HMH PAX

Which two inferences can be made from the information in paragraph 7?

• The boy and his father will soon be separated.

• The boy’s comfort is very important to the fox.

• The fox’s comfort is very important to the boy.

• The fox does not know the boy very well.

• The boy is going somewhere away from home.

What is the point of view in paragraph 1 of the passage?

• First person, from the boy’s perspective

• First person, from the fox’s perspective

• Third-person limited, from the fox’s perspective

• Third-person omniscient, from the boy’s perspective

Part B Which excerpt from paragraph 20 best supports the answer to Part A?

• His boy was waiting to play the game.

• Hours upon hours he had watched birds from his pen . . .

• . . . quivering at the sight of them slicing the sky . . .

• The freedom of their flights always mesmerized him.

Which two inferences can be made from the information in paragraph 7? (Select 2 answers)

• The boy and his father will soon be separated.

• The boy’s comfort is very important to the fox.

• The fox’s comfort is very important to the boy.

• The fox does not know the boy very well.

• The boy is going somewhere away from home.

Answer explanation

The fox's desire to comfort the boy by pawing at the suitcase shows that the boy's comfort is very important to the fox. Additionally, the content of the suitcase being items that are of importance to the boy suggests he is going somewhere away from home.

What is the main theme of the passage titled 'HMH PAX'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Conflict and resolution

Which literary device is predominantly used in the passage 'HMH PAX'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In the passage 'HMH PAX', what is the relationship between the main characters?

• Siblings

• Friends

• Teacher and student

• Parent and child

What is the tone of the passage 'HMH PAX'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Suspenseful

• Humorous

Which sentence from 'HMH PAX' best illustrates the use of imagery?

• The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.

• He was very tired after the long journey.

• She laughed at the joke.

• The room was silent.

What is the point of view in the passage 'HMH PAX'?

• First person

• Second person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient