Why does the author mention Noah in paragraph 1?

to reveal the intensity of Jason's feelings

. Imagine this story were told from Mr. Ruiz's point of view. Which would be the best first sentence for this new story?

Mr. Ruiz looked at the clock and saw that Jason was late,

"Jason felt as though a great weight sat on his shoulders." Why does the author most likely begin the passage with this?

to illustrate Jason's severe anxiety about the essay test

.Which statement best describes Jason's point of view toward Mr. Ruiz at the end of the passage?

He is grateful for Mr. Ruiz's advice and patience.

Which inference about Mr. Ruiz's point of view is best supported by the passage?

He values teaching his students how to succeed.

How does the author organize the passage?

by describing Jason's problem and how he works it out

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1
Why does the author mention Noah in paragraph 1?
to help the reader understand why Jason is so worried
to help the reader understand how brave Jason thinks he is
to reveal the difficulty of Jason's task
to reveal the intensity of Jason's feelings
2
. Imagine this story were told from Mr. Ruiz's point of view. Which would be the best first sentence for this new story?
Mr. Ruiz sat at his desk grading essays while he waited for Jason,
Mr. Ruiz let out a huge yawn and stared at the clock, hoping that Jason,
Mr. Ruiz shifted restlessly in his seat as he waited for his tardy student
Mr. Ruiz looked at the clock and saw that Jason was late,
3
"Jason felt as though a great weight sat on his shoulders." Why does the author most likely begin the passage with this?
to illustrate Jason's severe anxiety about the essay test
to emphasize Jason's feelings about failing his essay test
to describe the heavy weight of Jason's backpack
to suggest that Jason's classes are too difficult
4
.Which statement best describes Jason's point of view toward Mr. Ruiz at the end of the passage?
He is worried that Mr. Ruiz will dislike his essay test.
He is grateful for Mr. Ruiz's advice and patience.
He is irritated that Mr. Ruiz makes him practice at home.
. He is awed that following Mr. Ruiz's advice worked.
5
Which inference about Mr. Ruiz's point of view is best supported by the passage?
He believes tests should be designed to challenge students.
He does not want unrealistic expectations for his students.
He values teaching his students how to succeed.
He values teaching students the importance of humor.
6
How does the author organize the passage?
by recounting the events that lead to Jason retaking the test
by showing how Mr. Ruiz conspires to make Jason fail the test
by describing Jason's problem and how he works it out
by comparing Jason's fears to those of Mr. Ruiz

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