2021 STAAR English 2 - Fiction: Beartown

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E2.4F

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2021 STAAR English 2 - Fiction: Beartown

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E2.4F

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E2.2B

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E2.6C

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E2.6C

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E2.4F

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E2.4F

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What do the repeated italicized words “bang-bang-bang-bang-bang” in both paragraphs 1 and 5 emphasize?

Kevin’s constant desire to improve

Kevin’s irritation regarding his perceived weakness

Kevin’s need to draw the attention of his neighbors

Kevin’s growing frustration with his teammates

In paragraph 2, what does exhume mean?

Dig up

Blend in

Establish

Conceal

Which quotation best suggests that Kevin probably feels increasing pressure from external expectations?

When he was four he was better than the five-year-olds, and when he was five he was better than the seven-year-olds. (paragraph 1)

Year after year they have heard the boy’s body grow—the banging becoming harder and harder, faster and faster. (paragraph 3)

“Kevin? He’s the real deal,” Peter Andersson, general manager of the club, always says, and he ought to know. . . . (paragraph 4)

Kevin knows what it takes; everyone’s been telling him ever since he first stood on a pair of skates. (paragraph 5)

How are paragraphs 8 through 10 important to the development of the plot?

They show Kevin overcoming an emotional experience of his youth.

They reveal that Kevin wants something different than what the town wants.

They introduce the idea of Kevin leaving the community to play elsewhere.

They explain how Kevin’s abilities may help the entire community.

Why does the author include the extended flashback in paragraph 1?

To clarify the setting of the story

To give an early example of Kevin’s determination

To introduce characters who are important to the selection

To highlight the conflict that occurs within the town

What does the narrator suggest about Kevin in paragraph 3?

Kevin would have an advantage as a hockey player even if he didn’t practice so much.

Many teammates resent Kevin’s superior skills.

Kevin has an unhealthy obsession with hockey.

The townspeople’s expectations of Kevin are unrealistic.

Read this quotation from paragraph 7.

Based on the quotation, the reader can infer that Kevin feels —

appreciated

trapped

loyal

embarrassed

What do the repeated italicized words “bang-bang-bang-bang-bang” in both paragraphs 1 and 5 emphasize?

Kevin’s constant desire to improve

Kevin’s irritation regarding his perceived weakness

Kevin’s need to draw the attention of his neighbors

Kevin’s growing frustration with his teammates

In paragraph 2, what does exhume mean?

Dig up

Blend in

Establish

Conceal

Which quotation best suggests that Kevin probably feels increasing pressure from external expectations?

When he was four he was better than the five-year-olds, and when he was five he was better than the seven-year-olds. (paragraph 1)

Year after year they have heard the boy’s body grow—the banging becoming harder and harder, faster and faster. (paragraph 3)

“Kevin? He’s the real deal,” Peter Andersson, general manager of the club, always says, and he ought to know. . . . (paragraph 4)

Kevin knows what it takes; everyone’s been telling him ever since he first stood on a pair of skates. (paragraph 5)

How are paragraphs 8 through 10 important to the development of the plot?

They show Kevin overcoming an emotional experience of his youth.

They reveal that Kevin wants something different than what the town wants.

They introduce the idea of Kevin leaving the community to play elsewhere.

They explain how Kevin’s abilities may help the entire community.

Why does the author include the extended flashback in paragraph 1?

To clarify the setting of the story

To give an early example of Kevin’s determination

To introduce characters who are important to the selection

To highlight the conflict that occurs within the town

What does the narrator suggest about Kevin in paragraph 3?

Kevin would have an advantage as a hockey player even if he didn’t practice so much.

Many teammates resent Kevin’s superior skills.

Kevin has an unhealthy obsession with hockey.

The townspeople’s expectations of Kevin are unrealistic.

Read this quotation from paragraph 7.

Based on the quotation, the reader can infer that Kevin feels —

appreciated

trapped

loyal

embarrassed

2021 STAAR English 2 - Fiction: Beartown

2021 STAAR English 2 - Fiction: Beartown

What do the repeated italicized words “bang-bang-bang-bang-bang” in both paragraphs 1 and 5 emphasize?

In paragraph 2, what does exhume mean?

Which quotation best suggests that Kevin probably feels increasing pressure from external expectations?

How are paragraphs 8 through 10 important to the development of the plot?

Why does the author include the extended flashback in paragraph 1?

What does the narrator suggest about Kevin in paragraph 3?

Read this quotation from paragraph 7.Based on the quotation, the reader can infer that Kevin feels —

Read this quotation from paragraph 7.

Based on the quotation, the reader can infer that Kevin feels —