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What is the climax in the story?
a) the setting
b) the most important part turning point
c) the exciting part of the story
d) the end

For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents-
a) the opportunity to be a valued member of a group
b) her willingness to accept more responsibilities
c) her desire to learn form past experiences
d) the chance fo rher to use her imagination

What is the setting in a story
a) HEB
b) school
c) the time and place
d) the place

Which definition most closely matches the way the word nice is used in paragraph 11?
a) kind and friendly
b) appealing or attractive
c) pleasing or satisfying
d) showing accuracy or skill

The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand that Byrd-
a) believes that she is prepared for her journey
b) wishes she could use a different form of transportation
c) think that she will not enjoy such a long train ride.
d) is impressed by the fine features of the train's interior

Which event initiates the rising action of the excerpt?
a) The girl on the train tells Byrd that they have reached Texas.
b) The girl on the train notices the book Byrd is reading.
c) Byrd is assisted by the conductor at the start of the trip
d) Byrd fall asleep while reading fer favorite book

The author builds tension at the beginning of the excerpt by-
a) suggesting that Byrd is uncomfortable talking to the people she does not know
b) hinting that the train trip will be lengthy
c) indicating that Byrd does not have the resources to live on her own
d) implying that Byrd has run away form home

What does Byrd's explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?
a) Byrd and her mother have a different expectation about how Byrd should live her life
b) Byrd is puzzled by her mother's motivation for giving her an elaborate name
c) Byrd's mother thinks Byrd should spend more time helping support the family
d) Byrd's mother disapproves of the nickname Byrd has given herself

Which event form the excerpt suggests that Byrd will resolve her conflict?
a) Byrd remembers that she has food she can share with the girl on the train
b) Byrd discusses her book with the girl on the train
c) Byrd explains why she dislikes her full name to the girl on the train.
d) Byrd discovers that the girl on the train is also a pilot

The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels-
a) frustrated
b) insincere
c) accomplished
d) hopeful

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