'Mornings' Fast Practice Quiz

Read this sentence from paragraph 6. “Does she think I’m here for an impromptu tutoring session?” What does impromptu mean in this sentence?

• inspiring

• substitute

• tiresome

• unplanned

Read these sentences from the passage. “I slunk to the back of the room and glared at the black and white monstrosity. It was so out of place, like a tuxedo in a room full of sweatshirts.” (paragraph 10) What does this description reveal about the narrator’s view of Mrs. Lahri’s piano?

• Mrs. Lahri is showing off her wealth, making him feel bad.

• Mrs. Lahri should not have brought it, as it stands out in school.

• He should be dressed up to play it, because the piano is so beautiful.

• He is fascinated with the piano, but he does not feel worthy to play it yet.

In paragraph 13, what does the narrator mean when he describes the music as “swelling into a wave”?

• It crashes all at once.

• It makes him want to cry.

• It is muted by the locked door.

• It becomes something powerful.

Read the sentence from paragraph 19. “And I tuck that secret in my back pocket, where no one can hear it but me.” What does this sentence show about the narrator’s feelings about the music he hears?

• He is ashamed of it.

• He believes it is special.

• He does not understand it.

• He wants to share it with others.

How does the narrator's attitude toward Mrs. Lahri change over the course of the passage?

• He is confused by her at first, but later grows to admire her.

• He dislikes her strictness and remains skeptical of her kindness.

• He respects her from the beginning because of her musical talent.

• He fears she will judge him and decides to avoid her completely.

Which of the following best expresses the central idea of the passage?

• Music has the power to help us connect with ourselves and others.

• School can be a place of unexpected surprises and rewards.

• Everyone has a hidden talent that will eventually be revealed.

• Adults don’t always understand what students are going through.

Why does the author include the imagery of the narrator “slouching and scuffing his sneakers” as he walks into the classroom?

• To highlight how early it is in the morning.

• To show his nervousness and reluctance.

• To describe the school’s strict dress code.

• To indicate he is confident about being there.

What is the effect of describing the music as a “secret in my back pocket”?

• It shows the narrator is trying to hide a mistake.

• It suggests the narrator feels protective of the experience.

• It reveals the narrator’s plan to surprise his family.

• It hints that the narrator is embarrassed by his skills.