquing Brittany's performance too much.

C. Alix is not supportive of Brittany's gymnastics.

D. Alix is distracting Brittany during practice.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Brittany feel after confronting Alix about her critiques?

A. Relieved and focused

B. Happy and motivated

C. Sad and distracted

D. Angry and frustrated

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Coach Jen give to Brittany after practice?

A. To reduce the number of flips in her routine

B. To get it together by Saturday morning

C. To ignore Alix's critiques

D. To take a break from practice

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Alix decide to do after Brittany interrupts her?

A. Continue giving advice

B. Leave and give Brittany some space

C. Ask Coach Jen for help

D. Apologize and stay

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many days are left until the competition after Brittany confronts Alix?

A. One day

B. Two days

C. Three days

D. Five days

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Brittany holding her head as if it were?

A. A feather

B. A weighty boulder

C. A balloon

D. A book

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who always nitpicked Brittany's performance but also had something supportive to say?

A. Coach Jen

B. Brittany's parents

C. Alix

D. The judges

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Grade 7 STAAR Reading- A Dose of Support Literary Quiz

What is the main reason Brittany is frustrated with Alix?

How does Brittany feel after confronting Alix about her critiques?

What advice does Coach Jen give to Brittany after practice?

What does Alix decide to do after Brittany interrupts her?

How many days are left until the competition after Brittany confronts Alix?

What was Brittany holding her head as if it were?

Who always nitpicked Brittany's performance but also had something supportive to say?

How did Brittany feel when the day of the competition arrived?

Who was in the front row beside other coaches during the competition?

What did Brittany hear suddenly that made her turn around?

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