6th Period Surprise

6. Read the following excerpt from the story:

"Allayah took a deep breath. 'Would you want to go to the Valentine’s dance with me?' The whole table seemed to go silent for a moment. Kaleb blinked, and for a terrifying second, Allayah thought she had made a huge mistake."

What does this excerpt reveal about Allayah at this point in the selection?

• A. She is unsure if she made the right decision.

• B. She knows that Kaleb was expecting her to ask.

• C. She feels confident that Kaleb will say yes.

• D. She believes that Camilla should have asked for her.

5. How does Camilla’s behavior during the story influence the development of the plot?

• A. It convinces Allayah to change her mind about asking Kaleb.

• B. It causes Melany to doubt whether Kaleb will say yes.

• C. It inspires Allayah to finally ask Kaleb to the dance.

• D. It makes Kaleb uncomfortable about talking to Allayah.

4. Allayah’s willingness to talk to Kaleb affects the falling action because Kaleb —

• A. realizes he has been waiting for her to ask all along.

• B. is surprised but agrees to go to the dance with her.

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  C. says no, which makes Allayah regret her decision.

• D. tells Camilla that he wanted to go with someone else.

3. Based on the interaction between Allayah and Camilla, what theme does the author develop?

• A. True friends encourage each other to take chances.

• B. Fear will always hold someone back from new experiences.

• C. People should not rely on their friends for emotional support.

• D. Popularity is more important than honesty.

2. What is one way the setting of the classroom affects Allayah’s decision?

• A. It makes her more comfortable since she is used to being there.

• B. It increases her nervousness because others might overhear.

• C. It gives her the confidence to speak without hesitation.

• D. It makes her realize she doesn’t want to go to the dance.

1. How does the use of flashback in the story contribute to the plot?

• A. It explains why Allayah is hesitant to ask Kaleb to the dance.

• B. It shows that Allayah has already been rejected before.

• C. It helps Melany realize she should ask Kaleb instead.

• D. It proves that Kaleb has been planning to ask Allayah first.

7. How does the setting of the classroom influence Allayah’s belief about asking Kaleb to the dance?

• A. The setting provides Allayah with a familiar place where she feels comfortable making big decisions.

• B. The setting causes Allayah to doubt herself because she knows others might be watching.

• C. The setting helps Allayah realize that her fears have held her back from taking a chance.

• D. The setting gives Allayah a moment to reflect on how her confidence has changed.

8. How does the story use parallel structure in its plot?

• A. It contrasts Allayah’s nervousness with Kaleb’s calm reaction.

• B. It switches between two different timelines.

• C. It presents two separate conflicts that are unrelated.

• D. It follows Camilla’s perspective more than Allayah’s.

9. How does the structure of the story create suspense?

• A. It jumps between different points in time, confusing the reader.

• B. It keeps the reader in Allayah’s perspective, revealing her nervousness gradually.

• C. It starts with the resolution, then moves backward.

• D. It focuses mostly on Melany’s reaction instead of Allayah’s.

10. The subplot involving Camilla’s encouragement of Allayah serves to —

• A. distract the reader from the main storyline.

• B. build tension by making Allayah more anxious.

• C. add humor that lightens the mood of the main story.

• D. show how a friend’s support can influence the main plot.