Finally Home

What is the author’s primary purpose for writing the selection “Finally Home”?

The author’s main purpose for writing this selection is —

• A to suggest that music is the answer to problems that teens face

• B to show that society doesn’t support girls playing the drums

• C to convince the reader that girls make better drummers than boys

• D to tell a story about how a misfit teen took a risk to make new friends and found belonging in a band

Unlike the speak in "Thumbprint," Cassie in "Finally Home" express.....

• pride in her physical appearance

• a desire for personal change

• a strong sense of self-worth

• a fear of being judged

Cassie in "Finally Home" and the speak in "Thumbprint" both

• expect to ahcieve greatness

• recognize their own uniqueness

• want to be accepted by others

• feel disconnected from the world

Cassie's thoughts in paragraph 14 show that she--

• wants to take a risk to make new friends

• is trying too hard to impress the others

• has false sense of pride

• is reluctant to let people get to know her

The story reaches its climax when--

• Cassie hears the sound of an electric guitar

• Matt asks whether Cassie plays drums

• Matt recognizes Cassie as a girl from his class

• Cassie sits against the wall and listens to the band

Which sentence form the story provides the best evidence that Cassie feels insecure?

• Overwhelmed with curiosity, I followed the sound down a narrow cobblestone walkway.

• I slid my hands into my pockets and attempted to smile confidently.

• A green wooden door was slightly ajar, and I peeked inside.

• I glanced at Janis, who was quietly studying me.

Unlike the speaker in "Thumbprint," Cassie in "Finally Home" expresses--

• pride in her physical appearance

• a desire for personal change

• a strong sense of self-worth

• a fear of being judged

Cassie in "Finally Home" and the speaker in "Thumbprint" both--

• expect to achieve greatness

• recognize their own uniqueness

• want to be accepted by others

• feel disconnected

One difference between Cassie in the story and the speaker in the poem is that the speaker--

• is uncomfortable letting others know who she really is

• embraces the qualities that make her different from everyone else

• is aware of her feelings

• questions the importance of her contribution

What is the main theme of the story 'Finally Home'?

• A) The importance of family

• B) Overcoming personal fears

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The journey to self-discovery