Analyze Development of Points of View Practice Test
•10 QuestionsRead the passage and answer the question.
The announcement crackled over the intercom: “All students interested in the science fair, meet in Room 214 after school.”
Linh’s pencil stopped moving. Science fair meant judges, lights, and the chance to prove she wasn’t just “quiet.” She pictured a clean trifold board and her name printed in bold. If I win, she thought, people will finally notice.
Across the room, Mateo groaned loud enough for the nearest desks to hear. “Great,” he whispered. “Another thing to fail at.” He tapped his eraser until it left crumbs. Last year he’d spilled his project in the hallway, and the laughter had stuck to him like gum.
After the bell, Linh hurried to the door. “You should come,” she told Mateo. “We could be partners. Two brains.”
Mateo shook his head, already backing away. “Partners means double the embarrassment,” he said, forcing a grin that didn’t reach his eyes.
What effect do Linh’s and Mateo’s contrasting viewpoints have on the reader’s understanding of the science fair invitation?
Read the passage and answer the question.
The announcement crackled over the intercom: “All students interested in the science fair, meet in Room 214 after school.”
Linh’s pencil stopped moving. Science fair meant judges, lights, and the chance to prove she wasn’t just “quiet.” She pictured a clean trifold board and her name printed in bold. If I win, she thought, people will finally notice.
Across the room, Mateo groaned loud enough for the nearest desks to hear. “Great,” he whispered. “Another thing to fail at.” He tapped his eraser until it left crumbs. Last year he’d spilled his project in the hallway, and the laughter had stuck to him like gum.
After the bell, Linh hurried to the door. “You should come,” she told Mateo. “We could be partners. Two brains.”
Mateo shook his head, already backing away. “Partners means double the embarrassment,” he said, forcing a grin that didn’t reach his eyes.
What effect do Linh’s and Mateo’s contrasting viewpoints have on the reader’s understanding of the science fair invitation?