Which line is the "trigger" for the flashback?

While he was anchored to the bench, his mind could travel anywhere.

What sentence BEST shows how skilled Mason is as a musician?

Ever since he was a kid , his fingerscould find the notes automatically

What is the importance of the flashback? (pick 2)

It tells us about his skills as a musician, It tells us about how Mason got his now job.

Which statement best explains how the setting affects the mood of the passage?

D. description of the rundown café contributes to a reflective mood

What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

to tell a story about a man who performs music to earn money

Which 2 quotes best shows that Mason is satisfied with his job?

The pay was lousy, but the tips were good and the coffee was free., It wasn’t like playing the violin, but at least it was music

Which sentence best describes the main effect of the point of view in the passage?

Mason’s feelings about his life are revealed to the reader.

Which statement about Mason’s past is supported by information in the passage?

D. He moved to a new city to start a new life

What line best supports why Mason began playing the piano in the flashback?

"He hadn’t touched his violin in months, and he was starved for music"

What attracted Mason to enter the cafe when he first moved to Santa Fe?

the sketch of the piano on the neon sign

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1
Based on the prefix “semi-,” what does the word “semiclassical” mean?
B. no longer classical
A. beyond classical
C. somewhat classical
D. different from classical
2
Which line is the "trigger" for the flashback?
While he was anchored to the bench, his mind could travel anywhere.
After one more coffee he went up to the piano and cranked out a dozen tunes
Tommy had hired him on the spot.
He traveled now to the day he’d drifted into Santa Fe.
3
What sentence BEST shows how skilled Mason is as a musician?
e launched into it, giving it plenty of drama, and she looked thrilled.
Ever since he was a kid , his fingerscould find the notes automatically
the few patrons gave him a round of applause and hooted their approval.
Mason had found stacks of old sheet music, but he never used them
4
What is the importance of the flashback? (pick 2)
It tells us about Mason's personality
It tells us about his skills as a musician
It tells us about how unhappy Mason is at work.
It tells us about how Mason got his now job.
5
What instrument does Mason prefer to play?
Violin
Bass
Piano
Drums
6
Which statement best explains how the setting affects the mood of the passage?
C. Restaurant Description when it is crowded contributes to a festive mood.
D. description of the rundown café contributes to a reflective mood
B. The description of the city contributes to an adventurous mood.
A. The description of the customers contributes to an optimistic mood.
7
In the flashback, what was the MAIN result of Mason playing the piano?
Tommy hired him
They asked him to play Malaguena
The audience applauded him
He received tips
8
What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
to tell a story about a man who performs music to earn money
to describe a man’s opinions about how to perform works by other composers
to tell a story about a man who learns to develop his talent
to describe a man’s appreciation for performing with different instruments
9
Which 2 quotes best shows that Mason is satisfied with his job?
And a good place to get lost.
He settled into a semiclassical piece.
The pay was lousy, but the tips were good and the coffee was free.
It wasn’t like playing the violin, but at least it was music
10
Which sentence best describes the main effect of the point of view in the passage?
The reader understands how Mason is viewed by the other characters
The reader relates to the customers’ feelings about the song selections.
Mason’s feelings about his life are revealed to the reader.
Mason’s future as a musician is made clear to the reader
11
Which statement about Mason’s past is supported by information in the passage?
C. He stopped playing the violin because it bored him.
A. He had often written his own music
D. He moved to a new city to start a new life
B. He used to spend time with famous people
12
What line best supports why Mason began playing the piano in the flashback?
"He hadn’t touched his violin in months, and he was starved for music"
"He’d sold his car to pay the deposit on a cheap apartment"
"He’d watched it with a melancholy feeling while he drank his coffee"
After one more coffee he went up to the piano and cranked out a dozen tunes
13
What attracted Mason to enter the cafe when he first moved to Santa Fe?
He’d sold his car to pay the deposit on a cheap apartment
the sketch of the piano on the neon sign
its black lacquered surface mirror-bright
the sign was cracked and the é had fallen off café

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