The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A: How do Jameel's conversations with his mother and Thomas advance the plot of the story?
A.
They cause him to adjust his schedule so he does not feel so overwhelmed.
B.
They cause him to tell Thomas to reassign all of the parts in the play.
C.
They cause him to quit the drama club and focus on his home life.
D.
They cause him to stop doing chores at home to focus on school and drama club.
Multiple Select Question
Part B: Which sentence from the text BEST illustrates the answer in Part A?
A.
With a deep sigh, he called out an apology and said he would be right back
B.
Jameel had to admit there was some truth to that.
C.
Jameel turned the word balance over and over in his mind all evening and decided to spend one more night using his planning skills.
D.
Jameel got to sit back and watch as the play transformed before his eyes—for the better!
Correct Answers:
Part A: A. They cause him to adjust his schedule so he does not feel so overwhelmed.
Part B: C. Jameel turned the word balance over and over in his mind all evening and decided to spend one more night using his planning skills.