Part A: What is the central idea of the article?

C. Many people can't decide if girls should be allowed to play football.

Part A: How is the narrator affected when parts of the car turn white?

D. He is worried that all of his hard work will actually anger his mother.

Part B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

C. "Finally, she said, 'you boys worked so hard...'" (Paragraph 13)

Part B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

C. "Now, not only would we not go to the movies..." (Paragraph 12)

How does paragraph 7 help develop the plot of the story?

It reveals his determination to convince his mom to take them to the movies

How does paragraph 5 contribute to the central idea of the text?

C. It shows that people are almost equally divided...

Part B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

"More than 2,000 votes were cast in a poll..." (Paragraph 5)

Theme is the message or lesson of the story.

What do paragraphs 7-8 reveal about the author's purpose in the article?

The author is encouraging the reader to think over this issue.

Part A: How do the narrator's actions develop the story's theme?

A. He does chores because he wants to go to the movies...

What is central idea?

Central idea is what the entire article is about, start to finish.

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Part A: What is the central idea of the article?
A. Tackle football is too dangerous for either boys or girls to play.
C. Many people can't decide if girls should be allowed to play football.
B. Girls are better suited to be kickers than boys when playing football.
D. High school football is intense, and boys are better suited to play it.
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Part A: How is the narrator affected when parts of the car turn white?
A. He is embarrassed that the family will now be seen in an ugly car.
D. He is worried that all of his hard work will actually anger his mother.
C. he feels guilty for getting his siblings involved in his own plans.
B. He feels proud of how hard he and his brother worked on the car.
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Part B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
"Twenty minutes into the movie, I fell asleep..." (Paragraph 14)
C. "Finally, she said, 'you boys worked so hard...'" (Paragraph 13)
B. "We polished and buffed, sweat weeping on our brows..." (Paragraph 11)
A. "She looked around the yard and said, 'Pretty good...'" (Paragraph 8)
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Part B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
D. "I promised myself I would remember that scene..." (Paragraph 13)
A. "But the beauty was evident..." (Paragraph 8)
C. "Now, not only would we not go to the movies..." (Paragraph 12)
B. "I blamed Rick and he blamed me..." (Paragraph 12)
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How does paragraph 7 help develop the plot of the story?
It shows how strict his mom is to him and his siblings.
It shows how much of a hard worker he is.
It reveals that the narrator is lazy.
It reveals his determination to convince his mom to take them to the movies
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How does paragraph 5 contribute to the central idea of the text?
B. It reveals that very few people are against restricting...
D. It reveals that students have little say...
C. It shows that people are almost equally divided...
A. It shows that the majority of people would rather prevent girls...
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Part B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?
C. "Cousin, Harrell, and Rutherford continue the legacy..." (Paragraph 4)
A. "At least three schools in Alabama..." (Paragraph 1)
B. "Morgan Academy's Lauren Rutherford made..." (Paragraph 2)
"More than 2,000 votes were cast in a poll..." (Paragraph 5)
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What is theme?
Theme is what the story is all about.
Theme is the message or lesson of the story.
Theme is where the story takes place.
Theme is when the author tells you about the character.
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What do paragraphs 7-8 reveal about the author's purpose in the article?
The author is encouraging the reader to think over this issue.
The author wanted to start an argument.
The author wanted the reader to know that he does not have an opinion.
The author doesn't want us to think about it too much.
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Part A: How do the narrator's actions develop the story's theme?
D. He goes against his mother's rules...
B. He misses out on his reward by falling asleep...
C. He works hard and realizes that it's better to earn rewards...
A. He does chores because he wants to go to the movies...
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What is central idea?
Central idea is your opinion on the argument.
Central idea is when you put a section in your own words.
Central idea is the message of the story.
Central idea is what the entire article is about, start to finish.

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