Cassie’s thoughts in paragraph 14 show that she —

Which sentence from the story provides the best evidence that Cassie feels insecure?

The reader can conclude that when Ella arrives at Lola’s house, Ella is —

What effect does Ella’s uncharacteristic behavior have on the resolution of the excerpt?

Which sentence best explains why Lola is surprised by Ella’s actions?

Which of these best expresses Ella’s admiration for Lola?

What does Byrd’s explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?

For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents —

The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels —

Based on Noah’s conversation with his mother in paragraphs 3 through 7, the reader can conclude that —

Noah’s response to his mother’s demand adds to the conflict by —

Paragraphs 11 through 15 support the primary theme of the excerpt by emphasizing the narrator’s —