Last Dance/The Tree

What can the reader infer about the narrator based on paragraph 7 of the story “Last Dance”?

• She is angry that Becca has spent the last month busy with friends.

• She wonders if her relationship with Becca will change after the move.

• She thinks that Becca is happy about leaving home to go to college.

• She fears that the nightly tradition is no longer important to Becca.

Which sentence from the story “Last Dance” best conveys the theme?

• We took turns each night picking which song to dance to, and no matter what had gone on that day or how mad we would be at each other, we would dance. (paragraph 1)

• A few minutes in time-out had not been enough for us to stop being angry at each other, so before bedtime our dad took us to the living room and turned on his favorite song. (paragraph 2)

• Some hours passed, and I began to get ready for bed, giving up on the notion that a last dance party would be happening. (paragraph 12)

• I basked in the bittersweet, realizing that these were the moments to cherish. (paragraph 20)

What is a message in the poem “The Tree”?

• Some things in life are not fully appreciated until they are gone.

• The world is sometimes beyond our own understanding.

• Home is where people feel most comfortable to be themselves.

• It is difficult to predict the actions of our neighbors.

Which line from the poem “The Tree” best helps the reader understand that the speaker is experiencing regret?

• Each evening for a full five minutes, (line 1)

• upon my neighbor’s house. (line 4)

• That evening the tree was gone, (line 12)

• an emptiness, along the street: (line 15)

How does the author’s use of language in lines 14 through 16 contribute to the mood of the poem “The Tree”?

• By explaining that the speaker is surprised by feelings of disappointment

• By highlighting how the speaker is frustrated with the current situation

• By suggesting that the speaker is uncertain about what will happen next

• By showing that the speaker is experiencing a sense of abandonment

Based on lines 10 and 11 of the poem “The Tree,” what can the reader infer about the speaker?

• The speaker pays little attention to the nearby environment.

• The speaker has suddenly become mindful of the tree.

• The speaker prefers to sleep when it is completely silent.

• The speaker fears the tree has accidentally been cut down.

Which idea do BOTH the story “Last Dance” and the poem “The Tree” emphasize?

• A need for help

• A fascination with time

• A noticeable loss

• A longing for something new

What is a theme that is present in BOTH the story “Last Dance” and the poem “The Tree”?

• Have the courage to live life to its fullest.

• Always be prepared to confide in loved ones.

• Have patience when striving to reach a goal.

• Never take for granted the small wonders of daily life.

What can the reader infer about the narrator based on paragraph 7 of the story “Last Dance”?

• She is angry that Becca has spent the last month busy with friends.

• She wonders if her relationship with Becca will change after the move.

• She thinks that Becca is happy about leaving home to go to college.

• She fears that the nightly tradition is no longer important to Becca.

Which sentence from the story “Last Dance” best conveys the theme?

• We took turns each night picking which song to dance to, and no matter what had gone on that day or how mad we would be at each other, we would dance. (paragraph 1)

• A few minutes in time-out had not been enough for us to stop being angry at each other, so before bedtime our dad took us to the living room and turned on his favorite song. (paragraph 2)

• Some hours passed, and I began to get ready for bed, giving up on the notion that a last dance party would be happening. (paragraph 12)

• I basked in the bittersweet, realizing that these were the moments to cherish. (paragraph 20)