Question

Aref and his mother are preparing to leave the country of Oman to go live in the

United States. Aref's grandfather, Sidi, drives a car called Monsieur.
from The Turtle of Oman
His mom had her orange scarf knotted tightly on her head. He knew that
meant she was in an active mood-this was the work-scarf she always wore
when she planned to get a lot done. It was like a warning sign at the
beach-BIG WAVES! STAND BACK!-and usually meant bad news for him.
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"Habibti, could you please sweep the kitchen and vacuum the living room
carpet after you eat?" she said.
"At your service, madam." Aref had heard this on TV. "I will eat one apricot
fast as lightning, then I will do the chores with the speed of a desperate
mongoose."
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She raised her eyebrows at him. "Was it hard for you to sleep?" she asked.
"My brain felt so full, I lay awake till three a.m. Then I got on the internet and
read the local news in Ann Arbor, Michigan. About summer camps for children
and a big local parade with bands playing and a new bookshop-but maybe it
was a bad idea-my brain started ticking faster."
"Lovely," he said. He sighed, in the old man way.
"Wouldn't you prefer feeling excited too? Our great journey looms nearer
every minute...."
He wished he could feel like a pirate. Maybe he needed to wrap a scarf
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This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then
answer Part B.
Part A
Which statement best describes a main theme
developed by the mother's actions early in the
passage?
O 1. Life can be a thrilling adventure.
2. There are many different ways to solve a
problem.
3. People should care about what others think of
them.
4. People must work hard to make the best of a
bad situation.
Part B
Which sentence from the passage best helps develop
the correct answer from Part A?
1. "Habibti, could you please sweep the kitchen
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Question #7

Answer 1

The mother's actions early in the passage suggest that people must work hard to make the best of a bad situation. The sentence that best supports this theme is when Aref's mother encourages him to focus on the positive aspects of their move to the United States.

Step-by-step explanation:

Part A

The statement that best describes a main theme developed by the mother's actions early in the passage is 4. People must work hard to make the best of a bad situation. The mother's active mood and her request for Aref to do chores despite feeling tired indicate her determination to make the best of their upcoming move to the United States.

Part B

The sentence that best helps develop the correct answer from Part A is 'My brain felt so full, I lay awake till three a.m. Then I got on the internet and read the local news in Ann Arbor, Michigan. About summer camps for children and a big local parade with bands playing and a new bookshop-but maybe it
was a bad idea-my brain started ticking faster.' This sentence shows Aref's mother encouraging him to focus on the positive aspects of their move and to be excited about the opportunities in their new home.