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A Dose of Support
By Kary Laws
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Question 1
1.
Read this sentence from paragraph 15.
She felt a weight lift from her shoulders, now buoyed by a dose of support from her friend.
What does the author's use of figurative language in this sentence help the reader understand?
F the burden Brittany feels about winning the competition
G The sense of relief Brittany feels from Alix's presence
H The mutual respect Brittany and Alix have for each other
The challenges in gymnastics that Brittany has had to overcome
Question 2
2.
In paragraph 10, what does the word
solemn
mean?
A serious
B confused
C shocked
D annoyed
Question 3
3.
Which sentence supports the idea that Brittany is concerned about her friendship with Alix?
F
With that, Alix turned and headed toward the exit
. (paragraph 4)
G
Brittany stared at the empty stands, imagining how she must have made Alix feel.
(paragraph 9)
H
Alix placed her hands on Brittany's shoulders and gave her a little shake.
(paragraph 14)
J
She saw Alix, giving two thumbs up, and Brittany envisioned the judges giving her the same gesture after her routine.
(paragraph 15)
Question 4
4.
Which sentence suggests that Brittany's performance suffers because of Alix's absence?
A
"I'm sorry, Brittany, I know you're great at gymnastics, but I was just trying to offer some advice."
(paragraph 4)
B
Five days had passed since Brittany had confronted Alix -- and just two days were left until the competition.
(paragraph 6)
C
"You seem off your game, Brit -- and you need to get it together by Saturday morning."
(paragraph 8)
D
Brittany approached the edge of the mat with her head held high.
(paragraph 15)
Question 5
5.
How does the change of setting in paragraph 10 of the story contribute to the plot?
F By causing Brittany to believe that Alix will not come to support her
G By increasing the pressure Brittany feels about her performance
H By revealing that Brittany has practiced as much as she can for the competition
J By highlighting the reason Brittany needed time apart from Alix
Question 6
6.
Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
"You've got this, Brit; and no matter what happens, I'll be cheering you on."
How does this sentence support a primary theme of the story?
A By explaining that it is important to be honest with others
B By revealing that achieving a goal often requires eliminating distractions
C By suggesting that participating in athletic competitions can be stressful
D By showing that good relationships can withstand minor disagreements
Question 7
7.
In paragraph 15, the author's choice of language creates a mood of --
F fondness
G admiration
H hopefulness
J amusement
