Question 6 of 10 • ELPGEQ3 M/J Language Arts 1 - 1001010 HCPS v24
Read the excerpt from The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen.The Seder wasn’t even in the right order, not like they taught in Sunday school. When Hannah tried to protest, she was shushed down by Uncle Sam."It's Will’s way. Don’t make trouble,” he said.Read the excerpt from Alan Gratz’s Refugee.The Cuban doctor was getting closer. Josef had to do something. But what? His father was inconsolable. The things he said he saw—Josef couldn’t even imagine. His father had only survived by staying quiet. By not drawing attention to himself. But now he was going to get them sent away.Suddenly, Josef saw what he had to do. He slapped his father across the face. Hard.Papa staggered in surprise, and Josef felt just as shocked as his father looked. Josef couldn’t believe what he’d just done. Six months ago, he would never have even dreamed of striking any adult, let alone his father.
Answer
A
Hannah is irritated with Grandpa Will, while Josef is kind to Papa.
B
Hannah grows closer to Grandpa Will, while Josef abandons Papa.
C
Hannah feels annoyed with Grandpa Will, while Josef takes drastic action with Papa.
D
Hannah is sympathetic to Grandpa Will, while Josef has no understanding toward Papa.