1. In paragraph 1 of the passage from Flowers in the Sky, what does the comparison to a pot boiling over with excitement suggest about the school? A. The school is hot.
B. The school is lively.
C. The school is messy.
D. The school is frightening.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B .
2. Part A.
How does the setting of the passage from Flowers in the Sky influence Nina’s decision described in paragraph 5?
A. by encouraging her to make new friends
B. by forcing her to see herself as others do
C. by challenging her to behave like other people do
D. by showing her that reality matches her expectations
3. Part B
Which evidence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
A. “American high school was just like the television shows. . . .” (paragraph 1)
B. “As the new girl I couldn’t hide for long. . . .” (paragraph 2)
C. “I told her over and over that I was not interested. . . .” (paragraph 15)
D. “I was shy and read at lunch. . . .” (paragraph 16)
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
4. Part A
What does the conversation in paragraphs 17–20 of the passage from Flowers in the Sky most reveal about Nina?
A. Nina misses the snacks she used to eat in her home country.
B. Nina envies the way her new friend behaves in social situations.
C. Nina prefers to know people better before becoming their friend.
D. Nina wishes her classmate would leave her alone so she can read.
5. Part B
Which evidence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
A. “. . . a boy I’d never noticed before sat right next to me and offered me a chocolate Pop-Tart from his shirt pocket.” (paragraph 17)
B. “I stared at the shiny foil wrapper in silence.” (paragraph 17)
C. “The boy acted as if we’d known each other forever.” (paragraph 18)
D. “. . . I wished I was more like Bunny, laughing and joking about everything,
instead of being so serious all the time.” (paragraph 20)
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
6. Part A
How do paragraphs 1 and 2 most develop a central idea of the passage from Flowers in the Sky?
A. They show how important making friends is to Nina.
B. They show how interested other students are in Nina.
C. They reveal that Nina is uncomfortable at her new school.
D. They reveal that Nina is eager to show others her learning.
7. Part B
Which evidence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “After the emptiness of Darrio’s apartment . . .” (paragraph 1)
B. “I tried to hide in the back of my classes. . . .” (paragraph 2)
C. “. . . gave me tests and quizzes to see what I knew . . .” (paragraph 2)
D. “. . . at least ten kids had asked me if I had just arrived. . . .” (paragraph 2)