Tortilla Sun

How do the phrases stormed off, float far, and invisible nothing in paragraph 35 contribute to the tone of the passage from Tortilla Sun?

• They call attention to the narrator's feelings of guilt and disappointment.

• They emphasize the narrator's growing sense of hopelessness.

• They reflect the narrator's escape into comforting daydreams.

• They highlight the narrator's strong sense of independence.

The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrators?

• The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.

• The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.

• The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.

• The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.

Which paragraphs from the two passages best support the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 3, Confetti Girl; paragraph 1, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 12, Confetti Girl; paragraph 5, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 19, Confetti Girl; paragraph 6, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 26, Confetti Girl; paragraph 9, Tortilla Sun

In the passage from Tortilla Sun, the author desribes that Izzy's heart "buckles" in her chest. This shows

• she is sick

• she is feeling worry

• she is angry

The narrator in Tortilla Sun is feeling

• sad and hopeless

• angry and guilty

In TORTILLA SUN and CONFETTI GIRL the different opinions between the two narrators and their parents create distance and tension in their relationship.

• TRUE

• FALSE

After reading the passage from CONFETTI GIRL and TORTILLA SUN what would you the best theme for both these stories be?

• Different views between parents and children can create tension and sadness

• Parents usually believe they are doing the best they can, and children must accept this

• Feeling alone and left out can be due to a lack of attention

Part B - Which paragraphs from the two passages best support the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 3, Confetti Girl; paragraph 1, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 12, Confetti Girl; paragraph 5, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph ,19 Confetti Girl; paragraph 6, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 26, Confetti Girl; paragraph 9, Tortilla Sun

In the book *Tortilla Sun*, what is the significance of the baseball that belonged to Izzy's father?

• A) It represents Izzy's connection to her father.

• B) It is a symbol of Izzy's athletic abilities.

• C) It is a gift from her grandmother.

• D) It represents Izzy's love for sports.

How does the author of *Tortilla Sun* use imagery to convey Izzy's emotions?

• A) By describing the vibrant colors of the setting.

• B) By illustrating the sounds of the city.

• C) By depicting Izzy's heart 'buckling' in her chest.

• D) By focusing on the taste of food.