Beach Trip Experiences and Reactions

The transcript describes Jesse's attempt to enjoy a beach trip, which turns out to be more challenging than expected. The journey is long and uncomfortable due to traffic, and the beach is crowded. Jesse's friend Meghan prefers staying on the sand, while Jesse reminisces about more active beach days with Evan. The return trip is hot and itchy, with Jesse feeling unwell and anxious about facing Evan.

What is a waiting period?

• A break between classes

• A time to wait for food to cook

• A specified delay required by law between taking an action and seeing the results

• A time to wait for a bus

Why did Jesse feel the car lurching forward and stopping repeatedly?

• Because of traffic

• Because they were lost

• Because the car was malfunctioning

• Because they were playing a game

What games did Jesse and Meghan play during the car ride?

• License-plate tag, magnetic bingo, and twenty questions

• Hide and seek

• Video games

• Chess and checkers

Why did Jesse and her family have to park half a mile away from the beach?

• They lost their parking pass

• They wanted to walk

• They were late

• The parking lot was full

What was Meghan's reaction to the water at the beach?

• She loved it and swam immediately

• She thought it was too cold and only wanted to go in up to her ankles

• She ignored it and played in the sand

• She went surfing

What activities did Jesse and Evan enjoy at the beach?

• Building sand castles and reading magazines

• Collecting shells and placing antennas

• Sunbathing and eating snacks

• Boogie boarding, body surfing, and throwing a ball

How did Jesse feel about Meghan's beach activities?

• She found them boring and preferred going in the water

• She enjoyed them equally

• She was indifferent

• She thought they were fun

What discomforts did Jesse experience on the ride home?

• She had sand in uncomfortable places and was sunburned

• She was cold and hungry

• She was sleepy and thirsty

• She was happy and relaxed

What did Meghan try to get Jesse to do on the ride home?

• Read a book

• Sing songs

• Take a quiz in a teen magazine

• Play a video game

How did Jesse feel as they got closer to home?

• Excited

• Sicker and more anxious

• Indifferent

• Happy