Understanding Plot Components (It's a Matter of Trust)

What is the exposition of the story "It's a Matter of Trust"?

• Natalia posts an embarrassing picture of her friend.

• The protagonist notices classmates laughing and feels embarrassed.

• Shauna finds the picture on Natalia's blog.

• Natalia apologizes by posting a picture of herself in a cow costume.

What is the main conflict in the story?

• The protagonist is upset about a bad grade.

• Natalia breaks a promise by posting an embarrassing picture.

• Shauna refuses to help her sibling.

• The protagonist loses a favorite book.

Which event represents the rising action in the story?

• The protagonist talks to Shauna about the situation.

• Natalia posts a picture of herself in a cow costume.

• The protagonist waves to classmates who ignore her.

• The protagonist and Natalia have a confrontation in the hallway.

What is the climax of the story?

• The protagonist finds out about the blog post.

• Natalia apologizes for her mistake.

• The protagonist confronts Natalia about the picture.

• Shauna shows the blog post to the protagonist.

Which event is part of the falling action in the story?

• The protagonist decides to ignore Natalia at school.

• Natalia posts a new picture of herself in a cow costume.

• The protagonist waves to classmates who ignore her.

• Shauna finds the picture on Natalia's blog.

What is the resolution of the story?

• The protagonist decides to end the friendship with Natalia.

• The protagonist laughs and forgives Natalia.

• Shauna advises the protagonist to ignore Natalia.

• The protagonist remains upset with Natalia.

Why does the protagonist feel embarrassed at the beginning of the story?

• She forgot her homework.

• Classmates are laughing at her for an unknown reason.

• She tripped in the hallway.

• She wore mismatched clothes.

How does Shauna help the protagonist?

• By confronting Natalia.

• By finding the blog post online.

• By talking to the classmates.

• By giving her a new costume.

What does Natalia do to apologize to the protagonist?

• She writes a letter.

• She posts a picture of herself in a cow costume.

• She buys her a gift.

• She deletes her blog.

What lesson can be learned from the story?

• Always keep your promises to friends.

• Never trust anyone.

• It's important to be popular.

• Avoid using social media.