3.24 LSAE

How does Hazel’s motivation to perform on stage affect the rising action?

• It leads her to become jealous of Claire, causing her to sabotage the play.

• It drives her to continue practicing and preparing, even though she is only the understudy.

• It makes her quit the theater because she feels unappreciated.

• It causes her to argue with Mrs. Robins about Claire’s abilities.

How does Hazel’s willingness to talk to Claire about acting influence the development of the plot?

• It strengthens their friendship and helps Claire improve as an actress.

• It makes Claire reconsider her attitude toward Hazel, allowing them to bond over their shared passion.

• It highlights Hazel’s growing confidence and foreshadows her moment in the spotlight.

• It causes Claire to respect Hazel’s talent, leading her to mentor her more.

What does the use of third-person limited point of view allow the author to emphasize?

• Hazel’s internal struggle between admiration and jealousy.

• Claire’s concern about performing the role of Miranda.

• Mrs. Robins’ reasoning for always choosing Claire as the lead.

• Chloe’s thoughts on Hazel’s potential as an actress.

In paragraph 12, what does the word enraptured mean?

• Completely fascinated or delighted

• Confused and uncertain

• Bored and uninterested

• Nervous and hesitant

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A: How does Hazel’s behavior during the play influence the development of the plot?

• She struggles on stage, reinforcing her belief that she is not meant to be a lead actress.

• She gains confidence as the play progresses, proving her talent to the audience.

• She fails to overcome the prop mishap, leading to an embarrassing performance.

• She hesitates too long during the climax, causing the audience to lose interest.

Part B: Which sentence supports the answer for Part A?

• "As the curtain rose that evening, Hazel’s steps were initially shaky, her lines barely a whisper."

• "Her tentative movements grew confident, her voice resonating with the raw emotion she had long bottled up."

• "Disaster struck during the play’s climax when a crucial prop failed, creating an awkward pause that threatened to shatter the spell cast over the audience."

• "She quickly found herself hanging out with several people from different social groups, enjoying the sudden attention showered on her."

Hazel’s willingness to embrace the spotlight affects the theme of the story because it shows that—

• Talent and preparation can lead to unexpected success.

• It is always better to follow the rules than to take risks.

• The best performances come from sticking to the script.

• Popularity is more important than passion.

In paragraph 18, what does the word hubris mean?

• A deep fear of failure that causes hesitation.

• A strong dedication to teamwork and practice.

• Excessive confidence that leads to careless mistakes.

• The ability to stay calm under pressure.

Read the text below. "Hazel, wrapped up in her own ego, scoffed. 'I’ve got this, Jamie. Focus on your own bit roles.'" Insert question here

• She values teamwork and wants Jamie to succeed in smaller roles.

• She feels guilty about neglecting rehearsals and takes her frustration out on Jamie.

• She is nervous about her next performance and lashes out at her teammates.

• She underestimates the importance of practice and dismisses those she sees as beneath her.

How does Hazel’s overconfidence contribute to her downfall? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

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