Which sentence from the text best shows Naruto’s internal reaction to Jiraiya’s death?

• “Naruto kicked a small stone across the dirt, the sharp sound echoing his frustration.”

• “Around him, villagers moved about their day, unaware of the storm inside him.”

• “His chest felt heavy, and every breath reminded him of Jiraiya’s absence.”

• “On the outside he tried to appear calm, but his eyes were red and swollen.”

Based on paragraph 5, what can the reader predict about Naruto’s struggle moving forward?

• He will give up training and refuse to fight.

• He will doubt his strength and increase his training.

• He will forget about Jiraiya and focus only on himself.

• He will leave the village to live in isolation.

Which event from the text best contributes to Naruto’s external reaction to his grief?

• Remembering Jiraiya’s laugh and stories.

• Sitting alone on the steps outside the village.

• Clenching his fists to fight back tears.

• Kicking a stone sharply across the dirt

Which sentence best summarizes the central conflict Naruto faces in this passage?

• Naruto tries to act calm but struggles with painful emotions after Jiraiya’s death.

• Naruto enjoys being around villagers but feels nervous about their judgment.

• Naruto looks forward to training but is distracted by his master’s lessons.

• Naruto wants to laugh again but cannot remember Jiraiya clearly.

Read the following summary of the text:
-Naruto mourns Jiraiya’s death while struggling to control his emotions. Although he feels guilt and despair, he also begins to find a small sense of determination.- Which detail would BEST complete this summary?

• Naruto kicks a small stone across the dirt.

• Naruto hides his tears by sitting alone outside the village.

• Naruto listens to the villagers as they go about their day.

• Naruto remembers Jiraiya’s laugh and the way he believed in him.

What is Naruto's main conflict in the text? (USE THE ACE STRATEGY TO ASNWER THIS QUESTION)