Details/Examples to Explain, Infer (Literature) Practice Test

Read the passage. "The afternoon sun slid behind the trees as the field grew quiet. Leo picked up orange cones and stacked them in a neat tower. 'Coach, I can stay and help,' he said, even though his friends were already walking home. Coach Daniels handed him a bag of soccer balls. Leo’s arms ached, but he kept counting, 'One, two, three,' so none rolled away. When the last ball was packed, Coach Daniels nodded and said, 'I can count on you.'" Based on details in the passage, what can you infer about Leo?

Read the passage. "On Saturday, Dad promised to teach Mei how to ride her bike without training wheels. Mei pushed the bike to the sidewalk and stared at the wobbly tires. 'I can’t do it,' she muttered, squeezing the handlebars. Dad jogged beside her and said, 'Look ahead, not down.' Mei tried again, and the wind brushed her cheeks. When she tipped, Dad’s hand steadied the seat, but he didn’t hold on for long. Mei pedaled three houses farther than before and laughed." What does Dad do to help Mei, according to the passage?