Obannon High 10th Grade (1) - Jannie Quinn | Biblioteka

As the last bell rang, Yarbren lingered in the empty classroom, her fingers tracing the edge of her notebook. The math problem on the board was long erased, but in her mind, the equation of the day still hung heavy. Outside, the halls echoed with footsteps and laughter. Inside, silence wrapped around her like a second skin. She had answered every question correctly—except the one she couldn't solve: why her best friend hadn’t spoken to her all week. The ache was sharp, not like failure, but like being forgotten.

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What can be inferred about Yarbren’s emotional state at the end of the school day?

She is lonely and confused about her friend’s behavior.

She is frustrated because she doesn’t understand her homework.

She is nervous about taking a test.

She is angry at her teacher for erasing the board.

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What is a central idea in this passage?

C) Emotional distance between friends can feel painful and confusing.

B) Teachers should be more aware of students’ emotions.

A) Academic achievement is more important than friendship.

D) Silence is a sign of guilt.

RL.10.2

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How does the author develop Yarbren’s character in this excerpt?

C) Through her internal thoughts and actions

D) Through descriptions of other students

A) Through a flashback of her last conversation with her friend

B) Through dialogue with her teacher

RL.10.3

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What is the meaning of the phrase “silence wrapped around her like a second skin”?

D) She was trying to take a nap.

B) She was in a quiet classroom.

A) She was cold and needed a jacket.

C) She felt surrounded and consumed by loneliness.

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