Question 1

How does Nina’s attitude toward Ms. Charlemagne change?

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Nina becomes more suspicious after hearing Ms. Charlemagne’s assignment.

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Nina becomes less surprised after hearing Ms. Charlemagne’s viewpoints.

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Nina becomes more fascinated after learning Ms. Charlemagne’s name.

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Nina becomes less interested after noticing Ms. Charlemagne’s bracelets.

Question 2

How do lines 34 through 39 contribute to the development of the story?

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by introducing Nina to a new way to think about art.

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by showing that Ms. Charlemagne does not understand how artists work.

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by suggesting that Ms. Charlemagne is not qualified to teach art.

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by describing the way Nina usually completes art assignments.

Question 3

Why does the author use the word “chirped” in line 43 of the story?

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to demonstrate that Ms. Charlemagne has a cheerful outlook.

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to imply that Ms. Charlemagne is new at teaching art.

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to show that Ms. Charlemagne easily relates to the art students.

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to reveal that Ms. Charlemagne has creative ideas.

Question 4

Read this sentence from line 54.

I could change that number, at least here if not in real life.

How does this sentence best contribute to the development of the story?

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by signaling a change in Nina’s thinking.

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by revealing Nina’s strong feelings.

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by suggesting a new plot development.

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by emphasizing the importance of the setting.

Question 5

Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?

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“I was the lord of my own picture, wasn’t I?” (line 56).

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“I had never seen anything like them.” (line 18).

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“Still, I knew she liked the picture and felt proud to see it up on the wall.” (lines 8 and 9).

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“Imagine being descended from a medieval French king!” (lines 30 and 31).

Question 6

Based on details in the story, what can readers conclude about Ms. Charlemagne?

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She has a unique personality.

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She is a popular substitute teacher.

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She is a respected artist.

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She has a famous relative.

Question 7

How do the details in the story help develop a theme?

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Nina’s drawing helps develop the theme that expressing yourself can help you work through your struggles.

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Nina’s description of Ms. Charlemagne helps develop the theme that judging others by their appearance is not a good idea.

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Nina’s interaction with Isobel helps develop the theme that experiencing a new situation is easier with a friend.

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Nina’s thoughts about her mother help develop the theme that being honest will make you feel better.

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